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A photograph of a decorated deity murti during a puja, with a white marble figure of a deity seated in front. The central figure wears a maroon and gold turban, a silver forehead ornament and a pink, red and white flower arrangement at its base, with a crown-like gold piece and rudraksha beads around the neck. Long garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang down both sides. Above, a larger statue in gold and orange clothing with raised arms stands on a blue draped platform, flanked by green palm leaves and gold metalwork.

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August 11 20112011-08-11 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20112011-09-18A photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship, with a face covered by an orange and maroon turban, wearing a gold crown and green stone drops, draped in garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers. Behind it stands a large ornate golden figure adorned with jewelled necklaces, and a gilded arch with carved decoration. In the lower right, a white marble statue in an orange robe and rudraksha mala holds its hands in a gesture of greeting. A gold-rimmed ritual bowl and white cloth sit before the murti. No living people are visible.2010-11-03A photograph of a temple shrine with a large seated deity murti draped in a red-orange cloth and garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. In front sits a white figure in an orange robe with a black head covering and a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace, shown as a statue rather than a living person. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, with brass kalasha vessels, a brass lota, and bowls of offerings on a red cloth in the foreground. Green potted palms and a blue draped backdrop frame the altar. No living people are visible.2011-08-11 +2 copiesClose view of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a copper-toned throne with an ornate backrest. The figure wears jewelled gold and silver ornaments, a large pendant with green stones, and a red and gold patterned dhoti. Its face is covered by a cloth with a silver band and a fitted silver garment, and the lower part is layered with rudraksha beads and gold bead necklaces. Thick garlands of purple and yellow flowers hang over the figure, with green leaves at the top, set against a teal cloth and red drapery.2012-04-07April 30 20122012-04-30A deity murti is adorned for worship, with a golden multi-hooded naga-style canopy above its head set with green and blue gemstones. The murti wears an orange turban with a jewelled brooch, a pink cloth draped over its body, a gold belt and layered gold bangles, and rudraksha beads on the torso. It is decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers. A second decorated figure in red and pink stands at the right edge beside an ornate stone archway. No physical people are clearly visible in the frame.2012-02-11A photograph of a ceremonial seated figure on a golden throne, with a face hidden behind a wrapped orange and maroon turban and a jeweled ornamental band across the forehead. The figure wears a white ceremonial cloth draped over the seat and a gold-embroidered maroon sash, with a garland of yellow and purple flowers and red roses hanging around it. Behind, a large standing deity murti in orange and gold silk holds a trident and wears layered gold jewelry and a decorative crown with green stones. A tall brass oil lamp stands at right against a carved golden pillar. The figure is a statue or murti, not a living person, so no physical person is present in the scene.2010-11-03Close view of a decorated deity murti dressed in white and gold, wearing a golden crown with five hanging green and blue stone pendants and a golden hooded canopy behind the head. An orange-and-black headcloth wraps the upper head, with a jewelled band across the forehead and a gold bead necklace. Yellow, purple and red flower garlands drape the figure, and a jewelled breastplate sits over the white garment. In the lower foreground, a small white statue of a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds its hand raised in blessing. A conch shell and brass lamp stand at left against a pink draped backdrop, with a dark embroidered background at top. The image is a photograph of a festival display.2008-10-08A seated deity murti is the central subject, dressed in turquoise and orange cloth with a mustard-and-magenta marigold garland, a rudraksha mala, gold armlets and a jewelled breastplate. An orange headcloth and a gold crown-like headpiece sit above a decorated throne back. Behind it, a standing statue in red and white garments with a red headcloth holds a mala and wears a white flower garland, and a dark green draped backdrop and gilded arches frame the scene. A purple cloth covers the table at right. No living people are visible, and no a person candidate is present in the image.2012-04-06A photograph of a large deity murti in a temple setting, dressed in an orange and red silk garment and a red-orange turban-like headpiece with a gold tiara set with a central gemstone. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and purple flowers drape the figure, and gold ornaments and a jewelled necklace are visible. The figure is a statue rather than a living person, so no physical person is present.2008-10-02April 17 20132013-04-17 +3 copies