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Photo 11702178April 18 20162016-04-18 +1 copiesA decorated ceremonial palanquin or ratha in a street procession, topped by a red and gold embroidered canopy with sequin-like ornamentation and gold fringe. Beneath it sits a deity murti, with a green and red adorned face, wearing a garland, flanked by two smaller figures in silver-toned attire on a gold draped backdrop inside an ornate gilded frame. The base is heaped with purple, white and red lilies and flowers. Yellow and pink flags flutter on poles against a pale sky with trees behind.2016-04-18 +1 copiesOutdoor photo of two large metal murti statues, a deity pair, standing in an ornate brass arch framed against an orange gold-brocade backdrop with palm trees behind. The figure on the left wears a red turban and a dark silver lower garment, holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object, and has a crown-like headpiece. The figure on the right wears a black crown, a red sari with gold border, and a long multi-strand necklace. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower garlands. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2013-03-10December 21 20172017-12-21Close-up photograph of two ornately dressed metal deity murtis processional figures on a decorated ratha or palanquin. Both have golden faces, black crowns and jeweled headdresses. The figure on the left wears a blue and red striped garment and raises a hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a green and gold garment with a jeweled collar. Behind them stand a large cobra-hooded canopy covered in gold sequins, a gold-and-red fringed parasol with dark finials, and a green-lit backdrop. No physical people are visible.2016-12-02A photograph of two gilded deity murtis seated side by side inside a temple shrine, framed by garlands of white jasmine and red flowers draped in arches. The murti on the left wears a tall crown, a trident, and a jewelled necklace; the murti on the right wears a crown with a sheath of red and gold cloth. Both are dressed in silk in pink, red, gold and blue tones. In front stands an ornate gold crown with green stone inlay, surrounded by flower garlands and a decorated base.Close photo of two gilded murti figures of deities, a male figure in a green turban with a crescent-moon crown and a female figure with dark hair and a jewelled headpiece, both in green garments heavily adorned with layered necklaces, earrings and bangles. The male figure holds a trident-like staff, the female figure holds a small object. They are framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers, green leaves and a gold arch, with red drapery behind. Deity murti.2010-12-20A decorated float procession scene with a central golden deity murti seated on a golden throne, wearing a jewelled crown and heavy gold necklaces and garlands. Two smaller attendant figures in green and gold stand on either side, one holding a fan-like yak-tail whisk. A large red and gold ornate umbrella canopy shelters the central figure. The float is banked with pink, white and purple lilies and red flowers. Behind it, saffron and red flags, strings of colourful bunting and a painted figure can be seen among bare trees.2016-04-18Two metal deity murtis seated side by side on a golden throne against a gold satin backdrop within an ornate gilded arch. The left figure is blue-skinned with a red and green turban, carrying a trident-like staff and a mala of red and white flowers; the right figure wears a crown, jewelled necklaces and a purple-and-maroon garment, garlanded with red and white flowers. Both wear silver ornaments and kumkum on the forehead. The image is a photograph of statues, with no physical people present.2013-02-05 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20092009-01-12A photograph of a golden utsava murti pair of Shiva and Parvati seated under an ornate gold arch against a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a multicoloured crown with jewelled ornaments and holds a trident and a small drum-like object; the figure on the right wears a jewelled headdress, heavy necklaces and a red and teal sari. Both are draped with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, and a row of green and gold lamp-shaped ornaments hangs at the front. No physical people are visible; the image shows deity murtis only.2008-10-02