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Photograph of a decorated processional utsava murti pair seated on an ornate copper-toned arched palanquin or ratha canopy. The left figure wears a dark turban-style crown with a green stone, gold jewelled necklaces, a blue dhoti and a red-and-gold sash, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The right figure wears a gold crown-finial, a green and red silk sari with gold border and layered jewelled necklaces. Both are carved wooden or metal deity figures, not living people. The seat is draped with a gold brocade cloth and the canopy behind is lined with purple and pink striped silk. Striped red-and-cream cushions frame the seat. Tent ceiling and hanging lanterns are visible above. No physical people are present.

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December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a decorated ceremonial shrine under a white tent canopy with red roof struts. Two figures, a male and a female deity murti dressed in richly patterned silk, sit on a golden draped cloth before an ornate copper-coloured arched frame with a striped serpentine arch behind them. The statues wear jeweled crowns and necklaces; the male figure has a blue garment and the female a green and red sari-style dress. Orange paper lanterns, a blue hanging bowl and orange foliage decorate the canopy. Partially visible at left is a bare-chested man in orange-striped dhoti with a rudraksha mala. Red carpet covers the floor, and a purple bag sits at lower right.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a decorated murti pair seated on a throne-like dais under a floral arch of garlands in pink, purple, green, yellow and white. The male figure wears an orange-red turban, a large white and gold necklace, and a blue dhoti with orange border; the female figure wears a crown, a red-and-gold necklace, and a pink silk sari with gold border. Both raise a hand in blessing. A white-and-gold yantra-style meru or shivalinga base sits in front on a white cloth, with white and orange flower garlands draped around the figures. These are statues, not living people. No physical people are visible.2007-09-03December 05 20162016-12-05March 22 20132013-03-22Two golden deity murtis (utsava images) are seated in front of a deep blue velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male murti wears a multicoloured green, pink and red turban topped with a crescent and a crown ornament, large earrings, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a dark blue garment. The female murti wears a gold crown, a blue and purple sari with gold border, heavy gold necklaces and earrings. Garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers surround them, and a golden trident is visible at the left edge. The image is a photograph of statues, not living people.2008-12-28 +2 copiesAugust 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05Two ornately dressed metal deity murtis stand together on a gilded arched shrine with a red sparkling curtain behind them. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled necklace, holds a ceremonial staff in one hand and a raised hand in blessing, and is draped in a blue lower garment. The figure on the right wears a black crown with a jewelled ornament, a green and orange garment, and layered necklaces. Both are adorned with white and orange flower garlands, and an ornate gold lamp-like tray with green jewelled finials sits in front.2011-08-02Two deity murti statues sit side by side on a stone platform beneath a stone-roofed pavilion, richly decorated for alankaram. The male figure on the left has a four-armed form, wears an ornate silver-embellished crown, a black and white embellished chest piece, a red and gold-bordered shawl and a yellow and white dhoti, with a silver trident-like emblem held near his chest and a mace-like staff in one hand. The female figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a blue silk blouse and skirt with gold border, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and holds a small ceremonial implement. Large purple silk cloths hang behind and to the left, and the statues are covered in silver and gem ornamentation.