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Two deity murti stand together inside a gilded arched shrine niche with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left has a white urdhva tilaka, a tall gold crown and wears a red-and-white floral garland with a jewelled chest ornament, while the figure on the right wears a black and gold crown and a heavy gold necklace. Both are dressed in pink and orange silk and are decorated with green leaf garlands, orange and red flower strands, and white jasmine chains. A golden lamp stand flanks the left side, and a gold kalasha-like ornament with purple and white garlands hangs in front. Green foliage and a hanging orange flower string appear at the edges.

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Festival photograph of a decorated deity murti pair inside a gilded arched shrine with a red curtain backdrop. A male deity with a white urdhva pundra mark and silver crown stands beside a female deity in a silver crown and blue and red garments, both draped in thick garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers and green leaves. Between them rises a tall golden cylindrical object with a gold base, surrounded by floral garlands. Below, a small white figure in a blue turban and blue garment stands at the base. No living people are clearly visible other than this small figure, which appears to be a statue. Gilded ornamental panels frame the shrine.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated side by side on a raised platform, decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears an ornate golden crown with a crescent, a trident in one hand, and layered silver and gold necklaces over a dark garment with a red sash. The figure on the right wears a tiered golden crown, a blue skirt, and heavy jewelry. Between them stands a large golden kalasha-like vessel with green stones, draped in flower garlands. Garlands of white jasmine and red and green flowers frame the figures against a deep red velvet backdrop, with a pink and gold silk cloth spread over the platform and marigold offerings at the base. The figures are statues, not living people.July 07 20092009-07-07 +2 copiesPhotograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a golden throne within a gilded arch in a temple sanctum. The central male murti has a white face with a red-and-white urdhva pundra tilak, a tall jeweled crown, a red garland and an ornate ceremonial chest decoration; he holds a ceremonial mace-like object. The female murti beside him wears a black-and-silver headdress, jeweled ornaments and a blue sari with a red border, and is adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and green. Red velvet drapes frame the shrine and brass oil lamps stand at the edges.2009-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side inside a temple shrine, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped in arches. The murti on the left wears a tall crown, a trident, and a jewelled necklace; the murti on the right wears a crown with a sheath of red and gold cloth. Both are dressed in silk in pink, red, gold and blue tones. In front stands an ornate gold crown with green stone inlay, surrounded by flower garlands and a decorated base.A photograph of a decorated deity murti shrine framed by an ornate gold arch with a deep red curtain behind it. Two standing figures with Vaishnava-style white urdhva pundra markings on their foreheads are adorned with gold crowns, jewelry and flower garlands in red, orange, yellow and white. The central deity stands with a gold-and-silver mukut and a blue and pink garment, with a figure in a pale blue cloth and a small gold kalasha-like vessel placed in front. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine. The scene is a temple altar decorated with flowers, with no physical people visible.2009-07-07A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side under a stone pavilion, decorated for alankaram. The figures wear gold crowns and ornaments, with rich silk garments in orange, red and pink. Long garlands of white jasmine and red-green flower strands drape from their shoulders and frame the scene. In front, a gold peetha holds a dark linga-shaped form with white flower garlands, and a brass lamp and gold vessel sit on the platform with marigold offerings. Heavy red curtains hang behind the figures, with carved stone pillars at the sides and green trees beyond.December 24 20082008-12-24July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a pair of golden-toned deity murtis seated within an ornate gold arched frame in a temple shrine. The figure on the left wears a white and green turban with a crown, a green velvet blouse, white dhoti, layered pearl necklaces and a trident-like staff in one hand. The figure on the right wears a multicolour striped silk sari with gold border, layered necklaces and jewellery, and holds a hand raised. Both are draped with thick garlands of red and yellow flowers. In front, a figure in white with an orange shawl kneels, covered in green leaves and red flower petals scattered on the floor, with a garland hanging down. Statues rather than living people are depicted, and no physical people count is taken beyond the kneeling figure.2009-06-23December 28 20082008-12-28