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August 19 2017

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A gilded deity murti is dressed for worship in an elaborate arched backdrop of gold and royal-blue embroidered fabric with dense sequin and bead work. The figure wears a tall ornate crown with multicolored fan-shaped headpiece, layered white pearl and bead garlands, and gold jewellery set with green and red stones. Golden decorative trim hangs from the pedestal. Red curtains frame the background. No people are visible.2017-08-19Photo 11706143A photograph of a decorated deity murti. The murti wears a tall red and gold crown with a fan of colourful plumes, layered white pearl and flower garlands, gold and jewelled ornaments, and a gold base with white strings.2017-08-19 +2 copiesAugust 19 20172017-08-19 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti is seated on a golden pedestal before a deep red curtain. The figure wears a tall crown with a fan-shaped ornament of red and multicoloured elements, heavy white pearl garlands, and a large jewelled necklace set with green and red stones. Curved arches behind it are covered with embroidered gold and navy panels decorated with floral motifs and bead work. A gold ornate frame and jewelled lower adornments surround the figure. No physical people are visible; this is an adorned deity display, most.2017-08-19A photograph of three ornately decorated deity murti displayed against a golden arched frame with a painted forest backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a large bejeweled chest ornament with a temple motif, and heavy strings of gold coin garlands and beaded necklaces. The figures to either side wear red and maroon garments, jeweled headdresses and gold necklaces, with one holding an object near the shoulder. Everything is heavily adorned with gold coins, pearls and colourful stones. These are statues, not living people, and no person is shown.2014-11-08August 19 20172017-08-19August 19 20172017-08-19A gilded deity murti is seated under a golden naga hood canopy, dressed in a red and gold sari-style garment with a blue inner cloth, layered jewelled necklaces, large circular gold pendants and a crown with a red jewel. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it, dressed in dark blue and red embroidered costumes with jewelled ornaments. The central figure rests on an ornate orange cushioned throne decorated with gemstone embellishments. White flower garlands drape the throne and canopy, and an orange cloth edge appears at the left. No living people are visible.2016-12-05March 27 20162016-03-27 +1 copiesApril 30 20152015-04-30A gilded deity murti stands in an ornate golden shrine arch framed by blue and maroon velvet borders with gold embroidery. The figure wears a tall white and gold crown, heavy gold and beaded necklaces, and is adorned with bright garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blossoms hanging on both sides. A small brass lamp sits at the lower right edge. Green banana leaves and festive lights appear at the top corners. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-19