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A photograph of a golden-framed shrine holding two seated bronze-toned deity murtis on a purple-draped platform against a gold backdrop and red curtains. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jewelled crown and a red-and-gold dhoti; the figure on the right holds a long staff and wears a tall ornate crown. Both wear red and pink flower garlands and gold necklaces. Offerings of marigolds and a small plate sit at the base, with a trident and a ceremonial staff at the right side. A small rectangular red flag appears at the left.

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February 08 20132013-02-08October 13 20112011-10-13Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side in front of a golden silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a silver trident-like staff and a small drum-shaped item, wears a red-brown turban with a jeweled ornament, and is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces and red-and-white floral garlands. The figure on the right wears a silver jeweled crown, multi-strand necklaces, a red-orange garment, and a red-and-white garland, holding a silver staff and a green parrot perched near its raised hand. Vermilion dots mark both foreheads. Offerings of flowers lie at the base. This appears to be a decorated deity shrine display.2013-02-16December 14 20102010-12-14March 22 20132013-03-22A photograph of a pair of silver-metal deity murti seated side by side on a raised platform within a gilded arched frame against a red backdrop with blue draped fabric. The figure on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha-style garland of pink and white flowers, ornate silver necklaces, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a tall ornamented crown, white and pink garlands, and holds a staff. Both are draped in red-orange garments with gold borders over a purple satin skirt-like cloth. An oil lamp and offering items sit at the lower left, and a small green bird figure appears near the center. No physical people are visible.2013-02-10Close view of two metallic deity murti figures seated in a shrine niche with gold repoussé and yellow-gold draped backdrop. The foreground figure, a female deity, wears a jewelled crown, a red blouse, a copper-gold brocade sari, layered pearl and stone necklaces, and holds a jewelled trident. Beside her, a second figure wears an orange turban and a red-and-gold garland of flowers, with a jewelled trident-like staff. No living people are visible.2011-11-27February 08 20132013-02-08Golden metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a shimmering gold brocade backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left has a red and orange turban with a jeweled crown, a red mark on the forehead, large jeweled earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces, and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress with white flower garlands, a yellow-orange garment, and layered gold necklaces. Both are draped with red rose garlands and yellow flower strands, and a peacock-feather ornament sits atop the left headdress. Brass lamps with small flames stand in the foreground. Deity murti, no living people visible.2011-10-13December 28 20112011-12-28Two golden deity murtis sit side by side on a raised platform before a deep red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crescent ornament, a jewelled gold crown, a layered gemstone necklace with a green stone, and holds a trident-like staff in his raised left hand. The female figure wears a purple and orange sari, a tall jewelled crown and a nose ring, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow, purple and pink flower garlands. Before them is a gold plate with a row of small golden figurines and green stones, and a red offering. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15Two metal murti figures seated side by side on a throne draped with gold brocade fabric. The left figure, in copper tone, wears an orange-red turban, red garments, white flower garlands and a rudraksha mala, holding a trident and making an abhaya mudra with one hand. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, a purple garment, layered gold necklaces, white and red flower garlands, and holds a trident and a lotus-like object. Behind them are tall gold trident staffs and carved stone pillars. This is a photograph of statues, not living people.2013-02-20