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A photograph of two deity murtis (statues) decorated for a festival, framed by a dense arch of marigold, rose and white flower garlands with green leaves. The figure on the left reclines on a white cloth over a green and gold brocade cover, wearing a heavy gold necklace, blue and gold armlets, a crown with a dark swept-back hair, and a pink cushion beside. The figure on the right sits upright in a magenta and gold skirt with an orange shawl, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace, a jewelled crown and round silver-toned eyes. A striped red-and-white canopy hangs above, and a blue cloth backdrop completes the setting. No living people are visible.

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Photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform beneath a garland-draped arch of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and gold brocade skirt, a gold necklace and an ornate gold crown; the figure on the right wears a magenta and blue layered sari, multiple beaded necklaces and a tall crown. Brass oil lamps stand at the corners of the platform and a red and gold canopy hangs above. No people are visible.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised golden-red platform under a canopy of garlands in yellow, red, pink and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a gold crown with a tall headdress, a richly embroidered gold and white blouse, and a purple-trimmed white cloth, while the figure on the right has a round silver-disc headdress, a pink and blue layered skirt and a long layered pearl necklace. A green brocade cloth with gold threading covers the lower platform. Brass oil lamps stand at the bottom corners and a red and gold lantern hangs above. No physical people are visible.2008-10-03A photograph of a decorated deity arrangement titled Anantha Shayanam, shown on a gold-trimmed stage beneath a red and white canopy. Two murtis are dressed in elaborate gold jewellery, heavy garlands of yellow, red and white flowers, green and gold brocade cloth and pink and blue silk. Brass oil lamps and a small ceremonial lamp stand at the base, with ornate umbrella-like side canopies on either side. No people are visible.2008-10-03October 05 20082008-10-05October 03 20082008-10-03A photograph of a decorated deity murti depicting Anantha Shayanam, the reclining Vishnu form, displayed in a temple-style alcove. The figure reclines in gold ornaments, a jewelled crown and a green and gold brocade cloth, with a pink and blue skirt on the attached figure beside it. Multiple garlands of yellow, white, red and pink flowers arch overhead, and brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, bowls of fruit and coconuts sit in front. Decorative umbrella-like canopies with embroidered panels frame both sides against dark drapery. No physical people are visible.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03A photograph of two large decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, both densely adorned with long multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white and pink. The figure on the left has blue skin, many arms, a dark elaborate crown and a gold-embroidered green-and-white garment with ornate gold jewellery. The figure on the right is gold-toned with a crown, wearing a magenta and gold sari-style dress, a green blouse and a gold-bordered orange shawl. Green and gold draped cloth covers the base, and a red and gold canopy overhangs the scene. A man in a white shirt stands at the far left edge, partly visible.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03