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Close photograph of a pair of gilded metal deity murtis decorated for worship. The figure on the left holds a golden trident and wears a red and gold head wrap, jeweled earrings and a rich necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown and holds a green leaf, with a red and gold cloth draped over the body. Both are garlanded with white jasmine strands interspersed with yellow marigolds and red flowers. A red cloth backdrop and gilded carved wooden canopy frame the scene. A timestamp in orange digits reads 11 18 2008 111 45 across the lower right.

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November 18 20082008-11-18Two gilded metal murti statues stand side by side before a red drape inside an ornate golden shrine. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red and gold turban, a white dhoti with green border and a magenta skirt-like cloth; the figure on the right wears a red and gold sari with a crown and jewelled necklaces. Both are draped in white jasmine garlands with yellow and red flower accents and green leaves. Bottom edge shows a small framed portrait with a blue cloth and marigold garlands. Date stamp reads 11.18.2008 and the image is a photograph of statues, with no people visible.A photograph of two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple standing side by side before a red draped backdrop under an ornate golden canopy. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban, a white dhoti with a green-bordered cloth, and a pink silk skirt, with a rudraksha-style black bead necklace and white jasmine and red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jeweled golden crown, multiple necklaces, a red and gold silk sari and a purple blouse, with similar garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses. Both statues are decorated with bindis, earrings and bangles. A small blue-turbaned figure or image appears at the bottom edge, and a timestamp reading 11.18.2008 11:03 runs vertically along the left side.2008-11-18Two gilded metal utsava murtis of deities are displayed close-up against a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold turban with jewelled ornaments and dark garments; the figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown studded with jewels and a purple cloth. Both are draped with white jasmine garlands interspersed with yellow marigolds and red flowers, and wear layered gold necklaces and earrings. A green leaf and a pink flower are visible near them. The time stamp on the image reads 11 18 2008 11 28. +1 copiesPhotograph of two gilded deity murti standing side by side on a processional ratha or shrine canopy. Both figures wear tall conical crowns and are draped in floral garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigold with red accents. The figure on the left holds a trident and a rudraksha-style necklace is visible; the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold patterned garment. Behind them hangs a red cloth and ornately carved gold woodwork, with a gilded lion or makara figure at the left edge. A small framed picture sits at the top of the canopy and orange cloth hangs at the left. No people are visible.Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side against a red draped backdrop under a carved wooden ceiling. The figure on the left holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand and wears a red and gold turban-style crown, white dhoti with a green-bordered magenta cloth, and a rudraksha-style jeweled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and gold brocade sari, and multiple gold necklaces. Both wear white jasmine garlands with red flowers and yellow marigold accents, and both are heavily ornamented with jewelry. A date stamp on the lower left reads 11 18 2008 10:56.Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti heads adorned for a procession, set against a red draped cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban-style headdress with a jeweled ornament, while the figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown with red, green and white gemstones. Both have gold-plated faces with red lips and bindi marks, dangling jeweled earrings, and are garlanded with white jasmine-type flowers, yellow and red marigold-style blooms and green leaves. A pink flower is tucked near the right crown. Gold ornate carving is visible in the upper background. A timestamp overlay reads 11 18 2008 in the lower right. +1 copiesTwo gilded deity murti stand side by side in a shrine against a red cloth backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident in one raised hand and wears a red and green turban-style headdress, a white dhoti with pink silk lower garment, and a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a pink and gold brocade sari, and multiple garlands of white flowers with yellow and red blossoms. Both wear jewelled necklaces and earrings. Ornate carved wooden framing surrounds them. No people are visible.2008-11-18Two gilded metal processional deity figures stand side by side against a red cloth backdrop, adorned with white jasmine garlands and yellow and red marigold garlands. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban with jewelled ornaments and a large jewelled earring. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown and a jewelled nose ring, holding a curved gold object and a green leaf. Both wear heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles.A photograph of two gilded metal deity murti standing before a red draped backdrop, adorned with white jasmine garlands interspersed with yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears a red and gold headdress and holds a staff, with a red tilak on the forehead; the figure on the right wears a tall pointed crown with jewelled ornaments, a red and gold brocade sari and purple sleeves, and holds a green stalk. Ornate gold and jewelled necklaces and earrings adorn both. A small framed picture hangs on the wall above, and a partially visible blue-turbaned head appears at the bottom edge. The on-image timestamp reads 11.18.2008 15:04.2008-11-18Two metal murti figures stand side by side on a red-draped shrine, both adorned with white and yellow-and-red flower garlands. The figure on the left, with a red turban and white dhoti, raises one hand in blessing and holds a staff. The figure on the right wears a pink and gold sari with a purple blouse and holds a pot-like object. Both have tall ornate crowns, silver jewellery and bindi markings. A small blue-turbaned figure appears at the bottom edge. Behind them are gilded carvings and a partial golden statue at the right. A date stamp reads 11.18.2008 and a , indicating an archive photograph of a procession or ratha murti displayPhotograph of two gilded metal deity murti standing side by side in a shrine against an orange backdrop with gold-patterned ceiling and carved gold panels. Both figures wear heavy white and yellow-red flower garlands, jewelled crowns, earrings and necklaces. The figure on the left wears a turban-like headdress with a jewelled ornament and raises one hand displaying a jewelled palm; the figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown and a red-gold sari and holds one hand near the chest. A bright light flare overexposes the top of the frame. No living people are visible. A dark sculpted figure stands at the far left edge.