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August 19 20182018-08-19Close view of a row of small bronze deity murtis dressed in colourful silk garments with gold borders and jewelled garlands, placed on pedestals in front of a seated figure wearing a rust-red robe. In the foreground, the blurred heads and an orange-clad arm of a devotee are visible. The murtis include a figure in red, one in black, one in yellow, one in white and one in green, some carrying weapons and a small animal figure in front. A seated person in red-brown robes is visible only at the upper edge of the frame, with no clearly identifiable face shown.2016-09-08A row of small bronze deity figurines dressed in red, gold, yellow, white and green silk garments with gold borders, adorned with jeweled necklaces, floral and sequined collars, and crowns. A small bronze cow or bull figure sits in front, and a bronze serpent hood rises behind one figure. Behind the statues, a seated person in red-orange robes is visible from the lap down, and the blurred heads of two onlookers frame the foreground. The figurines appear to be placed for a ritual or puja display.2016-09-08August 19 20182018-08-19August 13 20162016-08-13Close photo of a row of small metal deity murti statues dressed in colourful silk garments and jewelled ornaments. Figures in red, green, yellow, black and white garments stand on a low ledge, one with a hooded serpent canopy and others holding attributes. In the background, a seated person in maroon robes rests a hand near the statues, with blurred heads of onlookers in the foreground. The scene suggests a puja or display of murtis during a gathering.2016-09-08September 08 20162016-09-08 +1 copiesA close photograph of a row of small metal deity figurines arranged on a wooden tray with gold-painted edges. The figures are dark bronze-toned statues with tall conical crowns, dressed in red, orange, yellow, green and cream silk cloths with gold borders. Several wear jewelled chest pieces, floral garlands and ornate necklaces; one holds a small lamp-like object and another a bowl. No living people are visible, only statues on a grey floor.2016-08-13September 08 20162016-09-08 +1 copiesPhoto 11715213A close view of golden metal murti statues arranged for Shatmurthy Abhishekam during the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam, Day 9. In the foreground, small golden utsava figures stand on pedestals, including a figure in a red and gold cloth and a standing figure holding a small object. Behind them, a larger golden deity murti raises its arms, and a figure on the right wears a green and red cloth with gold ornaments. The warm lighting and glossy metal surfaces dominate. No physical people are visible.2021-11-18Photograph of a row of small gold-toned metal murti figures arranged on a golden surface before an ornate gilded backdrop with floral carvings. Centre-left stands a tall figure holding a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, with a red tilak; to its left is an elephant-headed Ganesha figure. A four-armed deity murti with a crown stands at centre with raised arms holding implements, beside a seated figure. At right, a small child figure stands with hands folded, next to a figure draped in an orange-red sari with pink floral flowers placed at its feet. Shatmurthy Abhishekam, Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Brahmotsavam Day 6 is captioned at the bottom. No physical people are visible.2021-11-15