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February 06 20142014-02-06February 15 20142014-02-15February 06 20142014-02-06A photograph of a decorated processional deity murti at night, shown under a large white and red ceremonial umbrella with tasselled red fringe and a red lotus-shaped top. A central standing deity murti wears a red crown, gold and multicoloured jewelled necklaces and a dark embroidered garment, holding a staff-like object in one hand. Flanking figures on either side wear gold crowns and jewelled necklaces with red and gold garments. The three murtis stand within an ornate gold arched frame draped with garlands of yellow, red, green, white and pink flowers. The background is black with a metal railing visible at right.2006-09-02February 27 20142014-02-27A night photograph of a festival utsava murti displayed on a gilded palanquin under a large ceremonial umbrella with white fringed canopy, red tassels and a red central pole. The central deity figure, adorned with gold jewellery, a tall crown and a dense garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers, stands flanked by two smaller consort figures in colourful silk garments with gold necklaces and jewelled crowns. Garlands drape across the whole display against a dark background. No people are visible in the frame.2006-09-02February 24 20152015-02-24A decorated deity murti of a standing four-armed form, adorned with a jewelled silver crown, heavy silver and gem necklaces and a white dhoti with red and gold border, flanked by two smaller consort murtis in green and orange silk saris with silver jewellery. Strands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flower garlands frame the figures, set before a gold repoussé arch and a gold-plated elephant-shaped base in front. No living people are visible.2013-02-21October 03 20142014-10-03 +1 copiesFebruary 08 20142014-02-08 +1 copiesPhotograph of a deity murti seated on a golden throne within an ornate gilded arched canopy, outdoors under a pale sky with trees behind. The figure wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold silk garment, layered silver and gem necklaces and a red central pendant. It holds a golden mace-like object and a small green parrot-shaped ornament. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow and purple flowers and white jasmine drape the throne on both sides. No physical people are visible in the frame.2015-04-21A night photograph of a processional deity murti, a golden utsava figure seated centrally in a red and green silk garment with a gold crown and jewelled gold necklaces. Flanking figures on either side wear similar crowns, gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces. The figures are framed by a large ornate gold arch decorated with garlands of white flowers, red roses, yellow marigolds and multicoloured fabric strands. Gold mirror-like detailing and a jewelled pendant decorate the central figure's chest. The setting appears to be outdoors after dark. No physical people are clearly visible in the foreground.2006-09-02