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Night photograph of a deity murti decorated for procession or ritual display. The central figure is a gilded metal idol in a green and red silk garment, wearing a tall golden crown, ornate gold necklaces and jeweled earrings. It is framed by a large ornate gold arched canopy and draped with thick garlands of white, red, yellow and green flowers. Two smaller attendant figures with tall crowns and beaded necklaces flank the central idol. Behind, a few blurred people in light clothing stand in the dark background, one in a pale sari on the right.

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A night photograph of a processional deity murti, a golden utsava figure seated centrally in a red and green silk garment with a gold crown and jewelled gold necklaces. Flanking figures on either side wear similar crowns, gold ornaments and jewelled necklaces. The figures are framed by a large ornate gold arch decorated with garlands of white flowers, red roses, yellow marigolds and multicoloured fabric strands. Gold mirror-like detailing and a jewelled pendant decorate the central figure's chest. The setting appears to be outdoors after dark. No physical people are clearly visible in the foreground.2006-09-02A photograph of three metal deity murtis seated side by side in front of a gilded arch, all draped in garlands of white, red, yellow, orange and green flowers. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with red jewel, a large jewelled necklace, a red and green silk sari, and a rounded ornament on the chest; the two flanking figures wear smaller crowns, jewelled necklaces and dark blouses. The setting is dark, with the murtis lit from the front.2006-09-02A night-time outdoor photograph of three gilded deity murtis standing together on a wooden platform in front of a large ornate gold-framed arch. The central murti wears a tall conical crown, large earrings, a gold armour-like breastplate and long gold necklaces, and is draped in a thick garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The two flanking murtis, one on each side, wear similar crowns, jewelled necklaces and pastel-coloured silk garments, each also encircled by flower garlands in red, yellow and white. Dim figures and a table are visible in the background.2006-09-02A photograph of a golden deity murti seated at the centre of an arched display, flanked by two smaller golden figures. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, large round earrings, a jewelled breastplate, a green and red silk garment and bangled arms. Both side figures wear jewelled necklaces and crowns, and the whole arrangement is framed by thick garlands of white, red, yellow, orange and green flowers. The setting is dark.2006-09-02Three gilded deity murtis stand before a golden arched backdrop decorated with floral scrollwork against a dark night setting. The central figure wears a tall crown, a heavy gold and jewelled breastplate, and a gold necklace over a purple garment, with garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers draped across the arch. Flanking figures on either side wear layered jewelled necklaces, earrings, pink and green silk garments and tall crowns, with multicoloured flower garlands hanging in front of them. The scene is an arrangement of decorated murtis rather than living people.2006-09-02September 10 20062006-09-10A photograph of a deity murti standing centrally, adorned with a golden crown, gold jewellery and a heavy gold chest ornament with inset red and green stones. The central figure is wrapped in a dense garland of green, yellow, red and white flowers arranged in bands. Two smaller attendant figures stand on either side, also in gold crowns, pearl-and-stone necklaces and garlands, one in pink and purple, the other in green and pink garments. The background is a gilded arch framing the arrangement against a dark setting.2006-09-02November 19 20152015-11-19Night photograph of three gilded deity murtis (metal utsava images) decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, large jewelled earrings, layered gold and gem-set necklaces and a jewelled chest ornament. Flanking figures wear pink and green saris, gold necklaces and crowns. A light-coloured cloth canopy stands behind them. At the right edge, a partially visible person wears a checked shirt and khaki trousers. No a person candidate is visible.2006-09-02A night photograph of a processional palanquin standing on a dirt ground with dark trees behind. Above it hangs a large umbrella-like canopy with silver fringed cloth edged in red tassels and a red and gold centre. The gilded arched frame is draped with red, white and multicolour flower garlands. Seated in the centre is a gold-coloured deity murti wearing a crown and a green and red garment with a heavy jewelled necklace and a green-and-red garland across its lap. Two smaller gold figures flank it on either side, also adorned with garlands and jewelled necklaces. No physical people are visible.2006-09-02A night photograph of a gilded processional deity murti standing centrally in a large circular garland frame of marigold-yellow, maroon, green, pink and white flowers. The central golden figure wears a red and gold crown, a layered jewelled necklace with red and green stones, a dark purple garment and a gold sash, and holds a staff. Two smaller golden attendant figures flank it, each wearing a gold crown and jewelled collar, with red and magenta drapes. Gilded arch panels frame the scene on the left and right against a dark background. No physical people are visible in the scene.2006-09-02November 16 20152015-11-16