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A photograph of a pair of golden-faced processional deity murtis seated on a gilded palanquin-style platform within an ornate golden arched shrine framed by carved stone pillars. The left figure wears a red turban, red and gold garland-like jewellery and carries a staff; the right figure wears a dark blue and purple blouse, a tall ornate headdress and layered pearl necklaces. Red and white flower garlands drape the platform, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits in the centre. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and at the bottom edge a person in pink and a partially visible seated devotee are seen. Trees appear in the background.

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A photograph of a decorated shrine at an outdoor temple-style structure with a golden arched frame and red velvet backdrop. Two large deity murtis stand side by side on a raised platform: the figure on the left wears a red turban, red and white garlands and a red-and-gold cloth; the figure on the right wears a blue blouse, pink skirt and a dark crown with blue ornaments. Between them is a golden shivalinga-like object on a pedestal. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with hanging coconuts and garlands of marigold-like flowers decorating the pillars and blue drapes. A small figure in pink and white sits in front, with a white-clad figure and flower offerings at the base. No people are standing in the frame apart from the partially visible figure at the bottom.2009-06-17 +1 copiesJune 17 20092009-06-17June 17 20092009-06-17Festival procession image of two deity murtis in a gilded arch on a wheeled palanquin-style platform. The figure on the left wears a red turban, red and gold garments and a long red and white garland, holding a staff and a ceremonial mace-like object. The figure on the right wears a blue and purple garment, layered beaded necklaces and a black crown, also garlanded and holding a staff. Between them is a golden kalasha-like vessel with a red flower on top, set on a golden base with red and white garlands. Ornate gold lamps stand on either side under a red curtain backdrop, with pink drapery covering the platform.2009-06-17January 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20102010-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a shrine with two painted or gilded murti figures seated on a throne-like pedestal inside a gold-framed arch with a deep red curtain behind. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, blue garment, a long ornate gold necklace and holds a trident in one hand; the figure on the right wears an orange-red garment, layered gold necklaces and a crown. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and gold oil lamps flank the arch. A kalasha-like silver vessel sits in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-07-08July 07 20102010-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple sanctum showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised pedestal. The left figure, a four-armed male deity with a trident in one hand, wears a red and green turban, a red beaded necklace and a blue cloth. The right figure wears a pink sari, a tiered crown and layered red and gold necklaces. Both are decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange and red, and a kalasha-like vessel with a garland sits at the base. Behind them hang red curtains framed by an ornate gold arch, with tall gold lamp stands on either side.2010-01-04 +1 copiesA temple shrine with a gold arched frame and red drapery holds a central deity murti with four arms, one hand raised holding a trident, and a crown of tiered gold. Beside it stands a consort figure in a silver necklace and pink-and-gold sari, and to the left a seated figure in golden robes and a turban. The central figure wears a pink-and-gold lower garment, a pearl-and-bead necklace, and a white base with a gold-bordered cloth. Yellow and red marigold garlands drape the statues, with brass oil lamps on stands and a small brass kalasha bowl in front. Stone pillars frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2016-06-15June 18 20092009-06-18A photograph of two golden deity murti statues in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban and a red-and-pink garment with a blue sash, holds a trident and a raised hand, and is adorned with layered beaded and gold necklaces and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown with red and white motifs, a purple and magenta sari with a green-and-red border, and heavy gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps flank both sides, and a deep red curtain backs the arch. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18