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A photograph of a decorated deity murti shown in a shrine setting, framed by thick garlands of red roses, white jasmine, green leaves and yellow marigolds arranged in a large arch. The central metal figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a silver-and-gem embellished garment, and holds a spear-like staff topped with a small pennant and a pink rose. Two smaller attendant figures in jewelled crowns flank him, one on each side. In front stands a large gold peacock figure with an outstretched beak and feathered crest. An orange and red canopy with painted floral motifs spans the top. No physical people are visible.

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October 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesOctober 27 20142014-10-27 +2 copiesDecember 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A photograph of three deity murtis decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine forming a layered arch behind them. The central murti, holding a trident and a small pink flower, wears an ornate silver-and-jewelled dress and a tall decorated crown. A murti on each side also wears a crown and silver ornaments. A golden bull or vahana sits in the foreground. Only statues are present; no physical people are visible.2010-11-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti group on an orange draped backdrop. Three metal murtis stand in a flower-covered arch of yellow, red, white and green garlands: a central figure holding a spear and a flag, with two smaller flanking figures wearing crowns and jewellery. In front stands a large gold peacock vahana on a wooden stand, with a small floral offering at its base. Brass oil lamps stand on either side. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09December 18 20162016-12-18April 13 20142014-04-13A photograph of a decorated festival procession vehicle, a ratha/palanquin, with a central deity murti flanked by two smaller figures. The central figure holds a trident-like staff and wears a crown and ornate silver-and-red garments. The figures are framed by layered garlands of yellow, white, red, green and purple flowers. A golden peacock sculpture sits at the base. A saffron canopy with decorative hanging tassels overhead, an orange cloth backdrop, and brass oil lamps at the sides. A figure in white dhoti and orange top stands at the left edge.2010-11-09A decorated deity murti of a standing figure in the centre, with a tall jewelled crown of pink, green and gold tiers, a face of polished gold tone, and an elaborately encrusted white and green silver-embroidered garment. The figure holds a staff with a flag-like pennant in one hand and a spear-like staff in the other, hung with gold bead strands. A pink rose is tucked near the chest. Flanking figures on either side are smaller murtis with similar jewelled crowns. The background is a heart-shaped arrangement of red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves.2010-11-09November 09 20102010-11-09 +1 copiesDecember 23 20162016-12-23