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April 01 20162016-04-01April 01 20162016-04-01 +1 copiesFebruary 21 20162016-02-21A photograph of a deity murti, a metal face with a red bindi, dressed in a crown-like headdress set with green and red stones, a red garment and heavy jewelled necklaces with gold coin ornaments. The figure sits amid dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with a purple silk cloth draped below. A partially visible person in a green garment stands at the left edge. The image shows only the murti and garlands, not a ritual being performed.2012-04-05July 18 20132013-07-18A golden deity murti stands in a richly decorated shrine, adorned with elaborate gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and gold crown, and a green silk garment. The figure holds a green parrot-like object in one hand and is draped in thick garlands of yellow marigold, red and white flowers, and blue-studded floral bands. Behind it stands an ornate gold repoussé backdrop with green drapery, and a microphone stand is visible at the lower left. Part of a person's bare arm appears at the right edge.2013-07-18A gilded deity murti, a standing figure with a tall crown and four raised arms holding ceremonial implements, is framed within a dense arch of marigolds in yellow, red, orange and white, with pink flower clusters and green leaves behind it. Gold-coloured ornamental borders and a white-and-silver beaded garland drape the figure. No physical people are visible; the murti is the sole subject, shown as part of a Kalpataru darshan decoration.2016-04-03April 01 20162016-04-01Close-up of a gold-plated deity murti richly adorned with jewelled ornaments and a tall jewelled crown. The face has a serene smile and red-lipped features, with a heavy jewelled necklace, pearl strands and a raised right hand. The figure is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow and white marigold-like flowers and red and orange roses. No physical people are visible.2013-07-18August 19 20182018-08-19A golden deity murti stands at the centre of an elaborate floral decoration, adorned with a crown, layered necklaces and a jewelled gold border. Behind it, garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers fan out in a dense arch. The figure holds a ceremonial object in one raised hand, and white and gold cloth draped beside it frames the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.2016-04-03A golden deity murti stands at the centre, dressed in a red and gold silk sari with a gold border, layered in heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, pearl and bead strands, and a tall ornate gold crown. Its hands are raised in blessing and gesture, and it is framed by thick garlands of yellow and red flowers, with rows of marigolds and roses arranged on either side. The background is a deep red cloth. No physical people are visible; this is a decorated image in a temple or shrine setting.2013-07-18