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Two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side on an ornate throne-like palanquin or peetha decorated with black velvet, gold embroidery and sparkling blue and green gemstone work. The figures wear jewelled crowns, heavy gold necklaces, garlands of gold coins and green silk-edged saris, with one hand raised in blessing. A red and gold canopy with tassels hangs above, with a gold bell-like finial at the top. Lit by warm light against dark draped curtains, this appears to be a ritual decoration of the deities during a festive procession or temple event.

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May 17 20162016-05-17A photograph of two gilded deity murtis adorned with jewelled crowns, earrings and layered jewelled necklaces, set against dark burgundy drapery under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown with a red gem and a crescent moon ornament and holds a hand near its face; the figure on the right wears a high jewelled crown with a trident-shaped backpiece and a bejewelled necklace of pearls and stones. Both are statues, not people, and no one is physically present.2009-06-13Two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red backdrop. The figure on the left wears a pink turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavy jewelled necklace; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a multi-strand jewelled necklace. Both are adorned with sparkling gemstones, and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers hangs at the right edge. Blurred gold ritual implements sit in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-11-05Photograph of two ornately decorated metal utsava murti images standing side by side in a temple setting, adorned for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a tall jeweled crown, a black garment with heavy silver and crystal ornaments, an orange and gold dhoti, and holds a small green parrot-topped staff. The figure on the right wears a tall gold and red jeweled crown, layered crystal necklaces, and a green silk sari with gold borders. Both are draped with white jasmine and red flower garlands. No living people are visible.July 08 20172017-07-08Two gilded metal deity murtis stand side by side under an ornate golden arch before a magenta velvet drape. The left figure wears an orange-red turban, heavy layered necklaces, and raises one hand with a small green stem; a golden trident and a coiled serpent motif appear at the far left. The right figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a gold-and-red headdress, a red and green garland, pearl and jeweled necklaces, a green-and-gold sari, and holds a golden staff. Both statues show red lips and large earrings. The scene is a temple-style deity display with floral garlands and decorative metalwork.2013-04-24Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for alankaram, heavily adorned with rhinestone-studded crowns, jewelled necklaces and bangles, white and red jasmine and rose garlands, and a green and gold silk cloth. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones and a white-and-red flower garland; the figure on the left wears a smaller ornate crown and holds a green object near its face. Behind them stand ornate ritual brass lamps and floral decorations inside a temple hall. Physical people: none visible.Two deity murtis seated side by side on a richly decorated golden throne at night, illuminated by warm light and string lights. The figures wear ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, crowns with sparkling stones, and garlands of red flowers. A bright red and gold cloth drapes below them, with tassels in red, yellow, purple and black framing the scene on both sides.2015-09-09Two gold-plated deity murtis of a male and female form stand side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, large paisley earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, paisley earrings and a jewelled necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead. Flower garlands of red and yellow blossoms frame the right edge, and part of a trident-like object appears at the left. The murtis are the only figures shown; no physical people are visible.2009-10-17Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, a green and gold shawl, a rudraksha mala and layered gold and beaded necklaces, holding a trident-like staff in one raised hand and a pendant in the other. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a heavy beaded necklace over a red garment. Yellow and purple flowers and a red velvet drape form the background.2010-09-07December 21 20132013-12-21Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned for alankaram, heavily covered in sparkling jewelled ornaments, crowns and necklaces. The figure on the left holds a golden staff topped with a small green parrot, and wears a striped crown with a tilak. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown and a large jewelled necklace. Red and white flower garlands frame the image on the right edge. No people are visible, and the figures are statues.