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March 02 2018

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A photograph of a gold deity murti of Lord Vishnu-style form, richly adorned with a jeweled crown, layered red, yellow and white flower garlands, green leaf garlands and pink pom-pom decorations, set on a silver-edged platform at night. Behind it, a few people stand in the dark, including one bare-chested man with a sacred thread and a person in a dark patterned shirt holding a brass vessel. The scene suggests a procession or puja for the murti.2017-01-08A decorated deity murti is carried on a silver palanquin at night during a procession. The figure wears a gold crown with a tall jewelled finial, rich gold and jewelled ornaments, and a red and yellow garland with pink pompoms. Green leaf garlands and yellow and white flowers surround the platform. Behind, attendants in dark clothing and an orange-robed figure are partly visible, with brass vessels nearby.2017-01-08Night procession scene with a deity murti of a standing figure dressed in orange, holding a staff and a small bow-like object, set within a large arch of red, pink, purple and white flower garlands on a decorated ratha or palanquin. A green embroidered cloth covers the vehicle base, with a golden umbrella canopy with green and pink tassels above and a gold lamp at left. At left, a man in an orange garment and a beaded mala stands near the vehicle, one hand resting on it. A small illuminated area of the outdoor street is visible behind.2011-10-30Night photograph of a festival procession chariot draped in dense garlands of yellow, white, orange and magenta flowers, with hanging tassels in pink, red and teal and gilded finials under a flower canopy. At the centre sits a deity murti or decorated figure adorned with flower garlands, wearing a red and gold garment, with a folded white cloth. On the left, a bald man in glasses and white clothing holds a white fan or chamara and stands near the chariot edge. The scene is lit by warm lamps against a dark background.2011-10-03A richly decorated deity murti. Yellow roses are scattered at its base. Behind it, a few people in orange and white ritual dress are partly visible, including a bare-chested man in orange cloth and a man wearing glasses in white. The deity is a statue, not a person, and no clear a person appearance cues are visible.2017-01-08November 21 20132013-11-21October 03 20112011-10-03A night procession photograph of a decorated deity murti on a palanquin-style ratha. The metal figure wears a gold crown and gold garland and sits inside an arched frame covered with red, gold and white beadwork. Garlands of marigold-like flowers in yellow, purple, green and red drape the arch and figure. A golden lion-faced ornament sits atop the arch, beneath a multicoloured canopy. A golden animal figure, possibly a lion or mount, is visible at the lower left. Dark trees and a crescent moon fill the background, with small green lights strung in the foliage. No people are visible.2017-03-02A night procession photograph of an ornate ratha or palanquin lit against a dark background. A deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers and a red-and-yellow floral arch. Gold bells and pink, teal and red tassels hang from the canopy, and gold ornamental fittings frame the structure. A dim figure with glasses appears at the lower left edge, and a few partial figures are visible at the bottom edge.2011-10-03November 21 20132013-11-21October 03 20112011-10-03A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Krishna standing on a silver-sequined base within a large arched garland of marigolds and roses in yellow, orange, red, and green. The figure wears a golden crown, yellow silk garments, and ornate gold jewellery. Peacock feathers rise behind the arch, and a gilded cow figure with a jewelled headdress stands at the left beside a dark red curtain. Dark background, warm lighting.2017-08-14