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February 24 20132013-02-24February 26 20132013-02-26 +1 copiesA deity murti seated centrally in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a crown, ornate jewelled necklaces and a green garment with gold-bordered skirt. Garlands of red roses, orange marigolds and white and yellow flowers drape the figure. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, also crowned and jewelled, with red rose garlands. In front, three kalasha-like offerings are wrapped in red cloth with mango leaves.2013-02-26 +1 copiesA brass or gilt metal deity murti stands centrally on a decorated platform in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with a red velvet curtain. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment, and holds a staff, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. Two companion figures flank it, each in green and gold embellished garments with jewelled crowns. All three are heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and red, yellow and orange flower garlands, and the scene is set up for a temple-style ceremonial display. No living people are visible.2015-04-30February 20 20132013-02-20A photograph of a golden deity murti seated at the centre of an arched display, flanked by two smaller golden figures. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, large round earrings, a jewelled breastplate, a green and red silk garment and bangled arms. Both side figures wear jewelled necklaces and crowns, and the whole arrangement is framed by thick garlands of white, red, yellow, orange and green flowers. The setting is dark.2006-09-02A decorated deity murti is seated centrally on a flower-covered altar, adorned with a jeweled crown, a heavy silver-and-gem necklace and a golden serpent-like cord curving up its right side. Flanking figures on each side are also richly garlanded in red roses, white jasmine and yellow blossoms, with jeweled crowns and ornaments. Red and white flowers and green leaves frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures.2011-06-09February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesSeptember 10 20152015-09-10A photograph of three gilded deity murtis seated on a decorated throne-like dais against a deep maroon draped backdrop with gold carved edges. The central murti, wearing a tall ornate crown and heavy jewelled necklaces, holds ceremonial staffs and is adorned with pink and white flower garlands and a red silk garment. Two flanking murtis wear crowns, jewelled necklaces, garlands of pink flowers, one in purple and one in blue garments. Golden petals are scattered above and a golden animal figure sits at the base. No living people are visible.2020-11-24February 26 20132013-02-26 +1 copiesA night photograph of a processional deity murti, a golden utsava figure seated centrally in a red and green silk garment with a gold crown and jewelled gold necklaces. Flanking figures on either side wear similar crowns, gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces. The figures are framed by a large ornate gold arch decorated with garlands of white flowers, red roses, yellow marigolds and multicoloured fabric strands. Gold mirror-like detailing and a jewelled pendant decorate the central figure's chest. The setting appears to be outdoors after dark. No physical people are clearly visible in the foreground.2006-09-02