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July 09 20132013-07-09July 09 20132013-07-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated metal deity murti standing on a palanquin or ratha platform, dressed in a purple silk garment with gold-toned jewelled ornaments, a jewelled crown, and large red and white stone pendants. Long garlands of red roses, white and yellow marigolds, and green leaves drape down both sides of the figure, with an orange and gold brocade border visible on the left. Behind it, an ornate gold structure and a blurred second decorated figure appear. No physical people are visible in the frame.2016-12-19September 23 20172017-09-23June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti is richly adorned for worship. It wears a tall jewelled crown encrusted with white stones and red and green accents, a crescent ornament at the brow, and a deep blue garment with gold and stone-studded shoulder pieces. Thick white jasmine garlands wrap the figure, interspersed with purple flowers, orange-dotted blossoms and bands of pink, yellow and green thread. A rudraksha mala hangs at the side. The dark maroon drape behind and a blue fabric at the upper right form the backdrop. No people are visible.2016-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06June 03 20122012-06-03June 03 20152015-06-03A golden metal deity murti of a goddess is decorated for worship, framed by a large arch of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. She wears an elaborate jewelled crown, a gold necklace with multicoloured gemstones, and a purple and pink sari with gold border. She holds a golden trident-like staff and other ceremonial objects, and a long green stalk rises beside her. A flat-topped golden face mask and gold ornaments accent the figure, with a red-and-white banner overhead.2008-10-01A photograph of a deity murti decorated for a festival procession, its face and upper body covered in dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers with blue and pink accents, with green leaf garlands woven through. The figure wears elaborate silver and gold ornaments, a large dark red-and-white jewelled pendant and a crown-like headpiece, and a long ceremonial sceptre or staff with a jewelled finial extends to the right. Gold filigree panels and a lit background suggest a nighttime temple or procession setting. No people are visible.2017-01-08June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copies