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February 22 20132013-02-22February 22 20132013-02-22 +2 copiesFebruary 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti in a golden shrine. The central figure is a standing Vishnu-form murti with a tall jeweled crown, a red and white garland of flowers, a tilak mark on the forehead, and a teal and red garment with elaborate jeweled ornaments. Above it a gilded seven-headed serpent hood. Flanking figures in maroon and silver-jeweled attire stand on either side, also murtis. Gilded ornamental carvings fill the background. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti of Vishnu reclining or seated beneath a great multi-headed serpent hood of gold and orange. The central figure wears layered jewelled garlands, a green and gold garment, and an orange sash with embroidered borders. Flanking figures in green and gold saris with gold necklaces stand at either side. Golden fabric drapes the base, and ornate carved pillars and a brass lamp frame the altar in a temple setting.2016-07-03December 05 20162016-12-05July 03 20162016-07-03A red-lit photograph of a deity murti shrine. A central deity figure stands beneath a large multi-headed golden serpent hood, adorned with layered red and pink beaded garlands, jewelled necklaces and a crown-like headdress. Two smaller attendant figures in red and orange silk stand on either side, each wearing jewelled headdresses and beaded necklaces. Tall silver oil lamps flank the shrine, and the golden seat is decorated with a scaled pattern, set against an ornately carved dark wood backdrop.2016-04-24A photograph of a decorated shrine with three deity murtis, presumably Hindu images, under an ornate golden canopy. The central figure wears a jeweled crown, a gold and red-stoned necklace, a white dhoti with gold border and a red cloth, and holds a sword-like staff while a large cobra with raised hood coils around it. Flanking figures, one in green and one in blue saris with tall crowns and heavy gold jewelry, stand on either side. Garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers hang around the figures and blue ornate pillars frame the scene. A silver vessel sits in the foreground. No people are physically present.2014-09-30Photograph of a temple shrine with three golden-framed niches against red drapes. The central figure is a deity murti seated on a golden throne with a multi-hooded serpent canopy, holding a trident-like staff, wearing a red and gold crown, pink and white garlands and a green-and-red sari-like garment. Flanking it are a standing murti in a purple garment with an ornate crown and garland, and a standing murti in a brown robe and red turban with a garland. Brass oil lamps stand in front, and garlands of yellow and pink flowers hang across the central murti. The figures are statues, not physical people.2017-09-03A decorated festival float shows a central deity murti flanked by two standing figures, all adorned with garlands of red flowers and gold-toned marigold garlands. The central figure wears a tall crown and jewelled necklaces with a white dhoti-like garment. Standing figures to either side wear ornate jewelled costumes, one with a red headdress and one in a green skirt with an elaborate crown. In front are a golden serpent-hooded pedestal, a kalasha-style vessel, and small brass figurines. Red velvet draping covers the platform, and a painted backdrop of a large banyan tree with golden arch framing sits behind the figures under bright strip lights.2015-09-15Three deity murti sit on an ornate golden throne framed by a gilded arch with a draped orange curtain behind. The central figure wears an elaborate crown, a heavy white and gold necklace, and an orange-and-gold garment; a pair of seated figures flank it, one in a deep maroon cloth and one in orange with a jewelled crown. Each figure is encircled by jewelled cobra-hood shapes and marigold garlands, and the central figure holds a raised hand and a lotus-like object.2017-05-05