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August 28 20162016-08-28 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti stands in a temple shrine, framed by a large arch of concentric garlands in red, white, purple and yellow flowers with green leaves. The figure wears a tall purple crown and gold ornaments and necklaces, with a gold-and-orange silk cloth draped at its base. Two brass oil lamps flank the shrine on the left and right, and carved golden lion-like figures stand in the stone pillars at the sides. No people are visible.2016-08-28A deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by a large semicircular arrangement of garlands in red, white, yellow and purple flowers. The murti wears a white garment with heavy gold ornaments, a tall crown decorated with gold discs and a purple cloth, and a long gold necklace. Brass oil lamps burn at the lower left and right edges, and carved stone pillars with figures frame the scene. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated deity murti with floral alankaram.2016-08-28August 28 20162016-08-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a central golden deity murti seated on a throne, draped in layered garlands of pink, yellow, white and green flowers. Two standing attendant figures flank the shrine wearing red and gold garments and garlands, one holding a raised hand. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at either side, and a metal offering basin, flower petals and a red cloth-covered pedestal sit in the foreground. Gilded arches frame the shrine. The scene is a ceremonial decoration of the deities, with no visible living people present.2014-12-05A shirtless priest in an orange-saffron dhoti stands with his back to the camera, holding a small bell or lamp in one hand while reaching toward an ornate deity murti. The murti is adorned with gold jewellery, a tall crown and an embellished face, set against a large semicircular arc of red, white, purple and yellow flower garlands. Golden carved lions flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps burn on the sides. The priest's bare upper body and wet hair suggest an abhishekam or aarti in progress. The scene shows a temple puja in a decorated shrine.2016-08-28September 01 20162016-09-01A deity murti of Krishna-style form stands in a golden shrine arch heavily decorated with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and purple flower strings. The murti wears a jeweled crown and ornate silver-and-gold necklaces with red stones. It stands on a golden elephant-shaped carriage base with wheels, a ratha-style procession vehicle. A golden yellow cloth drapes the base, and a dark blue curtain and red fabric frame the background.2011-10-04October 02 20162016-10-02 +1 copiesNovember 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesJune 03 20152015-06-03A deity murti of a saint figure in a gold-framed shrine, dressed in a saffron-brown shawl with a crown and ornate silver necklaces, is garlanded in red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers. Below it stands a brass kalasha with a coconut and green leaves, also garlanded, and a white cloth drapes the base. Two tall brass oil lamps with flames flank the shrine against a dark curtain. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2015-06-04