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April 24 20162016-04-24Photograph of a richly decorated deity murti pair, a Shiva-like figure with a crescent moon and trident beside a consort figure in a green sari, both gilded and heavily adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns, set within an ornate arched backdrop studded with gold and silver embellishments. In the lower foreground a man in a maroon turban and ceremonial beaded garlands and a draped saffron-and-gold shawl stands before the deities. Colourful tassels hang at the sides and purple lighting illuminates the scene.2016-04-24July 20 20102010-07-20Close view of two golden metal deity murtis standing on a decorated stage. The figure in front wears a blue garment with a striped red-and-gold sash, a black cap with a jewelled crown band, and raises one hand in blessing. The figure beside wears a green garment with a gold-embroidered blue collar, and holds a small object. Behind them rises a multi-hooded cobra canopy covered in sparkling silver-gold sequins. A golden finial and a large yellow-and-red decorated umbrella stand at right, with a purple sequined cloth backdrop at top. No living people are visible.2016-12-02January 31 20092009-01-31Two ornate deity murti stand side by side within a gold-carved arched shrine niche against a deep red curtain, lit by pink and magenta light. Both figures wear tall crowns, layered necklaces, coin-studded garlands, and silk garments in gold and purple borders. The left figure raises a hand in blessing, while the right holds a ritual object at its chest. In the foreground, a folded golden cloth and a small decorative item sit near the base. No people are visible.2016-04-24A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side before an ornate arched backdrop studded with green, red and white jewel-like decorations. The left figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over a tall crown, holds a golden trident (trishula) and has a crescent-moon emblem on the headdress; a golden bull (nandi) figure is visible at the lower left. The right figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red garments, layered gold necklaces and armlets, and holds a golden object in one hand. Both faces are gold with green eyes and red tilak marks. Warm lamp light and a bright background accent the scene. No people are visible.2016-05-03December 28 20112011-12-28Two decorated metal murti figures stand against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange turban with a crescent ornament and jewelled crown, a red garment with rhinestone-studded shoulder ornaments, and green and red gem necklaces, and holds a ceremonial implement. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent, large jhumka earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and a magenta garment. Garlands of yellow and pink flowers appear at the right edge. Both figures are polished gold-toned statues rather than living people, and no ritual activity is visible.2010-09-15December 30 20172017-12-30Photograph of a decorated shrine with two gilded deity murti standing in an arched alcove, one holding a trident, both adorned with layered necklaces and crowns, lit by green light. Strands of tassels in red, orange, green, blue and white hang at the sides. Several people are partly visible in the foreground, including a figure in white clothing and another in orange garments, seen from behind near the shrine's base.2016-04-24June 13 20092009-06-13