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Night photograph of two processional deity murtis, a male and a female form, adorned with thick garlands of white and yellow flowers and red-and-white floral strands. The figures are gilded and richly ornamented with necklaces and crowns, standing within a dark wooden temple structure with carved pillars and an ornate canopy, lit warmly by light falling from one side. A person in a white dhoti with a red-bordered cloth is visible in the lower left foreground, seen from behind or partly cut off. The scene suggests a ratha or palanquin procession, with the deities carried under a carved wooden structure.

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October 09 20062006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09A dim temple shrine interior lit by a single oil lamp with a flame on a tall brass stand at left. Two metal murti figures sit side by side on a silver-and-gold throne-like seat, both adorned with gold necklaces and garlands of white and red flowers. The figure at left wears a white cloth and a white head covering, while the figure at right wears a green cloth and a crown. Red and maroon draped festoons and hanging tassels frame the ornate wooden canopy overhead. A partially visible person in white clothing stands in the dark background at lower centre. The scene suggests a temple deity display during worship.2008-11-11Night photograph of a shrine-like palanquin or ratha canopy with ornate golden woodwork, lit by a bright overhead lamp. Two silver-coloured metal images sit on a raised seat: a figure in a white dhoti and white head cloth with a gold necklace, and a female figure in silver ornaments, both garlanded with white and red flower strands. A large red flag with a dark emblem stands at left, and a golden kumkum-marked panel with script hangs above. No living people are clearly visible in the frame.2008-11-11Dimly lit shrine photograph of a pair of golden metal murtis, a male and a female figure, adorned with thick garlands of yellow and white flowers and red blossoms. The figure on the left wears a white cloth and a golden necklace with a gold crown-like headdress, while the figure on the right wears a red and gold garment and jewelled ornaments. Fruits, coconuts and offerings sit on silver trays in front, with a kalasha-style lamp stand. A framed black-and-white portrait with a turban hangs at right on the shrine wall. No physical people are visible.2006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09May 27 20132013-05-27A dim temple hall at night shows a dark sheet-covered platform lit by a bright spotlight in the foreground. On the right, several deity murtis are decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands, ornate crowns and gold jewellery. Behind them, a golden palanquin or ratha-style vehicle, draped with garlands and strings of lights, holds a seated figure adorned with flowers. A small oil lamp flame glows at left near a shadowy figure. No clearly identifiable physical person is seen in the foreground.2015-04-29A golden metal utsava murti pair seated on a red velvet-covered wooden seat, draped in white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders and a white turban on the left figure, who holds hands in anjali-like gesture. The right figure wears a green silk saree with gold zari border, a jewelled crown and heavy ornate necklaces. Both are adorned with white and red-yellow garlands, and a brass lamp stands in the lower left. Background shows red and white floral festoons and a partial banner. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.2008-11-11November 05 20062006-11-05Dark interior photo of a temple or hall stage decorated with two golden deity murtis garlanded with white jasmine and yellow marigold flowers, each with a gold crown and ornaments. A smaller garlanded murti sits in front, with flower petals scattered at its base. A framed portrait with a dark background stands at the left edge of the stage. In the foreground, silhouettes of an audience fill the lower frame. No clearly visible a person candidate is present, and the image is too dark to read any faces or details of the people.2006-10-10Two gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a procession vehicle beneath a red canopy. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and has a red headband, rhinestone-studded crown and a cream and gold dhoti with a pink lower cloth. The figure on the right wears a crown, a maroon blouse and a red patterned skirt, and holds a small object. Both are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers. A large gilded carved vehicle element, possibly a bull or ornamental animal, fills the right edge of the frame against a partly cloudy sky.