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Close-up photograph of a row of ornate golden deity murtis in a hall lined with yellow marigold garlands. The foreground figure wears a jewelled crown, pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a blue-and-gold garment, and holds a staff. Behind it, similar murtis wear red and gold crowns and orange garments. Seated devotees in white and blue clothing sit on the floor in the background, and a person in cream clothing walks past. A large screen hangs on the wall above, and yellow and red banners decorate the hall.

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December 24 20092009-12-24Several ornate metal murti statues of deities stand in a row beside a pink-walled hall, adorned with yellow marigold garlands and jewelled crowns. The central figure wears a tall crown with a dark feather plume, a layered pearl-and-bead necklace and a richly decorated body; another crowned figure on the right has a jewelled headdress with red and green stones. Brass lamps with cup-shaped tops and a pink cloth draped below suggest preparation for worship. Pink curtains hang in the background, with colourful festoons overhead. No physical people are prominently in the foreground.2009-12-24Close view of a row of decorated deity murti figures in a temple setting, adorned with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers. The foremost figure is a silver-toned murti wearing a tall golden crown-like finial on a dark cap, a gold necklace with a large purple gem, and a blue-and-gold garment. Behind it, gilded figures and a blue embellished panel with silver jewel studs are visible. Golden animal figurines, possibly a vahana, sit in the lower left. Gold and silver ornaments and flowers fill the frame.2016-12-19June 16 20092009-06-16 +1 copiesRow of ornate bronze deity murti statues seated on yellow silk cloths in a long white-canopied hall. The figures wear jeweled crowns, gold-and-red garments, green sarees, yellow marigold garlands and jeweled necklaces; the foreground figure holds a long staff. Several people in white ritual clothing sit in the background.2009-12-24December 19 20162016-12-19Close-up photograph of ornately dressed metal deity murti figures decorated with white jasmine garlands, red roses and jewelled ornaments. The central figure wears a jewelled crown with red and green stones, a bejewelled necklace and a gold kalasha-like object held in the hand. Orange and red fabric and a blurred background frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2010-12-23Close photograph of two gilded metal murti statues decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears a red turban with pearl strands and a jewelled crown, and holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like finial. The figure on the right wears a black tall headdress with red and white jewelled bands, ornate earrings, and a jewelled gold collar over a brown garment. Both faces are polished gold with red lips and painted eyes. Bright multicolour jewelled embellishments cover their clothing, and white and purple flower garlands are visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2009-06-03 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20092009-01-12December 24 20092009-12-24July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis are decorated for worship against a crimson draped backdrop with ornate gold-toned frame. The murti on the left wears a tall silver-and-gold crown, a heavy gold necklace and jewelled ornaments, with a garland of yellow flowers and red blossoms. The murti on the right wears a pink-and-gold headdress, a green-and-gold sari-style cloth, layered gold necklaces and a garland of yellow and red flowers. Tall brass oil lamps stand beside them, and a brass bird-topped staff rests in the centre, with a brass lamp in front. The scene suggests a temple-style abhishekam or puja setting.2015-10-18