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Two gilded deity murti figures sit side by side on a lavender draped platform under an orange and white canopy, decorated with thick garlands of yellow, green, white and magenta flowers. The figure on the left wears a red turban, red and gold tunic, a silver necklace and gold bangles, and raises one hand in blessing while holding a small bouquet. The figure on the right wears a green silk top with an orange skirt, a crown-like headpiece and a multi-strand bead necklace. Carved stone pillars frame the scene outdoors.

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Two gilded statues stand on a decorated platform, a male figure in red with an orange turban raising a hand in blessing, and a female figure in a green blouse and orange shawl beside him, both draped with garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers. Lower in the frame a garlanded shivalinga-shaped stone with an orange cloth wrap and silver ornaments sits before them. Orange and purple fabric and a white backdrop with gold trim frame the scene. Both figures are statues, so no physical people are present.2007-12-25A temple shrine decorated for festival worship, with two gilded deity murti standing side by side under an ornate stone canopy. The taller figure on the left wears a red and orange turban and red garment, raising one hand in blessing; the figure on the right wears a green blouse with a red-orange shawl and a crown. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow, green, white and magenta flowers. In front, a central seated image is heavily garlanded, wearing a jewelled gold necklace and an orange headdress, set on a dark blue cloth with silver-embroidered ornaments. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the platform, and a small deity figure is visible at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2007-12-25Two gilded statues seated side by side on a decorated platform inside a temple pavilion. The taller figure on the left wears a red turban and red garment with gold trim and a white beaded necklace, raising one hand and holding a bouquet of white and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a green garment with orange shawl and gold jewelry. Both are draped with thick garlands of yellow, white, red, pink and green flowers. Lavender and yellow draped fabric covers the base, with orange hangings behind and a carved stone pillar at the right. The statues are figures, not living people, so no physical people are present in the scene.2007-12-25A decorated shrine tableau of deity murtis draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, red blossoms and green leaves. Two large figures sit side by side: the left one wears an orange turban and holds a small object, while the right one wears an orange sari with gold trim, a jewelled crown and heavy necklaces, and holds one hand outward. A smaller figure in orange with a gold crown sits in front on a white and orange cloth, with a white silver-necklaced statue at lower left. Orange and red drapes frame the shrine, which sits under an ornate arched stone canopy.2010-12-31Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a dais, framed by thick garlands of yellow, white, red and green flowers. The silver-and-gold faced figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a purple top with silver necklaces and a gold bow-like staff, while the figure on the right wears a black crowned headdress, green and red sari-style drape, purple top and layered silver jewellery. A dark stone lingam sits in front, with gold-trimmed red and yellow cloth at the base. No living people are visible.2018-01-14Two metal murti figures, a seated deity and a consort, are decorated for worship inside a dense arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white and purple. The larger figure wears an orange turban-like headdress, an orange shawl draped over one shoulder, a jeweled crown, layered necklaces and an raised open palm. The smaller figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, a green and gold sari and bangles. Both figures are silver-toned with embellished ornaments, and the flower arch surrounds them closely. This is a deity murti arrangement rather than a living person.2011-12-09Photograph of a decorated shrine with two metal murti figures seated side by side on a raised pedestal, framed by tiered garlands of yellow, white and deep red flowers. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, purple garment and a gold trident-like staff, with a shaped shivalinga-style stone in front. The figure on the right wears a black crown, green and red draped garment and an elaborate silver necklace with a long plaited braid. No physical people are visible; only the metal murti figures and floral decoration appear.2018-01-14A photograph of a procession float or ratha carrying gilded murti figures decorated with flower garlands in red, white, yellow and purple. On the left a person in orange robes with a long dark swept-back hair and a pink headband reaches toward a figure in red garments and a red turban, holding a flower. On the right a gold-faced deity murti in a sea-green silk sari and orange drape wears a crown and jewellery. Garlands hang along the edge of the float, with a copper vessel and a white banner in the background.2007-12-25Two painted metal deity murtis sit side by side on a red-draped seat, framed by a dense arch of garlands in bands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers. The larger figure, wearing an orange-and-brown turban, gold jewellery, layered beaded necklaces and a green-and-orange dhoti, raises one hand in blessing. The seated female figure beside him wears a green-and-maroon sari, pearl necklaces and a crown-like headdress, holding a small lamp-like object. A gilded peetha backdrop rises behind them.2013-07-08December 05 20112011-12-05December 30 20072007-12-30July 08 20132013-07-08