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January 05 20152015-01-05January 05 20152015-01-05A large deity murti stands under a tree outdoors, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers draped over the shoulders and arms. The figure wears an ornate silver and gold-toned breastplate set with stones, a golden crown-like headdress with a red tilak mark on the forehead, and a red garment. Golden arm bands and a gilded arch frame the murti, with green foliage and tall trees behind it. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-05January 05 20152015-01-05A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship under a large red umbrella with tasselled fringe. The murti wears an orange cloth, pearl and gold necklaces, and a gilded crown, and is adorned with pink lotus flowers. It is wrapped in garlands of yellow, white, red, orange and green flowers, with a black stone base beneath. Trees form the background, and a partly visible person in light trousers stands at the left edge.2004-01-01A dark stone deity murti. The murti wears a maroon turban, a blue dhoti-style garment, gold armlets and bracelets, and layered silver-and-white necklaces with a central pendant. Behind it hangs a purple cloth, and large leafy trees fill the background.2016-12-23January 15 20152015-01-15A dark stone murti of a deity seated and decorated with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers arranged in a rounded arch behind it. The figure wears a rust-orange headcloth with a red tilak, a layered white and gold necklace, and a green-bordered red cloth draped over the lap. Multiple arms hold ritual objects. Behind the arch is a turquoise backdrop and a carved cream-coloured niche top, set among trees in an outdoor setting. No physical people are visible.2016-12-07January 12 20152015-01-12December 23 20162016-12-23January 14 20172017-01-14A large gilded deity murti stands outdoors under trees, framed by an ornate golden arch with carved scrollwork and a decorative top. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a white Vaishnava-style urdhva pundra mark on its forehead, and layered jewelled necklaces with turquoise and red stones. Its arms are adorned with gold bracelets and armlets. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves drape across the shoulders and down the sides, and a red silk cloth covers the body. Green foliage and bare branches surround the scene in soft daylight.2016-12-05