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A photograph of a deity murti. The murti wears a jewelled crown, layered silver-and-jewel necklaces, an orange and green saree with gold border, and holds a veena-like object and a scepter-like staff. It is densely garlanded with yellow and white marigolds, purple flowers, green leaves and red petals arranged in concentric arches, set against a deep maroon cloth. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a deity murti. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a heavy silver and jeweled necklace, an orange and green silk sari with gold border, and holds a sword and a small fan-like object. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white and purple flowers, green leaves and scattered red rose petals. No physical people are visible in the scene.2011-12-10A photograph of a deity murti, a silver-faced figure in an orange and green silk sari with gold border, adorned with layered silver necklaces and a silver crown, holding a veena-like instrument and a staff-like object. It is framed by a recessed arch of ornate embossed silver, a magenta cloth backdrop, and heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white chrysanthemums, purple and magenta flowers and green leaves arranged in concentric arches. No people are visible; the setting is dark at night with a stone platform in front.2011-12-10A deity murti stands under a golden arch, framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine-like flowers, purple and green leaves, and red rose petals. The figure wears a silver-embellished crown, a silver necklace, and an orange and green silk sari, holding a ceremonial fan-like object and a trident-like staff. Red cloth drapes behind the arch. No physical people are visible.2011-12-10A photograph of a deity murti, a female goddess figure, standing in a gold-framed arched shrine decorated with heavy garlands of yellow and white marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. The murti wears an orange and gold sari with a green border, a tall silver crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and holds a staff. The shrine is backed by a deep magenta cloth, with rows of similar flower garlands hanging along the right side and a metal staircase visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-10December 01 20112011-12-01December 10 20112011-12-10A golden statue of a saint, dressed in maroon and gold-bordered garments with a gold turban and a jewelled crown, is framed by a dense arch of marigold, rose and white jasmine garlands in red, orange, yellow and green. Layered silver and pearl necklaces, a jewelled belt and gold armlets adorn the figure, which holds one gold hand near the chest. The setting is a decorated shrine with a gold arched canopy above. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and a blurred green leaf fills the lower foreground.2015-06-03A deity murti stands within a golden arched shrine frame, dressed in an orange-red sari with silver-and-gold jewelled ornaments, a large silver-and-gold crown with pink and green detailing, and a broad jewelled necklace. It holds a golden staff and a long spear-like rod. The figure is framed by a dense arch of garlands in magenta, red, white, yellow and green, with scattered red and orange flowers. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of the shrine decoration.2011-12-10A deity murti of a goddess is decorated for worship, seated within a golden arched frame draped in red cloth. She wears an orange and green silk sari, a tall ornate crown, layered gold necklaces and jewellery. Dense garlands of yellow, orange, purple, white and green flowers frame the figure, and more garlands hang on the wall behind. The setting appears to be a dimly lit temple or pavilion with metal stairs and fluorescent lights at the sides. No people are visible in the scene.2011-12-10October 09 20102010-10-09A golden deity murti of a goddess stands decorated with heavy jewelled necklaces, a black crown with gold and gem ornaments, and a green silk sari with gold zari borders. The figure is framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands studded with blue and silver beads, edged with red rose garlands, with yellow marigold strings and green leaves. A purple cloth covers the base, and green and red decorative birds flank the arch at the top corners. No people are visible.2013-10-06A gilded statue of a female deity stands in a flower-decorated arch, its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure wears a deep maroon silk sari with gold zari borders and layered white and red beaded jewellery, large gold earrings and a jewelled waist ornament. Garlands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers frame the figure, and a gold ornate crown-shaped backdrop rises above. A yellow cloth covers the base. No people are visible; the figure is a deity murti.2011-12-18