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A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-coloured pedestal, decorated with fresh garlands of yellow, red, magenta and white flowers and green leaves. The murti on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a white head covering, a silver-and-gold necklace and a gold kalasha-shaped headdress, one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The murti on the right wears a red sari, a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and a holding a gold implement in one hand. A flame burns in a lamp at the upper left, with a person's arm partly visible at the edge. The scene reflects puja decoration for the Kaali worship.

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Golden statues of a seated male deity and a seated female deity are shown in a night setting, both draped in long garlands of yellow, red, pink and green flowers. The male figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold-bordered shawl, a white turban, layered gold and white beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a red silk garment, a gold crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, large earrings, and a green jewel at the waist. A red curtain and ornate gold pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a golden throne, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white head wrap with a gold necklace and a raised hand in blessing; the figure on the right wears a red sari and an elaborate crown with layered gold and silver necklaces. Offerings in front include bowls of bananas, halved coconuts, yellow fruit, sweets and scattered flower petals, with a blue drape behind. A small deity murti sits at the centre of the throne amid a white and pink flower garland. No living people are visible.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21Night photograph of two golden statues draped in fresh garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers, and white jasmine. On the left, a golden figure in white dhoti and white head cloth sits with one hand raised in blessing; on the right, a golden deity murti with a crown and layered silver necklaces wears a red garment and holds a ceremonial object. Both sit on an ornate golden throne-like platform. The statues are physical figures, not living people, and no living people are visible.2006-10-21Night photograph of a processional deity pair on an ornate golden-pillared shrine or ratha. A male murti in white dhoti and white cloth draped over the head holds a raised hand and a staff-like object, seated beside a female murti in a yellow-orange sari with gold jewellery. Both figures wear layered garlands of magenta, purple, yellow and white flowers and gold necklaces. The gold-coloured figures are statues, not living people. Dark plastic sheeting and a speaker sit at the lower left, and a small blue logo appears at the top left.2006-10-20Photograph of two gilded murti statues decorated for worship, framed by garlands of pink, magenta, yellow and green flowers arching overhead and smoke or mist in the background. The figure on the left is a golden statue draped in a white cloth with gold borders, wearing layered gold and silver necklaces and holding a ritual implement in one raised hand. The figure on the right is a golden deity murti with a crown, silver earrings, layered jewelry and a red garment, seated beside it. Stone pillars appear at the left edge. Statues, not living people, are shown.2006-10-21Night photograph of two processional deity murtis decorated for a ratha procession. On the left, a silver-coloured murti of a seated male figure wears a white dhoti and white cloth draped over the head, with gold and silver necklaces and a raised blessing hand. Beside it, a silver murti with a crown and a yellow-orange silk garment wears layered gold and silver ornaments. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, white, red, magenta and purple flowers, and the palanquin is trimmed with green cloth. The statues are the only figures present; no living people are visible.2006-10-20Two golden metal deity murtis stand side by side in a temple shrine, decorated with layered garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a white and gold draped cloth over the head, a heavy jewelled necklace and a raised hand holding a small object. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, a silver and gold necklace, earrings and a red and gold sari-style garment. Garlands drape from the ceiling behind them, and red and white fabric hangs in the background. No living people are visible.2006-09-24October 24 20062006-10-24A photograph of two gilded statues seated on a golden throne, heavily garlanded with marigolds, jasmine and pink flower strands. The left figure wears a white dhoti and white shawl with gold borders, a bindi, layered silver and gold necklaces and gilded earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The right figure wears a deep red silk garment, a crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a ritual object in the raised hand. Both are murti statues, not living people, and the arrangement suggests a temple sanctum or shrine display.2006-10-21Night photo of two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta flowers. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth and a white turban, holds one hand raised in blessing, and has a gold necklace and layered jewellery. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, ornate silver-toned necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A golden canopy and red cloth frame the shrine. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge, partially visible. A kumkum mark is visible on the foreheads.2006-10-14