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Close-up photograph of a yellow-ochre sculpted figure. It is framed by thick garlands of red and yellow flowers, with a diamond-studded gold ornament with a red central stone at the base, and green leaves nearby. No people are visible; the image shows an adorned murti during ritual decoration.2018-05-30Close view of a bronze deity murti heavily adorned with garlands of red roses and yellow and white flowers, with a red silk sash bordered by gold beads across its chest. A bronze trident-like or ritual implement and hand are visible at right, with ornate gold jewellery and a red cloth beside it. Behind are gold-toned metal panels and draped shimmering silk fabric. No people are visible.2016-12-12January 11 20172017-01-11October 09 20132013-10-09October 02 20082008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02October 01 20082008-10-01Photograph of a ritual display of several decorated kalasha pots set on a red cloth-draped platform, each capped with an ornate silver-and-jewelled crown-like top and draped with an orange-red silk cloth and gold jewellery. Garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds encircle the pots, with green leaves and red flowers tucked around them. Wisps of smoke rise in the foreground. No people are visible in the frame.2013-07-19A deity murti of a goddess dressed in a red sari with gold border, adorned with a tall crown, white jasmine and beaded necklaces, and heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers arranged in arches around her. A green and gold cloth drapes behind, with a gold ornamental canopy above. Flanking deity murtis are also decorated with garlands, and potted plants sit at the right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-29Close view of a ritual altar draped in red cloth, heaped with red roses, yellow marigolds, orange flowers and white jasmine garlands with green leaves. A decorated brass or copper kalasha-style vessel with a red-and-gold cloth sits at centre beside a deity murti adorned with garlands. Yellow brick blocks and scattered petals sit in the foreground. Two women's faces appear blurred in the background, and a purple cloth lies at right. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2013-05-19December 17 20102010-12-17A deity murti of Lord Shiva seated on a golden throne, its face covered by a silver face mask with a red tilak mark and a dark rudraksha-style mala hanging down the chest. The idol is heavily adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white and red strands, and green leaves draped over the shoulders and arms. Golden hands and a multi-faced golden crown with ornate ornaments frame the figure, with a blue and gold embroidered cloth at the base. In the foreground are brass ritual vessels and a decorative brass lamp stand.2018-12-31 +1 copies