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A decorated deity murti stands at centre in a gilded arched shrine, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, an orange and red embroidered garment, and a gold-and-red border, holding a staff with a jewelled head and a small flag. Two flanking figures, also richly adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and red and gold silk garments, stand on either side, framed by a gold-trimmed mandap. Purple and gold textiles drape the base. No physical people are visible, so the figures are statues.

September 10 2015

A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne-like seat with an arched gold backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red and orange garments with a gold-embellished red shawl, a jewelled orange-and-gold waist cloth, and holds a trident-like staff and a small flag. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, one in orange and red with a pearl-and-gold necklace, the other in red and deep blue with bold jewelled ornaments and a purple sash. Gold-edged decorative fans or umbrellas stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.

October 16 2015

September 10 2015

A photograph of a deity murti being displayed in a decorated shrine. The central figure, a standing deity, wears an ornate crown, a heavily embellished orange and red garment with jeweled and gold-thread detailing, and holds a flagged staff and a trident-like ceremonial staff. Flanking him are two smaller female figures in red-orange and turquoise-blue silk saris with gold borders, adorned with crowns, necklaces and jewelry. The murtis sit before a large gilded arched frame with a golden kalasha-like finial, draped with gold-bordered red and orange fabric.

February 22 2013

2013-02-22 +1 copies

A photograph of a decorated altar with three large murti statues under a gold arched frame against a green draped backdrop. The central figure wears a tall green crown with jewelled ornaments, a tiger-striped garment and layered gold and bead necklaces, with hands raised in blessing. The figure to the left wears a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robe with a layered rudraksha-style necklace, and the figure to the right wears an ornate crown, a green and red embroidered garment, and holds a red flower. No physical people are visible; all three figures are statues.

A decorated deity murti is seated centrally on an ornate golden throne arch with a gold-green draped backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and ruby necklaces, a long garland and a red-pink silk sari with gold border, the right hand raised in abhaya mudra. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, one in blue and gold and one in red, both wearing ornate crowns and jewelry. Stage lighting washes the scene in warm pink tones. No physical people are visible.

Three carved wooden or stone murti figures stand on a raised platform draped in orange cloth, in front of pale pink curtains and gilded panels. The central figure, a standing deity murti, holds a trident and wears a tall jeweled crown, a multi-strand gold and bead necklace, and a white dhoti with red border. Flanking figures wear heavy jeweled necklaces, layered garlands and draped sarees, one in maroon and gold with a red turban, the other in red and pink with a jeweled crown. Ornate gold garland drapes frame the central figure. No living people are visible.

2015-07-02 +1 copies

A photograph of a decorated deity murti group seated on a gold-embossed throne-like backdrop. The central figure, a deity with a tall jeweled crown, holds a trident-like staff in each hand and wears layered gold necklaces and jewelry. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, each wearing jeweled headdresses, green-stone ornaments and garlands. Each figure is draped in striped orange, purple and blue silk with sparkling embroidered borders. The murtis sit on a bed of orange silk draped cloth, and the ornate gold metalwork behind them frames the scene. No living people are visible.

2016-05-17 +1 copies

A photograph of a decorated deity murti pair. The standing male figure wears an orange and red garment, a tall ornate crown, a trident and a staff, and a long heavy garland of gold beads. Beside him a female figure wears green and gold jewellery, a red and gold sari and a golden garland. Gold floral carvings frame the arch. No physical people are visible.