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Photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a throne-like seat, dressed and garlanded with a densely layered arch of marigold-yellow, red, white, purple and green flower garlands. The left murti is silver-toned with raised palm, ornate gold-and-silver necklaces and an orange-red skirt, with a black upswept hairstyle and red forehead mark. The right murti is also silver-toned with a white and gold headdress, a large jewelled chest ornament and an orange garment. Both sit on a blue silk cloth, and a terracotta kalasha stands in front of them. Gold ornamental carving is visible behind, with a red drape at the left edge.

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Two silver-faced deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne, draped in thick multicoloured garlands of yellow, red, purple, white and green flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold skirt, a tall black crown, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a hand in abhaya pose. The figure on the right wears an orange garment, silver ornaments and a pearl necklace. A terracotta kalasha stands in the foreground beside a blue cloth, with a window and green plants at the right edge.2013-07-11Photograph of a shrine altar with two silver-faced deity murtis seated side by side under an arch of garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange dhoti, orange-brown beaded necklaces and a gold waist ornament, with raised hands. The figure on the right wears an orange-gold garment, a white and gold bead necklace and a gold crown-like headpiece. A golden ornate backdrop frames the scene over blue draped cloth, with a small kalasha-style vessel in front.2013-07-11Two gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine decorated with thick garlands of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers that drape down both sides. The figure on the left has a red and gold sari with a sheer red veil, raises one hand in a blessing pose and wears layered jewellery and a golden kiritam. The figure on the right wears a yellow and gold sari, a crown, a green stone pendant necklace and holds a small object in one hand. A red cloth lies in the foreground beside a stone object. The background shows gold and pink drapery, with no people visible.2013-07-19A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, framed by a tall arch of garlands in red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers. The figure on the left wears an orange garment over yellow dhoti, a black cap, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and holds a staff; the figure on the right wears a blue-and-gold garment, an ornate crown-like headdress, layered necklaces and holds a golden object. A brass elephant figure sits at the lower left. A gold-decorated backdrop sits behind. These are statues, not people.2013-07-12Photograph of a pair of metal murti images seated on a decorated altar, framed by thick garlands of roses and marigolds in red, yellow, purple, white and green. The figure on the left is a gold-faced deity in a red turban and blue silk dhoti, adorned with jewelled necklaces, earrings and a sword, holding a golden kalasha-style pot and a golden staff. The figure on the right is a gold-faced goddess in an orange-pink sari with layered gold necklaces and a gold crown, holding a golden lotus-like object. An ornate gold arch frames the scene. No physical people are visible.2013-07-02July 16 20132013-07-16December 14 20102010-12-14Two golden deity murtis are seated on a red cushioned throne-like platform, framed by a dense arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, purple, green and white. The left murti wears a saffron turban, red and pink jewelled earrings, layered beaded necklaces and a green and gold dhoti-style garment. The right murti wears a crown-like headdress, pearl necklaces and a pink and green sari with gold border. A golden carved backdrop rises behind them. No living people are visible.2013-07-08July 02 20132013-07-02March 03 20112011-03-03November 15 20102010-11-15Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like altar, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and purple forming an arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, gold jewellery and a golden yellow dhoti, holding one hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding a red palm-leaf style book with a fringed tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, emerald-set necklace, pearl and gem-studded garland and a red silk garment. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the scene. Text on the red book is not legible enough to transcribe.2013-07-16