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A photograph of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured metal image, seated on a magenta cloth over a green silk drape. The murti wears a tall crown, a layered gold necklace, and a white flower garland. It is framed by a tall arch of red, pink, yellow, and purple flower garlands, and a gold-and-green lattice carved frame sits to the left. A painted wall behind shows a multi-armed figure holding a trident and other implements. Two small offering lamps and a brass pot appear at the lower right. No people are visible in the scene.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine alcove, framed by thick arches of yellow marigold, red rose and purple garlands. She wears a green silk sari with a heavy gold and jewelled necklace layers, a jewelled crown, and holds a green parrot-headed object at her side. A green satin cloth drapes her base over a magenta cloth on a gold-edged pedestal, with a painted shrine backdrop above. No people are visible.2013-04-23April 24 20132013-04-24May 13 20132013-05-13A photograph of a deity murti in a green silk sari with gold and jewelled ornaments, a silver crown and a green parrot held in the hand. The figure is densely garlanded with bands of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flower strands and white jasmine. At the right edge a partially visible man in white dhoti and shawl stands beside the murti. Ceremonial decoration for a temple or abhishekam setting.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA decorated silver deity murti stands on a tiered golden base under a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy, framed by arches of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands with green leaves. The figure wears a silver crown, layered silver necklaces, an orange and magenta sari with a green lower skirt, and holds a green parrot near its chest. A small green parrot perches on the stage floor in front of a red cloth-draped platform. A blue wall and dark red curtain form the backdrop.2013-04-19 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a goddess stands in a golden throne-like niche framed by a large arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green. The murti wears a teal-blue blouse with a green skirt, a silver crown, layered silver necklaces and holds a pink lotus bud. A purple cloth drapes the base. To the right, a multi-armed deity figure in orange holds a trident-like weapon and a club. At the lower right, a man in white ritual clothes with a shaved head and a rudraksha-style mala sits beside a microphone, partly visible. The setting is a hall with dark curtains.2013-04-24April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA 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 on a green-draped platform framed by a dense arch of garlands in red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a tall crown, a silver necklace and a silver-toned chest ornament, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A brass lion-head pedestal and brass ceremonial fittings flank the figure, with a red curtain on the left and gilded deity figures in the background. No people are visible.2011-11-28April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies