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A photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-headed arms and scrolled gold backrest. The murti is adorned with a jewelled red and white embellished bodice, a red and green silk cloth, a garland of red hibiscus flowers, and a red turban with a small crown-like ornament. Gold lion figurines flank the throne with hibiscus blossoms at their heads, and tall gold lamp stands with oil lamps stand on either side. The background shows gilded carved panels. No physical people are visible.2020-06-06A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti dressed for worship, shown from the chest up. The figure wears a deep red cloth wrapped as a turban-like crown, topped with white jasmine flowers and a jewelled ornament. A broad jewelled collar of red stones, diamond-like white stones and gold beads covers the chest, with a red cloth beneath. Red roses and hibiscus garlands drape the shoulders over a teal and gold-bordered silk. Mango leaves and grass stalks surround the head against a green backdrop and ornate gold carved peacock-style decoration. No physical people are visible.2020-06-06June 10 20172017-06-10Close photograph of a decorated deity murti, a coconut-shaped form wrapped in a rust-red cloth and crowned with a jewelled ornament with red and green stones. The figure wears a broad gold-and-stone armour-like covering set with red gems and many rudraksha malas. White jasmine garlands frame the image beneath a carved gold canopy, with green leaves at the base. A small gold attendant figure with hands in añjali stands at the right, and a blue-and-gold headdress is visible. No living people are visible.2021-05-27March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesA photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, decorated for worship. The figure is a red-coloured form adorned with a gold and jewelled crown-like headdress, a crescent moon ornament, and a jewelled green-and-gold chest ornament. Garlands of red and white carnations and roses, plus pearl strands, drape the figure. It sits before an ornate gold arched frame, with a green silk cloth spread below and red-and-pink flowers scattered around its base. No people are visible.2009-10-17October 16 20182018-10-16A photograph of a decorated deity murti. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with a red central stone, a silver-toned trident-style forehead ornament with a red bindi, and a layered jewelled necklace. Green leaves and marigold-yellow blooms fill the foreground. Strings hang from above. No people are visible in the frame.2013-07-17Photograph of a richly decorated temple shrine with a gold-leaf arched altar and mirrored, jewel-studded purple arches. A black stone deity murti in front wears a jewelled crown, pearl necklaces and a garland of red flowers. In the centre, a golden throne with lion figures holds a red-and-gold ornamented form draped in red and pink flower garlands, a jewelled necklace and a green silk cloth with gold border. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and red hibiscus flowers flank the altar, with a brass vessel and a small brass lamp in the foreground. No people are visible.2020-06-06A deity murti is dressed for worship in a golden gilded setting. The figure wears an orange cloth with a maroon and gold striped turban-like wrap, a white garment beneath, a thick gold necklace of beads, layered crystal-studded collar, and a red stone pendant at the forehead. Red rose garlands drape both sides, with green leaves and a yellow flower garland below. Behind is an ornate gold back-piece with five golden peacock-like finials and hanging green gem ornaments. The statue sits on white cloth with a red-bordered textile in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-06-07July 05 20202020-07-05July 06 20152015-07-06 +1 copies