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A photograph of a gilded deity murti standing amid dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and purple globe blossoms. The figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown, a heavy gold necklace and bangles, and a decorated shield-like adornment, and holds a long staff in one hand. Ornate ornamented kalasha-like finials flank the figure. The floral backdrop fills the frame, and no physical people are visible.

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November 25 20102010-11-25Night photograph of a deity murti in a procession setting, heavily decorated with a dense surround of garlands in red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with green leaves. The central metal murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a sparkling necklace, ornate gold garlands and holds a staff-like emblem in one hand. A smaller murti with a jeweled headdress and red tilak stands at the left edge, and a partially visible decorated figure appears at the right. A decorated canopy with fringe hangs at the top against a black sky. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-11-25A metal deity murti stands in the centre, adorned with a tall jewelled crown and a jewelled ornamental shield-like backing, with a long garland of marigolds and red roses surrounding it. Gold and jewelled figures flank the central deity. Yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers frame the arrangement against dark green leaves. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-11-25A gold-bodied deity murti. It is surrounded by dense garlands of white and yellow chrysanthemums, purple globe-amaranth strands and red roses, with a red and green leaf background. No people are visible; the figure is a statue, so no physical person is depicted.2011-10-06A golden deity murti stands at the centre of an elaborate floral decoration, adorned with a crown, layered necklaces and a jewelled gold border. Behind it, garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers fan out in a dense arch. The figure holds a ceremonial object in one raised hand, and white and gold cloth draped beside it frames the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.2016-04-03A decorated metal murti of a deity with a tall jeweled crown stands at centre, holding a trident and a long staff topped with an ornate finial, while embellished ornaments and a jeweled chest piece cover its body. It is framed by a dense arch of marigold, red rose and white jasmine garlands with green leaves against a dark background. Smaller decorated murtis flank it on each side, one wearing a pink flower at the head, both in jeweled crowns and ornaments. The scene reads as a deity alankaram at a temple or ashram. No people are visible.2010-11-09Night procession image of two metal deity murti figures, one standing centrally and one partly visible at left, both adorned with heavy floral garlands in red, yellow, white and purple marigold-type flowers and green leaves. The central figure wears a jeweled crown, holds a staff or trident-like implement and a rudraksha-style mala, and is draped with ornate jewelry. A red and gold umbrella canopy with fringe hangs overhead against a dark night sky. No physical people are visible.2010-11-25A deity murti stands centrally, adorned with a silver crown, ornate jeweled silver necklaces and armour-like decorations, holding a trident-like staff and a flag, with a golden mount beneath its feet. Two smaller silver murtis flank it on either side, one holding a pink flower. The three figures are framed by a large arch of marigolds, white jasmine and red and green garlands, set against a dim background with red fabric draped at the edges. No people are visible.2010-11-09 +1 copiesApril 13 20142014-04-13A photograph of deity murti figures dressed for worship. The central standing figure, in gold-toned metal, wears an ornate crown, layered jeweled necklaces and a jeweled belt, and holds a trident-like staff. Flanking figures on either side wear jeweled crowns and necklaces and hold ritual objects. The figures are framed by thick garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigolds, and purple flower strands, with green leaves and a gold ornate backdrop behind them.2013-02-20A bronze deity murti is decorated with flowers and jewelled ornaments. The figure wears a tall, ornate crown studded with red and green gems and a heavy jewelled necklace and bead garland. It holds a staff with a spear-like finial in one hand and a rod in the other, with the other hands raised in mudra. Behind it, a garland of purple, yellow, red and white flowers forms a halo-like backdrop, with fresh leaves below. Jewelled ritual vessels appear at the left and right edges. No people are visible.2010-11-25A deity murti stands centrally, decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves and white flower strands, and dressed in silver embellishment set with red stones. It wears a tall jewelled crown and an orange-red turban, and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial sword or spear. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it, also in silver jewelled garments with red and pink floral offerings. A red and gold draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the scene. The image is an offering-decorated murti, not a live person.2016-11-06