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November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05January 03 20152015-01-03A seated deity murti. The figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by red roses, green leaves, white flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with carved golden arches and gilded pillars behind. Two green-and-gold peacock figures flank the seat, and purple flower strands hang on the pillars. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-01April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesNight photograph of a processional deity murti in an ornate silver-toned shrine canopy on a palanquin or ratha. The murti is a female form in a yellow and red sari, wearing a tall crown, layered gold necklaces, and holding a small sceptre-like object. Red, white and pink flower garlands drape the shrine, a green and red cloth backdrop frames the figure, and hanging tassels in purple, pink, blue and green decorate the sides. Lit by warm lamps against the dark night sky.2012-04-23 +2 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesA deity murti is richly adorned and garlanded for worship, filling the frame. It wears a tall black crown with red and gold accents, layered white and gold necklaces, and decorative armlets. Its hands hold ceremonial objects and a flower. Dense garlands of white jasmine, purple and red flowers, marigolds and orange blossoms frame the figure against a gold-and-white throne or peetha with ornate gilded carving and gold brocade. Behind it hang a blue curtain and a gilded plaque. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05October 09 20132013-10-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi, shown in an ornate arched frame lit with small lights on a red draped backdrop. The figure wears heavy gold jewellery, a large gold necklace, a red and gold sari and a red cloth over the head, and holds a sword. White and red garlands and green leaf strands hang around the murti, and brass lamps stand on either side with golden umbrella-like canopies behind. No physical people are visible.2016-10-11July 11 20132013-07-11