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Photograph of a decorated deity murti standing before a curtained room corner. The figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a jeweled crown, layered red, green and white garlands, silver-toned jewelry and an orange and purple drape. Below, a yellow sequined cloth covers a table with folded red, orange and green silk cloths, scattered pink flowers, and a silver vessel holding a green leaf-wrapped offering with yellow cloth and gold trim. A framed picture leans at the left edge. No physical people are visible.

May 12 2008

A photograph of a deity murti or utsava image, possibly a processional figure, seated inside the open rear cargo area of a white vehicle. The figure wears a black crown with silver and red ornamental crescent-shaped pieces, a silver-embroidered red garment, a large silver pendant with green and red stones, and layered rudraksha beads and gold chains. Thick garlands of red, yellow, white and green yarn-wrapped flowers surround it, with pink and yellow roses and a white calla lily at the chest. No physical people are visible.

A deity murti displayed under an ornate gilded canopy outdoors, decorated with layers of white and red-yellow-green garlands, hanging bells and peacock feathers. The figure wears a gold and white turban with jewelled ornaments, a large green stone pendant, silver and gold necklaces and a white dhoti-style cloth. A pink flower lies at the base, and a mirrored building entrance is visible behind. No physical people are present.

June 03 2015

A deity murti of Krishna, decorated for worship, sits within a dense arrangement of marigold, rose and jasmine garlands in yellow, white, red and magenta. The figure wears a gold and jewelled crown, a large gem-set necklace strung with gold coins, and a red and gold silk garment over white cloth. Its face shows a vaishnava tilak mark. No living person is clearly visible.

A gilded deity murti is seated before a golden arched backdrop, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white jasmine strands and green leaves. The figure wears a gold crown with red-and-white floral trim, a jewelled forehead ornament, layered gold and crystal necklaces, large crystal earrings, and a bright orange cloth draped across the chest with a jewelled waist band. A gold ornamental figure stands at the left edge. The image is a temple photograph of a festival decoration; no living people are visible.

A deity murti is dressed and adorned on a gold-coloured pedestal in a temple shrine. The figure wears an orange silk garment, a red and gold crown, a large green stone pendant and layered silver and gold necklaces. Before it stand a silver vessel and flower arrangements of pink, white and red blossoms, with small oil lamps at the base. The murti is draped in a white and teal silk shawl with gold borders, framed by red and white garlands and peacock feathers. Fruit offerings sit at the bottom edge, and more decorated murtis stand to the left.

A photograph of two deity murti statues seated side by side on a dark red cloth-covered platform in front of an ornate gold-toned arched frame. The figures wear crowns, with the left figure topped by a tall silver crown and an orange turban-like headpiece, and both are adorned with gold jewellery, necklaces and armlets. They are heavily garlanded with bands of yellow marigolds, red roses, green leaves and white flowers, and a gold-bordered white cloth hangs at the sides of the platform. No physical people are visible in the scene.

May 04 2008

A golden deity murti seated under an ornate gilded canopy on a gold pedestal, heavily decorated with red and white flower garlands, green and red garlands, and peacock feathers. The figure wears an orange-red silk garment with gold brocade, a red and gold crown or turban, and layered silver and gold necklaces with a large green gem pendant. The canopy and pedestal are gilded with floral carvings. Behind the glass, a few people in saffron and white clothing are partially visible in the background.