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Two bronze deity murtis of a male and female figure stand in a temple shrine, heavily draped with white jasmine and red and yellow marigold garlands. The male murti wears a white cloth headpiece and a white lace-like ornate necklace, while the female murti wears a crown, silver ornate necklaces and an orange-red sari with gold border. A silver kalasha-style vessel stands at left, a bicycle is parked outside the open pavilion, and marigold flower heaps lie at the base. No living people are visible.

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Night 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.2006-10-14October 14 20062006-10-14October 24 20062006-10-24October 24 20062006-10-24October 16 20062006-10-16A 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 14 20062006-10-14Photograph of two silver-toned deity murtis, a male and female pair, decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, pink and yellow flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears a white cloth wrap on his head and holds a raised hand; the female figure wears a green cloth. Offerings of flowers and a small lamp sit at the base on a golden-yellow stand, with red curtains behind. A partial figure in a brown-orange garment stands at the left edge, with a white cloth draped over a ledge.2006-10-24A photograph of two processional metal deity murtis seated side by side on a decorated ratha or palanquin, heavily adorned with white jasmine and marigold garlands, red and pink flowers, and gold and silver ornaments. The left figure wears a white dhoti with a maroon border and has a raised hand in abhaya gesture; the right figure wears a blue garment. Smaller figures and a flower-decorated shrine sit in front, with a brass lamp tray and offerings on the wooden floor. No physical people are visible.2006-10-31Photograph of a pair of golden-toned deity murtis seated within an ornate gold arched frame in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white and green turban with a crown, a green velvet blouse, white dhoti, layered pearl necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a multicolour striped silk sari with gold border, layered necklaces and jewellery, and holds a hand raised. Both are draped with thick garlands of red and yellow flowers. In front, a figure in white with an orange shawl kneels, covered in green leaves and red flower petals scattered on the floor, with a garland hanging down. Statues rather than living people are depicted, and no physical people count is taken beyond the kneeling figure.2009-06-23October 14 20062006-10-14October 29 20062006-10-29