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September 09 20152015-09-09September 09 20152015-09-09A richly decorated deity murti is displayed under an ornate gold arch with a gilded crown-like headdress, dense garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers, and layered jewelled necklaces with red and green gems. The central figure wears a red silk cloth and is flanked by two smaller murtis in gold ornaments. Tall pillars on each side are wrapped with multicoloured tassel bundles in red, maroon, navy, green and orange, and string lights hang at the top. No people are visible in the scene.2014-10-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated under an ornate gilded arch in a dark setting, decorated with red flower garlands and a large gold necklace with layered coin-like pendants. The central image wears a tall crown and has red painted eyes and a reddish-marked chest, flanked by smaller deity figures in similar garlands. Red cloth covers the seat, and tiered dark fringed decorations with gold bands stand on either side. Ritual procession or temple setting, lit by warm lamps; no people are visible.2015-09-09A deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche, adorned with a tall golden crown, layers of red, white and yellow flower garlands, and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Strings of coloured tassels in red, orange, green and navy hang on the pillars at either side, and small bulbs light the golden arch. No people are visible.2014-10-03October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesTwo deity murtis seated side by side on a richly decorated golden throne at night, illuminated by warm light and string lights. The figures wear ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, crowns with sparkling stones, and garlands of red flowers. A bright red and gold cloth drapes below them, with tassels in red, yellow, purple and black framing the scene on both sides.2015-09-09Night photograph of two deity murtis seated in a golden ratha or palanquin shrine framed by a large ornate gold arch with a magenta velvet backdrop. The figures wear heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, layered red and white garlands, and a gold crown with jewelled details. Tall pillars on either side are hung with dense tassels in red, green, yellow, orange, purple and white. A red silk cloth drapes the base.2015-09-09October 01 20082008-10-01A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi, shown in an ornate arched frame lit with small lights on a red draped backdrop. The figure wears heavy gold jewellery, a large gold necklace, a red and gold sari and a red cloth over the head, and holds a sword. White and red garlands and green leaf strands hang around the murti, and brass lamps stand on either side with golden umbrella-like canopies behind. No physical people are visible.2016-10-11March 03 20152015-03-03 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti seated in a dark shrine, adorned with a gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and red and gold garments. Fresh garlands of red, yellow and green flowers form an arch behind the figure, and tall palm fronds rise on either side. Ornate gold kalasha-style ornaments and umbrella-like canopies frame the image, and a small oil lamp glows at the lower left. No people are visible in the scene.2008-10-01