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A photograph of a decorated deity murti lying on a pink and gold cushioned bed amid dense garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers arranged in arching rows. The reclining figure wears a blue body with gold ornaments, jewelled bangles and an elaborate gold crown. Beside it stands a second adorned murti in a green and orange sari-like garment with a red flower in the hair, wearing heavy gold necklaces and a sweeping braid. A brass lamp stand sits at lower right, and a wall fan and a colourful cloth hanging appear in the background. No physical people are visible.

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October 05 20082008-10-05October 05 20082008-10-05A photograph of a deity murti of Vishnu reclining on a serpent bed, shown as Anantashayana, with a red and pink cushioned couch. A female figure in a green blouse and pink-and-orange skirt stands at the left, attending near the reclining figure. The reclining murti wears blue skin tones, gold ornaments and a crown, and is framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. Brass oil lamps sit in the foreground beside the couch. A striped cloth with floral motifs hangs on the right and a fan is visible at the top right.2008-10-05A richly decorated festival tableau of deity murtis framed by arching garlands of red roses, white and yellow marigolds, and green leaves. A standing figure with a long braid, green and red-orange sari-style dress and heavy gold jewellery holds a lotus-like pink flower and a red-tipped staff, while a seated figure in blue with gold ornaments, an orange turban and a gold crown leans toward her. No physical people are visible; both are statues. The floral arch is set against a backdrop with a colourful patterned cloth at the top right.2008-10-05October 05 20082008-10-05Photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform beneath a garland-draped arch of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and gold brocade skirt, a gold necklace and an ornate gold crown; the figure on the right wears a magenta and blue layered sari, multiple beaded necklaces and a tall crown. Brass oil lamps stand at the corners of the platform and a red and gold canopy hangs above. No people are visible.2008-10-03A photograph of a decorated deity murti depicting Anantha Shayanam, the reclining Vishnu form, displayed in a temple-style alcove. The figure reclines in gold ornaments, a jewelled crown and a green and gold brocade cloth, with a pink and blue skirt on the attached figure beside it. Multiple garlands of yellow, white, red and pink flowers arch overhead, and brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, bowls of fruit and coconuts sit in front. Decorative umbrella-like canopies with embroidered panels frame both sides against dark drapery. No physical people are visible.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03October 05 20082008-10-05October 03 20082008-10-03A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a reclining Vishnu form, labelled as Eshwara Ananda Shayanam on a placard, set beneath a wide arch of marigolds, roses and garlands in red, yellow, white and green. A standing female figure in a green blouse with a multicoloured pink, orange and gold skirt and an ornate crown and gold jewellery stands beside the reclining figure on a striped cushioned bed. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-like vessel, bowls of grains and powders, coconuts, bananas, fruit and flower petals are arranged on an orange cloth in front. Dark blue drapes form the background. No people are visible.2008-10-05