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Two bronze utsava murti images of deities are decorated for a procession on a ratha or palanquin. Both are heavily garlanded with yellow and white marigold strands and red and pink flowers. The figure on the right has a crown, gold necklace and a red and blue silk sari with gold border; its raised hand holds a staff. The figure on the left wears a white and gold head covering, lace-like white ornaments and a gold necklace. Green trees and a red and gold carved platform form the background, with a street scene visible at the right edge.

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October 09 20062006-10-09Two large bronze-coloured statues stand garlanded with thick bands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink and red flowers, outdoors beneath green trees. The left figure wears a golden turban, white embroidered garment and gold necklaces, with the right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a crown, a red blouse, a blue and gold skirt, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style chain, holding a small object in one hand. Floral garlands also hang from the structure above, and a blue plastic crate is visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2006-10-10October 10 20062006-10-10Two golden metal murti of deities, standing side by side in a temple or festival setting, draped in thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, red and green flowers. The figure on the left wears a white and grey cloth wrapped over the head, a gold necklace and a silver chest ornament, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a gold crown with a flower garland, a gold necklace, and a maroon striped cloth at the waist, with one hand raised. Red curtains and carved wooden architecture frame the background. No physical people are visible.2006-10-10October 09 20062006-10-09October 09 20062006-10-09October 10 20062006-10-10Outdoor photo of a ratha procession float carrying two gilded metal deity murtis, a male figure on the left and a female figure on the right, both wrapped in yellow, white and red garlands and floral strands. The male figure wears a white dhoti, a tall decorated crown and a stacked jewelled necklace, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The female figure wears a crown with multicoloured flowers, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace and a maroon garment with a blue cloth. A canopy of flower garlands hangs overhead, and a painted blue inscription runs across the wooden structure behind them. Sunlit street and trees are visible at the right edge. No living people are visible in the frame.2006-11-01October 19 20062006-10-19October 09 20062006-10-09October 31 20062006-10-31November 05 20062006-11-05