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July 05 20202020-07-05A deity murti heavily decorated with garlands of orange and red roses, white jasmine and purple flowers, with pink lotus garlands draped along the sides. The figure wears a brown and maroon cloth with white-and-maroon striped sashes, a large gold and red-gem ornamental crown-piece, layered beaded necklaces with red and white stones, and a bundled brown cloth with green leaves on top. Red berry-like garlands hang at the sides. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated murti.2018-05-31 +2 copiesJuly 09 20132013-07-09A photograph of an ornate ceremonial throne or palanquin decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Gold metal hanging ornaments with green and red stones hang from the top of the arch. A gilded carved backrest with a cobra-like design rises behind, draped in dark maroon and pink cloth with a red-bordered fabric across the seat. Stone pillar carvings stand at the left edge, and a long red-and-gold garland falls down the right side. No people are visible in the frame.2011-08-31 +1 copiesDecember 10 20072007-12-10A deity murti is covered in dense floral decoration for a festival night. Layered garlands in red, orange, yellow, white, pink and deep purple form a large shield-like pattern across the body, with a flower-wrapped head crown and gold ornaments at the shoulders. Long garland strands in red, yellow and white hang on the stone pillars behind. Brass vessels sit at the base of the image, and an orange cloth hangs at the left.2007-12-10November 29 20112011-11-29A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, orange marigolds and yellow flowers, plus red roses. A silver face or crown-like ornament with a silver ornamental arch sits at the top, set before a gold-carved backdrop on an orange cloth. A deep maroon cloth drapes behind the murti, and wooden cabinets with brass handles flank it. No people are visible; the murti is the sole subject of the scene.2010-07-21A richly decorated deity murti. Golden ornaments, a gold face-shield or mukha with a green silk cloth draped beneath, and gold jewellery with green stones hang from the figure. A golden kalasha-like vessel and a silver trident stand before it on a white-draped table, with a green and gold cloth at the right. Pillars carved in grey stone frame the shrine. No people are visible.2013-01-02A photograph of a large deity murti heavily decorated with layered garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, orange and white, arranged in a dense fan-shaped pattern over the figure's body and arms. Strands of flowers hang from pillars on either side, and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left in front of the deity. No people are visible in the frame; the scene is lit at night in a stone temple setting.2007-12-10July 20 20102010-07-20A close view of a dark stone lingam, Shiva's aniconic form, wrapped with a white cloth and decorated with an abundance of flower garlands. Red roses, yellow and orange marigolds, white jasmine and purple blossoms surround the base, with green leaves scattered among them. Rudraksha and wooden beads drape over the lingam, and a green cloth and orange cloth are arranged at its base. Small dried herbs and flower petals lie on the stone platform. No people are visible.2013-07-04