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Festival procession image of two deity murtis in a gilded arch on a wheeled palanquin-style platform. The figure on the left wears a red turban, red and gold garments and a long red and white garland, holding a staff and a ceremonial mace-like object. The figure on the right wears a blue and purple garment, layered beaded necklaces and a black crown, also garlanded and holding a staff. Between them is a golden kalasha-like vessel with a red flower on top, set on a golden base with red and white garlands. Ornate gold lamps stand on either side under a red curtain backdrop, with pink drapery covering the platform.

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A photograph of a pair of golden-faced processional deity murtis seated on a gilded palanquin-style platform within an ornate golden arched shrine framed by carved stone pillars. The left figure wears a red turban, red and gold garland-like jewellery and carries a staff; the right figure wears a dark blue and purple blouse, a tall ornate headdress and layered pearl necklaces. Red and white flower garlands drape the platform, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits in the centre. Tall brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and at the bottom edge a person in pink and a partially visible seated devotee are seen. Trees appear in the background.2009-06-17June 17 20092009-06-17June 06 20102010-06-06June 27 20092009-06-27June 17 20092009-06-17June 18 20092009-06-18A photograph of two golden deity murti statues in a temple shrine framed by an ornate gilded arch. The left figure wears a red turban and a red-and-pink garment with a blue sash, holds a trident and a raised hand, and is adorned with layered beaded and gold necklaces and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The right figure wears a tall ornate crown with red and white motifs, a purple and magenta sari with a green-and-red border, and heavy gold jewellery. Brass oil lamps flank both sides, and a deep red curtain backs the arch. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18A gilded metal murti of a seated deity couple within an ornate golden arch and dark red backdrop. The male figure wears a red and gold turban, a heavy gold necklace, and a pink dhoti; he holds a trident and a small ceremonial item. The female figure wears a red and gold sari and a tall crown, with a garland of yellow and magenta flowers draped across both figures. Their legs rest on a gilded throne with a kalasha-like base in front, bordered by yellow and magenta flower garlands. No living people are visible.2010-09-02July 08 20102010-07-08June 06 20102010-06-06A photograph of a shrine with two painted or gilded murti figures seated on a throne-like pedestal inside a gold-framed arch with a deep red curtain behind. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, blue garment, a long ornate gold necklace and holds a trident in one hand; the figure on the right wears an orange-red garment, layered gold necklaces and a crown. Both are garlanded with yellow and red flower garlands, and gold oil lamps flank the arch. A kalasha-like silver vessel sits in front. These are deity murti, not living people.2010-07-08Two decorated metal murti statues of a deity couple stand in a gilded arched shrine niche with a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a red and pink silk garment with a blue under-cloth, holds a trident and a small ritual object, and is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, large earrings and a garland of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a black crown with red and white rosettes, a magenta and purple silk sari, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a green leaf offering sits in front. No physical people are visible.2009-06-18