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A richly decorated photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side in a shrine, covered with garlands of red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, green leaves and white jasmine strands. The figure on the left wears a red turban, a multi-strand silver necklace and raises one hand in blessing; the figure on the right wears a gold necklace and holds a lotus-like flower. Hanging flower strings in pink, orange, yellow and white frame the background, and a purple cloth drapes below.

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December 10 20072007-12-10A decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis (statues) on a raised platform, heavily adorned with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, orange, red and pink. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold crown and a large jeweled necklace, holding a hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a golden necklace with an orange cloth. A large floral mandala-like garland forms a cascade at the base, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Strings of flowers hang along the pillars behind. No people are visible; this is a photograph of ritual decoration with deity statues.2007-12-10A photograph of two gold-coloured deity murtis, a male figure with a red and orange turban and a female figure with a tall black crown, standing together and densely decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. The male figure wears layered silver and pearl necklaces and raises one hand in blessing, while the female figure wears gold jewellery and an orange-gold sari. Below them is a flower-covered arrangement with a pink lotus at the centre, and long garland strands hang along the surrounding pillars, with a purple cloth visible behind. No physical people are present.2007-12-10A photograph of a golden deity murti pair, a male figure in a red turban and a female figure with a jewelled crown, seated and heavily decorated with layers of red roses, yellow and white jasmine garlands, green leaves and a central pink flower. The male figure wears a blue-and-purple garment and a multi-strand diamond-style necklace, the female figure an orange sari and bangles. Both are adorned with rich jewellery against a backdrop of hanging floral strands. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair, a gold-faced Shiva and Parvati figure seated together, both with gold-toned faces and jewelled necklaces. The male figure wears a red and gold turban and raises a hand in blessing; the female wears an orange sari and a dark crown-like headpiece. Their seated forms are covered in dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with a large floral mound and lingam-shaped flower arrangement in front. Red and orange flower strings hang on the background, and a small offering plate lies at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2007-12-10A photograph of a dressed murti pair, a deity duo seated in a shrine, heavily decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands and strands of jasmine. The figure on the left has a red and gold turban, a layered jewelled necklace and a raised hand, while the figure on the right wears a black crown-like headdress, orange silk and gold ornaments. Between them and in front rises a large flower-covered mound with a central red and yellow garland. Strands of marigolds hang on the background, and a brass plate with offerings sits at the bottom edge. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10A photograph of a deity murti pair seated on a decorated stage, lit at night. The central figure wears an orange-red turban and a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Beside him a female figure wears a golden-orange sari, a white floral garland and a bejewelled necklace. The pair is draped with long strands of yellow, orange, white and pink flower garlands, and a large floral mandala-like arrangement of marigold and rose petals covers the base. Brass oil lamps stand at the lower corners, and a background of maroon and red cloth hangs behind the stone pillars.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10Night photograph of a decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, both adorned with heavy garlands of red, yellow, orange and white flowers and layered jewelled necklaces. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown and holds a hand raised in blessing; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and an orange cloth. Below them, a large flower-covered mound of red, orange and white blossoms is arranged as an offering. Strands of marigolds and flower strings hang on the stone wall behind, with small oil lamps flanking the base. No people are visible.2007-12-10