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Two gilded processional murti figures stand side by side before a red curtain framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban with a jewelled crest, a white pearl strand, and layered gold necklaces; a green leaf and a yellow-gold ceremonial object are held in its hand. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with a fan-like halo, a gold-and-red robe, multiple garlands of red flowers and green leaves, and heavy gold and gemstone jewellery. Both have large painted eyes and gilded faces, and the figure on the right has a gold nose ring and gold earrings. These are idols, not physical people, and no identity is claimed for them.

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May 12 20122012-05-12October 13 20112011-10-13Close view of two large gilded deity murtis seated before a golden embroidered curtain with an ornate gold arch above. The figure on the left has a saffron-orange turban, a trident-like staff in the hand, and a heavy jewelled necklace with rudraksha-style beads. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, a red rose garland draped over the shoulder, and a heavy gem-set necklace. Both are gold-painted with red lips and kumkum-style markings on the forehead. Statues only, no physical people visible.2013-06-13December 13 20092009-12-13December 28 20112011-12-28April 24 20132013-04-24October 13 20112011-10-13October 05 20112011-10-05July 20 20102010-07-20Two gilded metal deity murti stand side by side before a red sparkly curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, an orange sash and heavy beaded gold necklaces, and holds a small green-tipped staff. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a blue silk sari with gold border, long white and purple flower garlands, and multi-strand beaded necklaces. Gold arches frame the top and a jewelled hand appears at the lower left.2011-10-07October 13 20112011-10-13Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis dressed in rich ceremonial costume before a shimmering orange and gold draped backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a peacock-feather ornament, a jeweled brow piece, a maroon embroidered garment and a gold-tinted raised hand holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, pearl necklaces, a red flower in the hair and a green and pink brocade sari.2011-09-26