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July 09 2013

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A photograph of a large deity murti heavily decorated with layered garlands of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, orange and white, arranged in a dense fan-shaped pattern over the figure's body and arms. Strands of flowers hang from pillars on either side, and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left in front of the deity. No people are visible in the frame; the scene is lit at night in a stone temple setting.2007-12-10July 09 20132013-07-09 +1 copiesJuly 09 20132013-07-09A deity murti is covered in dense floral decoration for a festival night. Layered garlands in red, orange, yellow, white, pink and deep purple form a large shield-like pattern across the body, with a flower-wrapped head crown and gold ornaments at the shoulders. Long garland strands in red, yellow and white hang on the stone pillars behind. Brass vessels sit at the base of the image, and an orange cloth hangs at the left.2007-12-10December 10 20072007-12-10A decorated temple shrine with a deity murti seated in an arched alcove, draped in red, yellow and white flower garlands and wearing silver ornaments. Below, a purple cloth covers a raised platform heaped with more garlands, kalasha pots with mango leaves and coconut-like tops, and a brass oil lamp with a garland on its stand. A square fire pit with ash sits in front, and kolam designs decorate the floor. No people are visible in the frame.2013-07-09July 09 20132013-07-09July 09 20132013-07-09A photograph of a Shiva lingam heavily adorned with garlands of white jasmine, red and pink flowers, and yellow and red marigold strings, with purple flower bunches and a trident leaning against it. Behind, a man with a white tilak on his forehead and hands joined in namaskar stands among other devotees, one holding a silver staff, in a temple setting with banana leaves. A brass oil lamp sits at lower left among rose petals. This appears to be a flower-decorated puja at a Shiva temple.2018-04-14 +1 copiesJuly 09 20132013-07-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, orange marigolds and yellow flowers, plus red roses. A silver face or crown-like ornament with a silver ornamental arch sits at the top, set before a gold-carved backdrop on an orange cloth. A deep maroon cloth drapes behind the murti, and wooden cabinets with brass handles flank it. No people are visible; the murti is the sole subject of the scene.2010-07-21A richly decorated deity murti. Golden ornaments, a gold face-shield or mukha with a green silk cloth draped beneath, and gold jewellery with green stones hang from the figure. A golden kalasha-like vessel and a silver trident stand before it on a white-draped table, with a green and gold cloth at the right. Pillars carved in grey stone frame the shrine. No people are visible.2013-01-02