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Two large golden-faced deity murti seated together on a pink draped platform before a yellow-green backdrop, decorated with long garlands of yellow and red flowers. The figure on the left wears a red crown with a peacock feather, a red and blue garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and holds a small object in one hand. The figure on the right wears a red embroidered dress with a red veil and gold jewellery, holding a clay pot topped with white cotton. Below, a golden throne-like seat with a red and orange cloth and a small white-clad figure is partly visible. Ornate gold decoration frames the top right.

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Two painted deity murti sit on a golden throne-like seat within a gilded arched shrine with a yellow-green backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown with a peacock feather, blue and gold attire, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace and a blue shawl, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold embroidery, a red and gold veil, jewelled necklaces and holds a pot with a white cloth. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers drape the figures and the pedestal. In the foreground a framed portrait of a man with long dark hair sits beneath a saffron-orange cloth, with a small decorated icon at the right edge. Ornate gold lamp stands flank the shrine.2009-12-21Two painted metal murti figures of a deity couple are seated side by side on a decorated seat before a green draped backdrop and gold arch. The figure on the left wears a red head covering with a peacock feather, a blue and silver dhoti, a pink skirt, and elaborate jewelled necklaces. The figure on the right wears a red embroidered blouse and sari with a gold veil, a red jewel pendant, and a copper vessel topped with white cotton. Garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers hang from the seat, and a small gold-bordered kalasha-like object rests in the foreground. No living people are visible.2009-12-20A photograph of a decorated temple murti pair seated inside a gilded arched shrine niche with a yellow-green cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a blue and white patterned dhoti, a red and gold top, a peacock feather crown and a vertical tilak; the figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, a veil and heavy gold jewellery and holds a silver pot. Yellow and magenta flower garlands hang over a white-draped altar in front with a gold tray and small brass lamps. Two small golden shrine-like objects sit at the lower left. No living people are visible.2009-12-20Two deity murtis seated side by side under a yellow-green cloth backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left has dark hair, a peacock feather on a red headpiece, a gold-and-jewelled crown and a jewelled blue and gold necklace, raising one hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold veil and red sari with gold jewellery and a red gem pendant, holding a white clay pot with a cotton wick. Both are adorned with fresh flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple, and gold pots of offerings are placed in front.2009-12-21A photograph of a temple shrine containing two large painted deity murtis seated on a raised platform in an ornate golden arch. The male figure wears a red crown with green feathers, a blue dhoti, a white and gold necklace and a jewelled breastplate, and holds a small object in one raised hand. The female figure wears a red sari with gold border, a red veil, gold jewellery and bangles. Between them a golden kalasha-like object is decorated with green leaves. In front, a smaller figure in a red and gold garment sits on a pedestal decorated with long garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. Golden oil lamps stand at the sides against red drapes. No people are visible.2009-12-20December 20 20092009-12-20December 21 20092009-12-21A photograph of two golden-faced murti figures seated side by side on a decorated throne-like seat, framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock-feather crest, a red bodice with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, and cream dhoti-style silk with gold borders. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border, a jewelled crown with a red and white flower garland, and layered gold necklaces. Both raise one hand in a blessing gesture. A golden arch and a peacock-feather fan sit behind them. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2008-12-26A photograph of two gilded murti figures of Krishna and Radha, standing side by side before a shimmering gold brocade backdrop. The Krishna murti wears a teal and green fan-shaped crown with an orange turban band and peacock feathers, a flute in hand, and layered jewelled necklaces over a deep blue garment. The Radha murti wears a black veil edged with jewels, a red-and-pink sari, red rose garlands and ornate silver-toned jewellery. Peacock-feather decorations frame both figures, and a small bird perches on the Radha side.2011-08-22Two golden murti statues of a deity couple sit before a shimmering orange and gold brocade backdrop with a carved gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban topped with a peacock feather ornament, an orange-saffron garment, and layered jewelled necklaces, holding a ceremonial staff in one hand. The female figure wears a red sari with gold border, a black crown-like headpiece, and jewelled ornaments. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds, green leaves and red flowers. A silver tray in front holds a white and red painted pot and a row of green-and-white decorated objects. Statues rather than living people are shown; no physical people are present.2011-11-03Two gilded murti statues of deities stand within a gold-framed arch decorated with flower garlands in purple, yellow, red and white. The figure at centre wears a red tunic with gold trim, a saffron turban with a peacock-feather crown, and holds a conch-like object in one raised hand while the other hand shows a mudra. The figure at right wears a teal embroidered gown with a red sash, gold necklaces and a crown, and holds a flower. Both have long dark hair. A small orange cap is placed on one arm.2008-12-29December 26 20082008-12-26