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A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a silver-faced figure wearing a jewelled crown and gold armour-like ornaments, framed by garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The murti sits in an arch of green leaves beneath a colourful fringed canopy with red, green and white tassels. Behind it is an orange backdrop with a stylised swirl motif and partial lettering. No physical people are visible.

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October 12 20102010-10-12A gilded metal deity murti stands at the centre, decorated with heavy garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, purple flowers, red roses and white jasmine strands, with green leaves framing it. The murti wears an ornate silver-and-gold crown, an elaborate jewelled necklace and a red and orange cloth around the waist. Golden arches and an orange shade canopy surround it. Behind the murti, a large smiling face of a man in an orange garment is partially visible at the left edge, and a red-and-orange banner with Kannada script fills the right side. The scene suggests a puja or alankaram display of the murti.2010-10-12October 11 20102010-10-11A gilded deity murti is adorned for worship, seated within an arch of flower garlands. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown set with red and white stones, heart-shaped motifs, and a heavy jewelled necklace over an orange-red silk garment. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya-like gesture and the left hand rests near a gold ornament. White jasmine garlands, red rose garlands, yellow marigold and purple flower strands frame the figure, with green leaves along the sides and gold pillars beside it. No physical people are visible.2010-10-12March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a flower-decorated shrine. The metal figure has a silver-jewelled crown and gold-and-silver ornaments, with a multi-strand necklace, earrings and gold arm bands. It wears an orange and red sari with gold border and a green lower garment. Its hands show mudras, one raised. Layered white jasmine garlands, red roses and green leaves frame it, with yellow marigolds and purple flowers behind. A red and gold canopy hangs above. No physical people are visible.2010-10-12 +1 copiesOctober 02 20082008-10-02January 03 20152015-01-03April 25 20182018-04-25A decorated deity murti stands on a gold-framed throne beneath a multicolored fringed canopy. The murti wears a silver crown, silver ornaments and an orange and green garment, and holds its hands in a blessing gesture. It is framed by garlands of yellow and purple marigolds and white jasmine. Behind it, a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak, beside Kannada script and a large Om symbol. Copyright text runs down the right side of the image.2010-10-12A photograph of a large deity murti in a festival procession, shown from a low angle against a clear sky. The figure wears an orange and red silk garment with gold embroidered borders and an ornate jeweled ornament at the chest. Bold garlands of marigold orange, red, green and white flowers wrap the arms and body, with brass hands holding ritual implements and gold ceremonial attachments on the sides. A gilded canopy and a decorated wooden structure frame the image, and the scene suggests a ratha or palanquin. No people are visible, and no a person candidate is present.2010-11-09October 03 20082008-10-03