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Two decorated deity murtis stand in a shrine alcove framed by a gold arch and garlands of marigolds and purple, white and yellow flowers. The male figure wears a saffron turban, a red and gold garment with a shawl, a gold necklace and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a small object. The female figure in a teal blouse and gold jewellery holds a red flower. A brass kalasha sits in front with garlands draped over it and incense smoke rises at the base. No physical people are visible.

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Two gilded murti statues of deities stand within a gold-framed arch decorated with flower garlands in purple, yellow, red and white. The figure at centre wears a red tunic with gold trim, a saffron turban with a peacock-feather crown, and holds a conch-like object in one raised hand while the other hand shows a mudra. The figure at right wears a teal embroidered gown with a red sash, gold necklaces and a crown, and holds a flower. Both have long dark hair. A small orange cap is placed on one arm.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A night-time photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated within a golden arched niche in a stone temple hall. The seated figure on the left wears a red and gold robe, a yellow turban with a crown ornament, and holds one hand raised; beside him a figure in a blue-green embellished garment and jewellery sits with a large brass pot in front of them. Both are heavily garlanded with white, yellow, orange and purple flower garlands, and tall brass oil lamps with flower garlands stand on either side. This is a statue scene with no physical people visible.2008-12-29Two golden-faced deity murti stand together in a gilded arched shrine during the Jayanti Brahmotsavam celebrations. The figure on the left wears a red and gold tunic, a gold-embroidered gold and tan turban topped with a peacock-feather crown, and holds a hand raised in blessing, with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple draped over the arms. The figure on the right wears a teal and gold embroidered outfit, gold jewellery and a red-and-teal dupatta, holding a small floral bouquet. A stray orange cap hangs near the left figure. Festoon garlands and marigold-like flowers fill the foreground.2008-12-29A photograph of a decorated shrine under an arched golden frame, showing a pair of deity murtis seated on a raised platform. The taller murti wears a green and red turban, a trident-like staff rests in its hand, and it has layered silver necklaces; beside it a female murti in a blue sari with gold ornaments. Both are draped with yellow, white and purple flower garlands. Below, a seated figure in orange and gold garments is partly covered by garlands, with an orange cloth and a red-and-gold throne-like seat. Brass lamps flank the shrine, a large pink painted swan-like backdrop fills the background, and yellow flowers sit in the foreground.2008-12-28 +1 copiesTwo processional deity murtis, gilded faces and hands, stand under an ornate gold arch on a decorated ratha or palanquin. The figure on the left wears a red tunic, a saffron turban with a peacock feather, a gold sash and heavy flower garlands, raising a hand in abhaya gesture. The figure on the right wears a turquoise embroidered blouse and skirt with a red-and-gold sash, gold jewellery and a long garland, holding a red and orange flower. An orange cap hangs on the left arm. Stone pillars and blue drapery frame the scene.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29Two murti figures, a male deity and a female deity, sit side by side on a decorated seat under an ornate golden arch in an open pavilion. The male figure wears an orange turban and gold ornaments and raises a hand in blessing; the female figure wears a red-and-gold sari, a jewelled crown and a large gold necklace. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow, white, green and purple flower strings. Behind them hang red curtains, and brass oil lamps with bird finials stand at the right. Flowers decorate the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-27 +1 copiesTwo golden-faced processional deity murti are seated side by side on a decorated platform framed by a gold arch with a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a mustard-gold turban topped with a peacock feather and crown, a red silk kurta with gold embroidery, and an ornate silver-patterned hand raised in blessing. The figure on the right wears a teal brocade garment with a red sash, heavy gold necklaces and earrings, and holds a bunch of orange and purple flowers. Long garlands of red, yellow and white flowers hang on both sides, and a person in an orange cap stands at the left edge. No a person candidate is visible.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29Two golden figures sit side by side on a decorated platform beneath an ornate gilded arch, garlanded with marigolds, pink and white flowers and strings of beads. The left figure wears a bright orange turban, a cream-gold garment, a bead necklace and pearl-like jewelry, with its right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a red and gold blouse, a heavy gold necklace, a jeweled crown and large earrings, holding a lotus-like stem. Both appear to be statues or murtis rather than living people, and a small green-and-gold tiered offering sits in front. A blue backdrop and a stone wall frame the scene.2008-12-27March 02 20112011-03-02 +1 copies