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December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23Outdoor festival procession scene. A figure in orange saffron robes stands at right, one arm raised to hold a decorated utsava murti (processional deity image) with a crown, adorned with heaps of white and yellow flower garlands. A red and gold umbrella with tassels shades the deity. A blue Krishna-like figurine sits beside the offerings, and a white-clad man stands at the left edge. Marigolds and leaves are scattered at the base of the palanquin-like platform.2009-12-23Close-up photo of a ceremonial Maha Meru object draped in white cloth and adorned with rudraksha beads, gold chains, a silver plaque and pink rose petals, set on a brass tray over a white-covered table. A person in an orange garment with a white flower garland and an orange bead bracelet extends a hand over the object. A second tray with pink petals is visible at right. The worshipper's face is not shown, so no one is identified.2006-05-21A photo of an ornate utsava murti processional deity being decorated on a palanquin-style platform beneath a red canopy edged with colourful tassels. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers surround the image. A man in an orange-saffron cotton garment, with a wristwatch on his hand, holds a rudraksha mala draped over a jeweled crown with green and red stones. A red and gold silk cloth and a gold hand-shaped (abhaya mudra) metal piece are visible among the flowers.2009-12-23April 28 20152015-04-28 +1 copiesApril 30 20152015-04-30A golden deity murti. A person in orange robes reaches in from the top of the frame to place or adjust the crown while the murti is decorated for worship. Its raised golden hand is visible at lower left.2009-12-23A silver-faced deity murti wearing an orange turban and a maroon garment is adorned with red roses, yellow and purple marigold garlands, green leaves and a jewelled crown-like headpiece. A woman's bejewelled hand, with bangles and henna, places a small ornate jewelled finial or crown onto the murti's head. A partial view of gold ornaments appears at the top. Ritual dressing and decoration of the murti is shown against a dark background.2013-04-24April 27 20182018-04-27 +1 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23May 07 20172017-05-07