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A photograph of two gilded deity murtis standing under a golden canopy in front of a red draped backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a tall crown with a red band and garlands of white jasmine with yellow marigolds and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a tall crowned headdress, a pink-and-gold patterned sari, and similar garlands. Ornate gold carvings frame the canopy, with a carved lion-like figure at the left edge and an orange cloth hanging at the far left. A digital timestamp reads 11.18.2008 15:13.

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A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti standing before a red draped backdrop, adorned with white jasmine garlands interspersed with yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red and gold headdress and holds a staff, with a red tilak on the forehead; the figure on the right wears a tall pointed crown with jewelled ornaments, a red and gold brocade sari and purple sleeves, and holds a green stalk. Ornate gold and jewelled necklaces and earrings adorn both. A small framed picture hangs on the wall above, and a partially visible blue-turbaned head appears at the bottom edge. The on-image timestamp reads 11.18.2008 15:04.2008-11-18Photograph of two gilded deity murti standing side by side on a processional ratha or shrine canopy. Both figures wear tall conical crowns and are draped in floral garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold with red accents. The figure on the left holds a trident and a rudraksha-style necklace is visible; the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold patterned garment. Behind them hangs a red cloth and ornately carved gold woodwork, with a gilded lion or makara figure at the left edge. A small framed picture sits at the top of the canopy and orange cloth hangs at the left. No people are visible.Two metal murti figures stand side by side on a red-draped shrine, both adorned with white and yellow-and-red flower garlands. The figure on the left, with a red turban and white dhoti, raises one hand in blessing and holds a staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari with a purple blouse and holds a pot-like object. Both have tall ornate crowns, silver jewellery and bindi markings. A small blue-turbaned figure appears at the bottom edge. Behind them are gilded carvings and a partial golden statue at the right. A date stamp reads 11.18.2008 and a , indicating an archive photograph of a procession or ratha murti displayTwo gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine against a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident in one raised hand and wears a red and green turban-style headdress, a white dhoti with pink silk lower garment, and a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a pink and gold brocade sari, and multiple garlands of white flowers with yellow and red blossoms. Both wear jewelled necklaces and earrings. Ornate carved wooden framing surrounds them. No people are visible.2008-11-18November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesDecember 31 20122012-12-31Close view of golden deity murti seated together against a red draped backdrop, decorated with white and magenta flower garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban, a multi-strand jewelled necklace and dark gold dhoti-style garment, holding a trident-like staff and raising one hand in abhaya gesture. The right figure wears a gold crown and layered necklaces, with a red and orange cloth draped beside it. Ornate gold framing surrounds the shrine, with a rudraksha-style bead strand visible at the lower right. No physical people visible.2013-12-21A blurry photograph of two golden utsava murtis, a male and a female deity, standing side by side before a red draped backdrop. The male figure wears a tall crown, orange and green cloth, layered white and silver necklaces, and holds a trident in one raised hand with a dark staff visible below. The female figure wears a tall crown, layered pearl-like necklaces, and a red and gold silk sari, and holds a small golden object. Both are adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, and a wooden ceiling with carved panels is visible above.Golden metallic statues of a male deity and a female deity seated side by side on a white draped platform before a red sparkling curtain within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a jewelled trident. The female figure has a long black braid with flowers, a maroon sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces and earrings, and rests her hand on a seat. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold garlands. A golden peacock-feather-patterned tray stands at the lower left.2011-07-31December 06 20122012-12-06Two gilded metal deity murti seated side by side on a draped throne against a red sparkling curtain. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala, and holds a trident; the figure on the right wears a maroon sari with gold border, long black braid with flowers, ornate jeweled necklaces and earrings. Both are garlanded with yellow and red marigold garlands and green leaves, and a brass plate with a scalloped rim sits in the foreground. These are statues, not living people.2011-07-31December 21 20122012-12-21 +1 copies