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A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like altar in a festival procession setting. Two figures sit side by side: the larger one wears an orange turban-like crown, gold ornaments and an orange-and-red garment, while the figure beside wears a red and green sari with gold jewellery. Both are draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves in layered bands. A glowing gold silver halo or arch rises behind them against a red backdrop, with banana leaves framing the sides. Red satin cloth covers the base. These are statues, not living people, so no physical people are present.

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December 05 20112011-12-05A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated with a child figure on her lap, set before a dark red satin backdrop framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white blossoms. The murti wears an orange and gold sari with a green border and gold jewellery, and a gold crown sits behind. Colourful painted panels with floral and geometric patterns flank the altar, and banana leaves stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.2011-12-05A photograph of a festive procession shrine lit at night, framed by tall painted cloth banners in red, green, blue, yellow and orange with white dove motifs and floral patterns. Two small deity murtis are seated at the centre of a red-draped platform, dressed in red and orange garments, encircled by thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers and a golden crown-like arch behind them. Banana leaves stand at either side. Two bare-footed attendants or devotees are not clearly visible.2011-12-05A seated deity murti. The murti wears an orange and red sari with an ornate silver and gem-studded necklace, heavy jewelled collars, bangles and a jewelled crown. The shrine is framed by golden carved panels and a red curtain.2012-05-03A seated deity murti is adorned for a festival puja. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold embellished bodice, and a green garment with a red-and-gold skirt of patterned textile. A spear-like staff stands upright beside its shoulder. A dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green frames the figure against a dark backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and decorated umbrella-shaped canopies in red, gold and blue flank the murti.2008-10-02Night photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple shrine, framed by vertical strands of marigold, white jasmine and pink flower garlands. Two gilded figures stand or sit behind an ornate peetha: the figure on the left wears a tall golden crown with a red-orange cloth, a jewelled necklace and a purple lower garment; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and an orange-gold garment. In front, a large red and orange floral arrangement and garlands cover a central figure with a painted face, and small oil lamps glow on the side. No people are visible.2007-12-10A deity murti of a goddess dressed in a red sari with gold border, adorned with a tall crown, white jasmine and beaded necklaces, and heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers arranged in arches around her. A green and gold cloth drapes behind, with a gold ornamental canopy above. Flanking deity murtis are also decorated with garlands, and potted plants sit at the right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-29May 03 20122012-05-03A photograph of a decorated murti seated on a red and pink draped throne before a gold-framed arch. The figure wears a red turban, a large silver and gold necklace, and a gold-trimmed garland, and is heavily garlanded with yellow, red and white flower strands. Flower borders in orange, yellow and pink frame the scene. At lower left a man in white dhoti and shawl with long hair sits and tends the garlands beside a brass lamp. Printed copyright and source text appears on the lower right.2016-01-04December 10 20072007-12-10December 05 20142014-12-05 +1 copiesNight photograph of a shrine decorated with dense garlands of marigolds and flowers in red, orange, yellow and white. At the centre sit two deity murtis: a gold-faced figure in a red turban and white garland, and a second figure with a dark cap and gold ornaments, both seated on a raised platform. A large red and green flower decoration with a gold yantra-like design is placed before them. Oil lamps glow at the sides. No physical people are visible.2007-12-10