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A decorated deity murti stands in a flower-filled shrine. On the left, a figure with a golden crown and crescent, red-brown dress and a trident raised in one hand holds a green parrot. Beside it, a figure in gold-brown robes wears a tall jewelled crown and layered jewellery. Both are draped with green and yellow beaded garlands, surrounded by red, white and yellow roses, orange marigolds and green leaves, with gold throne carvings in front. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with dense garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. Two deity murtis stand in the centre: the left figure, with a gold crown bearing a crescent, a rudraksha-style necklace, a trident held in one hand and a green parrot in another, is dressed in red and orange; the right figure wears a gold crown, layered ornate necklaces and a golden-brown dhoti, with a long beaded garland draped over both. Golden peetha-style seats and orange flower strands line the base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-05-17Two deity murti statues are richly decorated with garlands of red roses, white roses, yellow flowers and green foliage, plus strings of lime-green beads. The figure on the left, in reddish-brown dress with a gold crown, holds a silver trident and wears a bell-decorated chain across the chest. The figure on the right has gold-toned skin, a tall ornate crown and layered gold and beaded necklaces. A bright turquoise backdrop and small pennants frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2013-05-17May 17 20132013-05-17A richly decorated deity murti is adorned with dense garlands of red roses, white and yellow flowers, green leaves and purple blooms, along with strands of lime-green beads. The murti wears a golden crown, a rust-red garment and a trident-like staff, with bells hanging on the chest. A second figure with a gold crown and gold jewellery stands beside it, also garlanded. The setting is a temple-like altar with a teal wall and gold metal behind the figures.2013-05-17A richly decorated deity murti. The figure wears a saffron-orange dhoti with a gold border, holds a silver trident, and wears layered rudraksha-style beaded garlands and a metallic bell or ornamental chain across the chest. Gold jewellery and a crown-like headdress are visible. The teal backdrop and orange ribbon banners frame the decorated murti.2013-05-17A photograph of two silver-finished deity murtis framed by tall floral garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and orange shawl, holds a trident and a staff, and is adorned with rudraksha beads and a red-stoned necklace. The figure on the right wears a crown, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red skirt, with a golden shawl draped across the body. Golden drapery and a small golden vessel stand in the foreground. The statues are not physical people and the scene contains no living persons.2013-05-19A decorated temple shrine with two deity murtis on a gold-framed altar, both draped in dense garlands of red, orange, yellow and green flowers. The left murti is a multi-armed figure in red-brown garments holding a trident, with a golden crown and beaded necklaces; the right murti is a figure in gold-toned clothing with a jeweled crown. In the foreground, three ornate kalasha pots with flower garlands and gold-trimmed bases are arranged before a brass vessel, with small oil lamps glowing below. No people are visible.2013-05-17July 12 20132013-07-12March 03 20112011-03-03Two gilded deity murtis sit side by side on a decorated dais, framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red and orange turban, a red and gold garment, layered beaded necklaces and a red tilak, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, white and gold garlands, and holds a golden staff. Behind them hangs a shimmering gold-orange fabric. A kalasha-like offering with yellow flowers sits in front. No physical people are visible.2011-11-06Two gilded deity murtis are seated together on a throne-like altar, richly decorated with thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine. The figure on the left holds a trident-like weapon and wears a red-and-orange turban with a tilak, a heavy gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, with an orange-gold drape behind. The figure on the right wears a jeweled crown, holds a tall golden staff, and wears layered gold necklaces and a red silk garment. In front, a gold kalasha-shaped arrangement with green stones is decorated with yellow flowers. No living people are visible.2011-11-06A photograph of two decorated deity murti standing on a golden ratha or palanquin, framed by garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The taller murti holds a trident and wears an orange head cloth, a silver crown, and a gold-embroidered green and orange garment. The other murti beside it wears a white crown, a heavy gold necklace and a green sari. Behind them, a large painted figure in orange and gold holds a sword and a staff. Ornate gold railing edges the foreground.2013-05-15