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February 09 20172017-02-09 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti is displayed under an ornate gold arch with a gilded crown-like headdress, dense garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers, and layered jewelled necklaces with red and green gems. The central figure wears a red silk cloth and is flanked by two smaller murtis in gold ornaments. Tall pillars on each side are wrapped with multicoloured tassel bundles in red, maroon, navy, green and orange, and string lights hang at the top. No people are visible in the scene.2014-10-03 +1 copiesFebruary 09 20172017-02-09 +1 copiesOctober 02 20162016-10-02 +1 copiesA 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.2016-10-11A golden deity murti is decorated and framed within an ornate silver-gold arched shrine lit with small string lights. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown in blue, red and white, a heavy multi-strand gold and gemstone necklace, and a red-and-gold garment. Garlands of yellow marigold and purple-maroon flowers drape its shoulders, with green leaves behind the crown. A red-and-gold patterned backdrop fills the niche. No people are visible in the scene.2016-12-14A seated deity murti is adorned for a festival puja. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold embellished bodice, and a green garment with a red-and-gold skirt of patterned textile. A spear-like staff stands upright beside its shoulder. A dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green frames the figure against a dark backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and decorated umbrella-shaped canopies in red, gold and blue flank the murti.2008-10-02December 23 20162016-12-23A night photograph of a deity murti in a procession, seated at the centre of an elaborately decorated chariot or ratha. The figure is gold-coloured with a crown and is framed by dense garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, red and white flower strands, and round fruit-like garland rings. Blue-centred floral ornaments and a pink-edged arch surround the murti, with bright lights strung above and a red cloth draped below. No people are visible in the frame.A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a ceremonial setting at night. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown in blue, red and gold, a large gold necklace with a trident-shaped pendant, and a red and gold garment. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and white blossoms drape the figure, and greenery surrounds the head. Behind it is a silver-framed arch with a gold patterned backdrop, and an orange and white flower garland arch with string lights hangs at left. No physical people are visible in the frame.2016-12-14January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a decorated deity murti arrangement set against a silver arched backdrop with gold cloth. Three metal figures sit on a flower-covered throne: a central figure in a tall gold-and-red crown with a jewelled necklace and ornate gold armlets, flanked by two figures wearing crowns and heavy jewelled necklaces. The seated figures are framed by bands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine garlands with green leaves. The central figure wears a yellow and red silk garment.2018-04-18