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Close photo of a deity murti seated on a golden throne, with a golden naga hood canopy above its head and a long garland of red roses and white flowers draped down its side. A tall brass oil lamp stands in the foreground beside the figure. Behind it, the lower legs of a large statue in orange and purple silk drape are visible, with ornate anklets. White and gold-bordered cloth covers the seat, and rudraksha beads hang at the left edge.

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A close view of a deity murti seated on a golden throne with a hooded cobra (naga) canopy overhead, decorated with a long garland of red roses, white flowers and dark rudraksha beads. A brass oil lamp with a flared base stands in the foreground. To the right, a figure in an orange garment and a royal-blue silk cloth with gold border is seated, with bare feet and gold anklets visible. A red curtain and stone pillar form the backdrop, with trees beyond.2011-08-19A seated deity murti. A golden hooded serpent canopy with green gemstone pendant hangs above, and a rudraksha mala with a jeweled pendant rests on the white and gold-bordered cloth. A tall brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and a bare foot wrapped in a blue garment and orange-clad figure appear at right. The setting is outdoors with greenery and a red wall behind.2011-08-19Close-up photograph of a ceremonial decoration on a golden ornamental stand. Thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds hang from a gold arch topped with gold leaf-shaped finials and dangling green gemstone pendants. Green leaves are tucked between the garlands. Beside it stands a gold ritual vessel with a repoussé scale pattern, a gold lamp stand at the right, and a figure in a teal and gold garment at the upper left. A white cloth with red stripes lies below. The garlands and gold suggest a temple or festival setting. No people are clearly visible apart from a partially shown figure in patterned clothing.2009-06-30June 09 20092009-06-09A photograph of a figure seated on a gilded golden throne or palanquin, partly obscured by brass oil lamps in the foreground. The seated figure wears a red turban with a green flower cluster, a white garment and a broad gold-toned collar, and is decorated with red and magenta flower garlands and yellow marigold garlands draped across the seat. A white cloth covers the seat, with a red and gold border and sequined purple fabric at the lower right. A woman in a teal and gold sari with bangles and henna-patterned hands stands at the left edge beside a red wall. Lush green foliage forms the background.2010-10-03A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, with a golden hooded canopy above its head set with green stones. The murti wears an orange and green cloth, rudraksha malas, a jewelled white ornamental necklace and long strands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds draped over its shoulders and down the front. Behind it stands a purple silk drape with gold borders and an orange fabric, and a white cloth with a pink border lies across the foreground. A brass oil lamp appears at the right edge. No people are visible.2011-08-20June 09 20092009-06-09June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20February 20 20132013-02-20Close-up of a decorated ceremonial pot or kalasha-like brass vessel with gold-coloured sculpted body, draped with thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigold strands. Gold leaf-shaped ornaments with green gem pendants hang from the garlands. Green fern sprigs are tucked among the flowers. A gold lamp stand appears at the right edge, and a figure in a teal checked garment and peach silk skirt stands at the top left. Pieces of red-and-cream cloth lie beneath the vessel on a white cloth.2009-06-30August 09 20152015-08-09