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Photograph of two silver-toned deity murtis, a male and female pair, decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, pink and yellow flowers and green leaves. The male figure wears a white cloth wrap on his head and holds a raised hand; the female figure wears a green cloth. Offerings of flowers and a small lamp sit at the base on a golden-yellow stand, with red curtains behind. A partial figure in a brown-orange garment stands at the left edge, with a white cloth draped over a ledge.

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A photograph of two golden deity murtis seated side by side on a gold-coloured pedestal, decorated with fresh garlands of yellow, red, magenta and white flowers and green leaves. The murti on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with gold borders, a white head covering, a silver-and-gold necklace and a gold kalasha-shaped headdress, one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The murti on the right wears a red sari, a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and a holding a gold implement in one hand. A flame burns in a lamp at the upper left, with a person's arm partly visible at the edge. The scene reflects puja decoration for the Kaali worship.2006-10-21Night photo of two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple in a temple shrine, heavily garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta flowers. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style cloth and a white turban, holds one hand raised in blessing, and has a gold necklace and layered jewellery. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, ornate silver-toned necklaces, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A golden canopy and red cloth frame the shrine. A person in white clothing stands at the right edge, partially visible. A kumkum mark is visible on the foreheads.2006-10-14October 24 20062006-10-24October 14 20062006-10-14Photograph of two silver-faced deity murtis seated side by side inside a temple shrine, heavily decorated with multicoloured garlands of white, pink, yellow and green flowers. The left murti wears a white turban and white garment, its raised hand visible; the right murti wears an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces and sits on a green cushion. A red cloth hangs behind them and gold-painted pillars frame the shrine. In the foreground a standing person in a brown garment and dark shawl faces the deities, and a partly visible figure appears at the right edge.2006-10-24October 24 20062006-10-24October 23 20062006-10-23Night photograph of two processional deity murtis decorated for a ratha procession. On the left, a silver-coloured murti of a seated male figure wears a white dhoti and white cloth draped over the head, with gold and silver necklaces and a raised blessing hand. Beside it, a silver murti with a crown and a yellow-orange silk garment wears layered gold and silver ornaments. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, white, red, magenta and purple flowers, and the palanquin is trimmed with green cloth. The statues are the only figures present; no living people are visible.2006-10-20A photograph of two gilded statues seated side by side on a golden throne, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow, pink, red and white flowers. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti and white head wrap with a gold necklace and a raised hand in blessing; the figure on the right wears a red sari and an elaborate crown with layered gold and silver necklaces. Offerings in front include bowls of bananas, halved coconuts, yellow fruit, sweets and scattered flower petals, with a blue drape behind. A small deity murti sits at the centre of the throne amid a white and pink flower garland. No living people are visible.2006-10-21October 19 20062006-10-19October 24 20062006-10-24A photograph of two gold-toned metal deity murtis of a male and female pair, heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds, pink and red blossoms and green leaves. The male figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold-bordered white headcloth and a white embroidered garment with a gold necklace; the female figure wears a red-and-white outfit with a small red forehead mark and a jewelled crown. Both stand within a gilded wooden shrine with red drapes, and a green silk cloth covers the base. A partial orange-robed figure is visible at the lower right edge. The murtis are the main subject; a deity form is not clearly named.2006-10-19