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A decorated procession float, an ornate ratha or palanquin, carries two painted deity murti seated under a white canopy. The murti wear red and gold garments, silver ornaments, crowns and jewelled necklaces, and one holds a hand raised in blessing. The canopy is framed by a large circular arch of woven flowers in purple, pink, yellow, green and red with silver tinsel. White jasmine garlands and orange marigolds drape the figures. A brass pot with mango leaves and a woven basket stand in the foreground, with coconuts wrapped in straw. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a crimson and gold throne-like seat under a white canopy, framed by large circular garlands of pink, white, green, yellow and purple flowers. The pair wears heavy silver and gold jewellery and white jasmine garlands with orange and red blossoms. The male figure wears an orange turban and holds one hand raised in a blessing gesture; the female figure wears a pink and gold sari and a gold crown. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03A decorated shrine with a pair of seated deity murti, one male in an orange-red turban and ornate silver-gold jewellery and one female in a red and gold sari with red and white adornments, under an orange canopy. The murti sit above a white-tiled rectangular pit with a small brass kalasha or peetha base. A large arch of garlands in pink, purple, green, yellow and white frames them, with white jasmine strands and red flowers. Behind is a red and blue banner with a partial red numeral and cursive lettering. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03A festival photograph of a pair of decorated deity murti seated side by side under a canopy in a procession vehicle. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a white jewelled necklace, a white belt and a blue cloth, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a crown, a red and white jewelled necklace and a pink and gold saree, holding a flower. Both are garlanded with white jasmine and orange flowers. The canopy is framed by a large circular arch of pink, white, yellow, green and purple flower strings with silver tinsel. No physical people are clearly visible apart from a partial figure at the right edge. The statues are not a person.2007-09-03September 03 20072007-09-03September 03 20072007-09-03November 23 20102010-11-23A photograph of a decorated murti pair seated on a throne-like dais under a floral arch of garlands in pink, purple, green, yellow and white. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a large white and gold necklace, and a blue dhoti with orange border; the female figure wears a crown, a red-and-gold necklace, and a pink silk sari with gold border. Both raise a hand in blessing. A white-and-gold yantra-style meru or shivalinga base sits in front on a white cloth, with white and orange flower garlands draped around the figures. These are statues, not living people. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03Two painted metal murti figures are seated side by side on a red wooden ratha-style cart or palanquin base with yellow wheels and turned yellow legs, set on a striped green and pink cloth. The taller figure wears a red and orange turban, a red garment with white draping, and layered necklaces; the seated figure beside it wears a green and red sari-style dress with a dark crown-like headpiece and gold jewellery. Both are garlanded with yellow, red and orange flower strands. Behind them stands a large arched backdrop of striped red, green, pink, yellow and purple fabric with silver tinsel edging and leaf-like ornaments, with a maroon curtain behind the figures. The scene appears to be a decorated procession or festival setup in a plain whitewashed hall.2007-12-22December 27 20072007-12-27A festival procession image of a pair of deity murtis seated together on a red and gold palanquin canopy decorated with white jasmine garlands and pink and red flowers. The male figure wears an orange turban, a blue and orange silk dhoti, a white silver-toned necklace and a jewelled belt, and holds one hand raised. The female figure wears a pink and gold silk sari, a jewelled crown and layered necklaces. Behind them a large arch of colourful stacked flower garlands in pink, purple, green, yellow and white frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03December 30 20072007-12-30December 26 20082008-12-26