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October 03 2014

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Close view of a deity murti adorned for festival worship, decorated with dense red, white and yellow flower garlands and glittering jewelled ornaments. A tall crown set with stones rises above the head, with a jewelled necklace and arm ornaments on the body, set against gilded metal filigree panels and a backdrop of marigold garlands. No people are visible; the scene is a temple shrine.2016-02-21October 03 20142014-10-03 +1 copiesClose view of a richly decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, adorned with a jewelled crown, ornate gold and red-stone necklaces, and layers of red, white and yellow flower garlands. Gilded metal ornaments frame the figure, and a bright multicoloured fabric hangs at the edge. No people are visible; the figure is a statue, not a person.2016-02-21A deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche, adorned with a tall golden crown, layers of red, white and yellow flower garlands, and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Strings of coloured tassels in red, orange, green and navy hang on the pillars at either side, and small bulbs light the golden arch. No people are visible.2014-10-03February 17 20162016-02-17Close-up photograph of a decorated deity murti with a golden face bearing a white vertical urdhva pundra style marking with red centre, red lips and a white tongue. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown studded with green and red stones, and layered jewelled necklaces and armour-like chest ornaments. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves hang around the head and shoulders, with a thick red rose garland across the chest. Red velvet drapery forms the background.2009-07-05 +3 copiesA richly decorated deity murti of a goddess is carried on a gilded palanquin at night, framed by a golden arch with hanging red and pink tassels, bells and a large marigold garland. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces, floral garlands in yellow, white and pink, and gold-bordered sari-like drapery. Two attendants stand at either side: one on the left in white, and one on the right in an orange-saffron dhoti with bare arms and a shoulder cloth, holding the palanquin. Ornate gold railings and blue fringe frame the scene. No identifiable a person is visible.2016-02-17January 08 20172017-01-08March 02 20162016-03-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated under an ornate gilded arch in a dark setting, decorated with red flower garlands and a large gold necklace with layered coin-like pendants. The central image wears a tall crown and has red painted eyes and a reddish-marked chest, flanked by smaller deity figures in similar garlands. Red cloth covers the seat, and tiered dark fringed decorations with gold bands stand on either side. Ritual procession or temple setting, lit by warm lamps; no people are visible.2015-09-09A large deity murti of Venkateswara (Vishnu) stands decorated for a night festival, adorned with layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, a tall golden crown, a white Vaishnava nama on the forehead, and gold and jewelled ornaments. An ornate gilded arch frames the murti, and a gold silk skirt covers its base. Two brass standing lamps flank it, and a priest in an orange dhoti with a sacred thread stands bare-chested at the right, hands joined in prayer. The setting is dark with trees behind.2017-01-08A photograph of a dark-faced deity murti shown in close view within a gilded arch. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a diamond-studded necklace and an ornate jewelled chest piece over red fabric, with a jewelled waist and sash. Its four arms hold golden implements, including a raised golden staff-like object. Garlands of red, white and magenta flowers drape across the figure and frame it. The background is black and the lighting is warm and focused on the murti. No people are visible.2009-10-17