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Night photograph of three gold-toned metal murti figures seated on a flower-decorated platform, heavily garlanded with bands of yellow, orange, red and purple flowers and green leaves. The central figure wears a gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink and gold sari, with one hand raised in blessing. The figure on the left wears a deep red and gold blouse and holds a bright pink silk cloth behind it. The figure on the right wears a red sari with gold border and ornate jewellery. No physical people are visible; the figures are deity murtis on a procession-style float, with a dark night setting behind them.2013-12-24December 25 20132013-12-25 +1 copiesDecember 24 20132013-12-24November 26 20142014-11-26 +1 copiesNight photograph of three gilded deity murtis (metal utsava images) decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, large jewelled earrings, layered gold and gem-set necklaces and a jewelled chest ornament. Flanking figures wear pink and green saris, gold necklaces and crowns. A light-coloured cloth canopy stands behind them. At the right edge, a partially visible person wears a checked shirt and khaki trousers. No a person candidate is visible.2006-09-02A night photograph of a gilded processional deity murti standing centrally in a large circular garland frame of marigold-yellow, maroon, green, pink and white flowers. The central golden figure wears a red and gold crown, a layered jewelled necklace with red and green stones, a dark purple garment and a gold sash, and holds a staff. Two smaller golden attendant figures flank it, each wearing a gold crown and jewelled collar, with red and magenta drapes. Gilded arch panels frame the scene on the left and right against a dark background. No physical people are visible in the scene.2006-09-02December 05 20142014-12-05December 14 20102010-12-14Golden murti statues seated on a pink and multicoloured garland-draped peetha in front of a magenta drape. The central figure wears an orange silk dhoti and a brown beaded shoulder piece, a large ornate gold necklace, a tall black crown with gold band, and raises its hands in mudra. Flanking figures wear a brown and orange turban-like headpiece with brown beaded blouse on the left, and a red silk sari with gold jewellery, floral headpiece and pendant necklaces on the right. Garlands of red, yellow, purple, green and white flowers frame the group. Statues only, no living people.2014-01-03November 12 20102010-11-12Three gilded deity murtis stand before a golden arched backdrop decorated with floral scrollwork against a dark night setting. The central figure wears a tall crown, a heavy gold and jewelled breastplate, and a gold necklace over a purple garment, with garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers draped across the arch. Flanking figures on either side wear layered jewelled necklaces, earrings, pink and green silk garments and tall crowns, with multicoloured flower garlands hanging in front of them. The scene is an arrangement of decorated murtis rather than living people.2006-09-02December 03 20142014-12-03