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A decorated deity murti is the central subject, wrapped in an orange and maroon cloth and a garland of red roses alternating with yellow marigolds. A gold crown with green and gold pendant ornaments sits atop the head, with gold bangles and a jeweled collar below. Behind it stands a large gilded metal form and a red silk drape, with a long golden staff visible on the left and a stone pillar at right. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti dressed for worship. The head of a golden murti, with a gold kirita-style crown with pointed ornaments and dangling earrings, is wrapped in an orange cloth and draped with garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds. Green leaves are arranged around the crown. The figure's body is covered in a white cloth with gold borders, and a gold bangle-like ornament sits at the neck. Behind it, a standing figure in red satin with a blue embroidered blouse and ornate gold jewellery holds a gold staff. A tall brass oil lamp stands at the right edge against a red and white wall.2010-11-09Close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship, with a gold hooded serpent-shaped canopy above its head, a green leaf backdrop, and a head wrapped in an orange and maroon cloth. The murti wears a jewelled white-and-gold belt, a red and gold silk garment at its waist, and thick garlands of pink roses alternating with yellow marigolds draped over both shoulders. Behind it, a blue and silver embellished figure and a red fabric backdrop are visible, and the lower edge shows a white cloth with a jewelled silver ornament. No people are clearly visible, only a corner of an orange turban at the bottom right.2010-11-09Close-up of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured figure with a large hooded cobra canopy of five serpent heads, adorned with green stone pendant earrings. The head is wrapped in an orange cloth, draped with a yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland. The body wears a deep maroon silk cloth with a gold border, rudraksha beads, a jewelled gold waistband and gold armlets. Only the murti is shown, so no physical people are visible.2013-03-02A decorated Shiva lingam is the central subject, draped in a red and green cloth with gold borders and adorned with a tall golden cobra hood with green-jewelled tips. Garlands of pink and yellow flowers hang over its sides, and brown rudraksha beads are strung across it. Behind it, a figure in green and red robes is partly visible, with gold bangles on the arm. The scene is a deity murti display, with no people visible.2014-08-15A dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, adorned with a gilded naga hood of five cobra heads set with green gem drops, an orange and red turban, a jewelled diamond-style crown band, and a garland of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers draping both sides. Gold-embellished maroon and red silk cloth and a white cloth cover the seat beneath, with gold layered pedestal rings below.2010-10-30A photograph of a figure seated before a golden five-headed serpent hood (naga) canopy, adorned with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves that drape the body and flow down the front. The figure wears a deep maroon-brown head covering and a rudraksha mala with ornate gold jewelled plates and a gold waist ornament. Behind, purple and gold fabric and gold-toned sculpted figures are visible. The gold serpent canopy suggests a deity form or a ceremonial decorated murti rather than a living person.2016-12-17A deity murti is decorated for worship, seated under a large gilded cobra hood with five golden snake-head finials set with green stones. The face is covered by a red-orange cloth wrapped around the head, with green leaves and white flowers tucked in. Garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers hang over the shoulders. A jewelled band crosses the forehead, and a gold-patterned maroon cloth drapes the body above a gilded base. No people are visible in the frame; an orange garment appears at the right edge.2010-10-30September 16 20132013-09-16Close-up photograph of a deity murti, a dark stone or metal figure with a face and head covered by an orange and maroon silk cloth, wrapped in a gold and maroon brocade garment. A golden five-hooded serpent hood with green stone inlays rises above it. Thick garlands of red roses and green leaves drape the figure, with rudraksha beads, a silver chain, and a crown-like band of diamond-studded ornaments across the forehead. Gold ornamental armour sits at the base, with a yellow flower garland below. Part of a green and gold sari-like cloth appears at the upper left, and a blue cloth at the right. No people are visible.2011-08-10July 20 20102010-07-20September 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesAugust 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copies