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A photograph of a deity murti standing in a shrine, adorned with a white and gold crown, heavy jewelled necklaces, emerald and diamond ornaments and a gold waist belt over a cream-gold garment. Garlands of red roses, white roses, yellow marigolds and purple blossoms frame the figure in an arch. Below, a green cloth covers a seat with a gold lion or serpent-like base in the foreground. Two decorative gold and white ornamental finials rise at the top corners. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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January 08 20172017-01-08A deity murti is decorated for worship, seated on a golden serpent hood base with a coiled golden naga behind it. The figure wears a pink and orange silk garment, a deep navy velvet cloth, and elaborate gold and diamond-studded jewellery including a large ornate necklace, layered chains and armlets. A tall dark headdress with jewelled ornaments rises above the head, and raised hands hold ritual objects. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds, with green leaves framing the arrangement. A silver lamp stand sits in the foreground.2011-10-01A jeweled processional deity murti, a Vishnu-form image with a tall ornate crown, Urdhva Pundra tilak, and a heavy gold and gem-studded torso ornament, is decorated with red rose garlands, yellow and white flower strands, green leaf garlands and a gold coin necklace. Peacock-shaped floral frames stand on either side, and a silver ornamented base is in the foreground. Gold carved pillars and a lattice screen are behind it at night, marking an evening procession setting. No people are visible.2017-01-08Photo 11734907May 07 20172017-05-07 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti stands on a golden vahana-like base draped with a green cloth, surrounded by arches of red roses, white roses, yellow marigolds and purple flower garlands. The murti wears a tall ornate crown with a peacock feather, layered jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, and armlets. Gold-coloured ornaments and tassels hang at the right. No physical people are visible in the frame.2013-10-10June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti of Vishnu stands at the centre, shown as a figure with a tall jewelled crown, Vaishnava urdhva pundra tilak on the forehead, and an ornate gold and gemstone chest ornament with a large red stone. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, with green leaves, frame the figure in a dense arch, and a gold peacock-shaped ornament sits to the right. Behind it stands a gold latticed screen with a glimpse of a silver offering tray in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2017-01-08A gilded deity murti is seated on a golden lion-supported throne backed by an ornate golden arch with a teal cloth niche. The murti wears a tall golden crown with red jewel accents, a red and gold garment, and layered gold necklaces. It is heavily adorned with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands, with green leaves between them. A mint-green silk cloth drapes below the seat. A white floor-standing air conditioner stands at the right edge. The image is a photograph of a decorated deity display, with no visible person.2015-02-25January 08 20172017-01-08A decorated deity murti stands in the centre of an altar framed by red roses, white roses, yellow marigolds and purple flower garlands. The figure wears a tall white and gold jewelled crown with a peacock feather, a golden face with a vertical tilak, and layered gold necklaces set with green, red and white stones, including a large green cross pendant. Its white cloth is draped over a teal green cloth on the altar, with yellow flowers and a small golden kalasha-like object at the base. Gold ornamental shields with red and white jewelling sit at the top corners. No physical people are visible.2013-10-10A richly adorned deity murti. It wears a tall jeweled crown with a gold finial, a white and red urdhva pundra tilak, and heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces, armlets and a large red-stone pendant. Its garments are green and gold brocade. It is framed by a horseshoe of red roses, yellow marigold and white jasmine garlands with blue and pink accents, green leaf garlands, a curved gold coin chain, and green peacock-shaped ornaments at the sides. No people are visible.2017-01-08