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February 03 20152015-02-03Night photograph of a richly decorated deity murti. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves drape the figure, with gold beaded necklaces and an ornate gold backdrop behind. A small portion of a person's head and shoulder is visible at the bottom edge, so no full physical person is clearly shown. Warm light falls on the golden ornaments against a dark background.2015-02-03A photograph of a gilded deity murti (metal image) in a decorated ornate golden arch, adorned with heavy garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and layered gold necklaces. The murti wears a tall golden crown with red and white decoration, holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial object, and is framed by a shining embossed golden backdrop against a dark night background. In the lower right corner a small portion of a person wearing a white garment with a gold-trimmed edge is partly visible.2015-02-03November 20 20132013-11-20February 03 20152015-02-03A decorated deity murti of Rajarajeshwari, adorned with a jeweled crown, layered garlands of marigold and red flowers, rudraksha-style and bead necklaces, and gold ornaments, displayed on an ornate gilded palanquin or ratha with tall tufted fringe canopies in blue, red, green and orange. Small oil lamps glow along the gold-trimmed edge in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the decorated murti and carriage.2016-02-21A golden procession palanquin carries a deity murti decorated with heavy garlands of yellow and red marigolds. The central figure wears a red crown, a tilak on the forehead, multiple strands of jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead mala, and holds a golden trident-like staff. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central murti, each adorned with yellow and red garlands and jewelled collars. A golden bull or lion-like vahana sits in front, with red silk draping the base. Ornate gilded arches frame the scene at night.2016-01-24Night photo of a deity murti seated in a gilded, ornately carved arched shrine on an illuminated ratha or palanquin. The murti is draped in garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers in purple, yellow, green, orange and red, with a golden crown and a bow-like ornament. Warm lamplight glows on the gold carvings and a dark carved railing in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2015-04-29A decorated deity murti of Murugan (Subramanya) stands within an ornate gilded arch and is adorned with yellow and white marigold garlands, red and white flowers, and red silk. The murti wears a jewelled crown, a red garment with white dhoti, and heavy gold and gemstone necklaces, holding a silver vel spear. A large golden kalasha-style pot stands at its base, with incense smoke drifting across the scene. No physical people are visible.2016-11-05A deity murti of a warrior form with a spear, shown at night in a festival procession on an ornate golden palanquin or ratha. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a red jewel and red sash, a jewelled sari-style garment, and layered ornaments. Its shoulders and base are draped with garlands of red, purple, orange, yellow and white flowers. The golden arched canopy is richly carved with floral and scrollwork motifs, and warm lamp light glows against the dark background.2015-04-29April 29 20152015-04-29October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copies