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September 19 20172017-09-19Indoor hall with pink walls showing a decorated pair of seated deity murtis on a wooden platform. One figure wears an orange-and-purple garment with a multi-strand necklace, the other a blue sari with a red and gold bordered blouse; both are backed by ornate silver-and-green arches. A fringed multicoloured canopy hangs above, framed photographs of crowded orange-clad gatherings are on the wall, and a gold-framed altar with a green backdrop and small figures stands at left.2017-09-19September 17 20172017-09-17December 06 20132013-12-06Photograph of a richly decorated indoor shrine with several seated deity murti figures under ornate gilded arches. The central figure wears a tall crown with white and red beadwork, a crescent moon ornament, a heavy pearl and bead necklace, and holds a trident; the flanking figures wear green, orange and red garments with gold-thread borders and heavy gold necklaces. Statues only, no physical people visible. Orange and green drapes and white curtains surround the shrine.2015-05-14Photograph of a shrine arrangement showing three deity murti on a draped altar under an ornate gold arched frame. Two seated figures on the left and centre wear jewelled crowns, layered rudraksha-style red beaded necklaces, heavy gold and silver ornaments and silk garments in teal, blue and green. A smaller standing figure on the right wears a yellow and red sari and jewellery. A pink and gold draped object sits at the front, with yellow flowers scattered on the orange and red cloth. No living people are visible.2013-12-06December 06 20132013-12-06September 17 20172017-09-17Two large gilded murti figures of deities are seated in an arched golden frame on a draped altar. The left figure wears an orange turban, a rudraksha mala, a teal and gold-bordered shawl and layered silver ornaments, with raised hands. The right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red rudraksha mala, a blue shawl and heavy silver necklaces. A small figure in a red and yellow dress stands at the right edge. Yellow flowers, a pink and purple cloth bundle and an orange patterned silk runner cover the altar in front. No people are visible.2013-12-06Two 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.2016-05-17A photograph of two gilded deity murti figures seated side by side in a temple shrine, decorated for alankaram. The left figure wears an orange silk garment with a gold-bordered purple shawl, a crown with sparkling stones, and a heavy jewelled necklace. The right figure wears a green silk skirt with a red and gold border, a jewelled crown, and a bejewelled necklace. Both are draped with white jasmine and red flower garlands, and a white and green background of stone pillars surrounds them.A photograph of three ornately dressed deity murtis displayed before a gilded arch with carved lion-faced crest and blue draped backdrop. The central figure wears a green and gold crown, a white and gold garland and a striped orange-and-green shawl over white dhoti; the figure on the left wears an orange turban, gold necklace with green pendant and a golden-brown dhoti; the figure on the right wears a black and silver headdress, red and gold sari and layered jewelry. Each stands on a draped cloth with gold borders, with a dark maroon curtain behind the right side. No physical people are visible.2014-06-06