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Close photo of a deity murti or ceremonial figure seated on a white satin-draped throne, decorated with yellow and magenta marigold garlands and green leaves. The figure wears a red and orange headcloth with a jeweled band and a large blue and silver jeweled ornament on the chest with gold brocade. A bare golden foot rests on a gold-toned footstool or platform, beside a blue silk garment edged with gold zari border. A gold-tipped staff stands beside the throne. No physical people are clearly visible; the figure appears to be a statue or idol.

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Close-up photograph of an ornate golden deity murti. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and deep red roses are draped across it. A gold ornamental crown-like finial with green stone inlays appears at the right edge, and a golden background panel with floral engraving frames the scene. No people are visible.2010-09-22December 26 20082008-12-26 +1 copiesClose view of a deity murti's lower body standing on a gold pedestal before a gold-framed niche. The figure wears a rust-brown dhoti and an ornate white-and-gold jewelled necklace and anklets. Long garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers with green leaves hang on both sides. A draped blue and gold brocade cloth lies at the base. Red curtains form the backdrop. No people are visible.2017-11-11November 10 20102010-11-10Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial ratha or chariot fitting or processional wheel-hub decoration, with ornate engraved golden bands, floral garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses draped across it, and a gilded deity-like figure with a jewelled crown at right. A green draped cloth forms the backdrop and a golden staff is visible at top. No people are visible.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a richly ornamented golden ceremonial object. Its gold surface carries intricate relief patterns, ring bands and a crowned top with green jewelled elements. Behind it, more gold metalwork and a teal fabric draping are visible. No people are shown.2010-09-22A small gold-coloured deity murti stands on a gold pedestal, draped in a gold sari and silver jewellery, dressed with a dense garland of white jasmine and yellow marigold strands and red and pink flowers. A bare foot in white clothing with a maroon border steps onto the pedestal at left. Brass items including a bell, a steel bowl and a kalasha-like vessel sit at the base amid scattered petals and flowers, indicating a puja or abhishekam setting.2006-10-30December 13 20092009-12-13Night-time photograph of a temple-style deity murti adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers, gold jewellery and a tall ornate crown. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at right, bare-chested and holding up a long flower garland with both arms. Gilded panels and a decorated backdrop frame the scene.2015-11-18Close view of a decorated deity murti of a serpent-hooded figure seated on a red cloth-covered base, with an orange turban-like cloth on its head and a gold cobra hood with green stones overhead. The murti wears a red garment, a jewelled band across the forehead, and a dark rudraksha-style bead garland. Yellow marigold and red flower garlands drape its shoulders and the pedestal. Gold ornamental panels form the base. Blurred figures in blue and white silk clothing with flower garlands stand at the sides. The scene resembles a festival ritual setting. No readable event name appears in the image.2012-10-22August 15 20102010-08-15July 09 20152015-07-09 +1 copies