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December 23 20162016-12-23December 23 20162016-12-23Close photo of a golden metal deity murti adorned for worship. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown studded with red, green and white stones and a red tilak on the forehead. Heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and shoulder ornaments in red, blue and white stones sit over a pink garment. Garlands of white chrysanthemums and red roses surround the figure, with green leaves behind. A pair of silver spears or vels with jewelled tips crosses in front, and gold hand-held implements appear at the sides. Draped gold and orange fabric forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2016-12-18A richly decorated deity murti. The figure wears an ornate gold and jewelled crown with a green stone, a gold and gem-set necklace, and holds a gold-tipped staff in each hand, with a raised golden hand gesture. Gold-fringed pink and gold silk drapery hangs behind. Smaller decorated murtis flank the central figure at the lower left and right edges. The scene reads as temple worship with flower decoration.2016-12-19December 23 20162016-12-23December 18 20162016-12-18Night photograph of a richly decorated deity murti. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves drape the figure, with gold beaded necklaces and an ornate gold backdrop behind. A small portion of a person's head and shoulder is visible at the bottom edge, so no full physical person is clearly shown. Warm light falls on the golden ornaments against a dark background.2015-02-03December 18 20162016-12-18February 03 20152015-02-03A photograph of a gilded deity murti (metal image) in a decorated ornate golden arch, adorned with heavy garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and layered gold necklaces. The murti wears a tall golden crown with red and white decoration, holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial object, and is framed by a shining embossed golden backdrop against a dark night background. In the lower right corner a small portion of a person wearing a white garment with a gold-trimmed edge is partly visible.2015-02-03A 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.2015-09-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti. Red roses and white and yellow flower garlands frame the figure against an orange and white backdrop. The murti holds a sword in one hand and a trident in the other, with a snake-like emblem at the left. No physical people are visible.2008-10-04