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Photograph of a deity murti decorated for festival worship, standing on a bed of red roses within an arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands with green leaf festoons. The murti wears a tall crown with a red tilak, white dhoti-style cloth with gold border, red skirt, and a large silver-and-jewelled necklace studded with red and green stones, holding a garland of green leaves. A green cloth backdrop and a partially visible person at the left edge appear in the dim setting. No living a person is visible; the figure is a statue.

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A night procession photograph of a brown-faced deity murti standing on a ratha-style float or palanquin completely decorated with red and white roses, yellow and white marigold-type flowers, and green leaves. The murti wears a tall crown with a red tilak on the forehead, a white silk dhoti with a red and gold skirt, and a heavy jewelled necklace and belt of red, green and white stones. Its right hand holds a small staff, and the left arm is raised. Behind the float, a few devotees are partly visible at the left edge in the dark. The image carries a copyright credit on the right side.2017-12-02December 02 20172017-12-02A golden statue of a saint, dressed in maroon and gold-bordered garments with a gold turban and a jewelled crown, is framed by a dense arch of marigold, rose and white jasmine garlands in red, orange, yellow and green. Layered silver and pearl necklaces, a jewelled belt and gold armlets adorn the figure, which holds one gold hand near the chest. The setting is a decorated shrine with a gold arched canopy above. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and a blurred green leaf fills the lower foreground.2015-06-03Night procession at a temple festival, with a deity murti standing on a large ratha-style structure heavily decorated with red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands and green leaves. The murti wears a crown, a white dhoti, a red skirt-like cloth, and a large ornate jewelled necklace and chest adornment. Crowds of devotees surround the float; in the foreground a shirtless man with a red rudraksha mala and a bare-chested man with vibhuti marks walk beside it. Stage lights and a red wall appear in the background.2017-12-02November 19 20132013-11-19 +1 copiesA silver deity murti of Venkateswara (Balaji) with a tall ornate silver crown and Vaishnava urdhva pundra mark stands at the centre of a dense floral arrangement. Red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves form a heart-shaped frame around the figure, which wears layered silver jewellery and a necklace. A red and gold brocade cloth covers the base, with a yellow silk drape at the right and red hanging garlands in the background. No physical people are visible.2010-12-17January 15 20132013-01-15 +3 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12A photograph of a deity murti decorated for a festival procession, its face and upper body covered in dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers with blue and pink accents, with green leaf garlands woven through. The figure wears elaborate silver and gold ornaments, a large dark red-and-white jewelled pendant and a crown-like headpiece, and a long ceremonial sceptre or staff with a jewelled finial extends to the right. Gold filigree panels and a lit background suggest a nighttime temple or procession setting. No people are visible.2017-01-08A metal murti of a deity stands under a gilded arch framed with ornate golden repoussé panels, draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses. The deity wears a tall crown, layered silver necklaces and ornaments, and an orange-red cloth draped across its shoulders. A small brass kalasha or lamp sits at its base among the flowers, and fresh leaves lie in front. The setting is an outdoor courtyard with potted plants and paving. No people are visible in the frame.2013-01-15December 17 20102010-12-17December 17 20102010-12-17