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February 17 20152015-02-17February 19 20152015-02-19 +2 copiesTwo deity murtis seated side by side on a richly decorated golden throne at night, illuminated by warm light and string lights. The figures wear ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, crowns with sparkling stones, and garlands of red flowers. A bright red and gold cloth drapes below them, with tassels in red, yellow, purple and black framing the scene on both sides.2015-09-09Night photograph of two deity murtis seated in a golden ratha or palanquin shrine framed by a large ornate gold arch with a magenta velvet backdrop. The figures wear heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, layered red and white garlands, and a gold crown with jewelled details. Tall pillars on either side are hung with dense tassels in red, green, yellow, orange, purple and white. A red silk cloth drapes the base.2015-09-09January 13 20152015-01-13Two golden deity murti statues decorated for festival worship, seated side by side under an ornate gilded arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a peacock feather, a red and gold ornate bodice, layered silver-gold necklaces, and raises a jeweled hand in blessing. The figure on the right wears a red and gold garment, a red-and-gold crown, and holds a small ornamental object, with heavy gold jewelry. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and purple blooms drape across them, and a golden trident-like object stands at the left edge. These are statues, not living people.2008-12-26Close 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.2016-02-21Close 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.2016-02-21January 08 20172017-01-08January 13 20152015-01-13Two gold-plated deity murtis seated side by side in a gilded arched shrine against a deep red backdrop. The figure on the left wears a pink turban with a jewelled ornament and a heavy jewelled necklace; the figure on the right wears a tall golden crown and a multi-strand jewelled necklace. Both are adorned with sparkling gemstones, and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers hangs at the right edge. Blurred gold ritual implements sit in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-11-05February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies