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Close photograph of two gilded metal murti statues seated side by side on a ratha or procession platform under a blue cloth backdrop. The left figure wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a white head cloth with gold edging, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces; its raised right hand shows abhaya mudra. The right figure, a goddess murti, wears a crown-like headdress, green and red jewelled earrings, a magenta silk sari with gold floral pattern, and heavy jewelled necklaces, holding a ceremonial staff. Gilded flame-like motifs appear behind.

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October 20 20062006-10-20October 21 20062006-10-21Golden murti of a deity couple adorned for a procession, draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a cream-and-gold turban, white cloth, a gold collar and a white beaded pendant, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with a tiara, red silk garment, layered silver and gold necklaces, large silver earrings, and holds a trident-like staff. Red drapery and carved pillars with palm fronds behind them. No physical people are visible; these are statues.2006-10-09Close-up photograph of two large gilded metal deity murtis on a procession setting, viewed from a low angle. The left murti wears a white dhoti with broad gold borders, a gold crown with ornate filigree, and a gold-embroidered jewelled garment, with a rudraksha-like garland absent; the right murti wears a tall ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a green-and-diamond ear ornament, and a pink brocade garment with gold patterns. A blue cloth backdrop and a gold ceremonial ornament appear behind them, with a wooden canopy above. No physical people are visible.2006-10-28Two golden metal murti of deities, seated side by side and decorated for a procession. The figure on the left wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white head covering, gold bands and an ornate white-and-gold necklace, its hands raised in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a golden-yellow sari, layered silver and gold necklaces, silver earrings and a jewelled crown. Both are garlanded with red, yellow and green flower garlands. Behind them is a red cloth backdrop, and a street with a building and parked scooters is visible at right. These are statues, not people, and no physical person is shown.2006-10-20November 05 20062006-11-05June 25 20072007-06-25 +1 copiesClose view of two golden deity murti statues decorated with fresh garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and green leaves. The left figure, in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, has a white turban, a silver-embroidered breastplate, multiple gold coin necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears an orange-yellow silk garment, a crown, silver-white earrings, layered silver and gold necklaces, and holds a staff. Red kumkum marks sit on the foreheads. The background includes a red cloth and carved gold pillar.2006-10-20Golden statues of a seated male deity and a seated female deity are shown in a night setting, both draped in long garlands of yellow, red, pink and green flowers. The male figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with a gold-bordered shawl, a white turban, layered gold and white beaded necklaces, and raises one hand in blessing. The female figure wears a red silk garment, a gold crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, large earrings, and a green jewel at the waist. A red curtain and ornate gold pillars frame the scene. These are statues, not living people.2006-10-21October 23 20062006-10-23June 25 20072007-06-25 +1 copiesClose-up of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears a white and gold striped turban with a jeweled ornament and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and holds a gilded ritual object. The right figure wears a jeweled crown, gold and jeweled necklaces, earrings and a white sari with a gold border. Yellow marigold garlands and red flowers frame them against a red drape.2011-01-01