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A dark-complexioned deity murti seated in a gilded ratha or palanquin decorated with flower garlands in orange, white, pink and purple. The figure wears a maroon turban with a jewel at the front, a red tilak on the forehead, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a white dhoti with a coloured border. Gold arm bands and bangles adorn the upraised arms, and silver bead strands hang at the sides of the canopy.

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A dark-stoned deity murti seated on a golden pedestal, adorned with a red and orange flower garland and a maroon turban with a jewel at the forehead. The figure wears layered silver and gold necklaces, a white dhoti with striped border, and has multiple gold-covered arms holding ritual objects. Dense marigold and mixed flower garlands and hanging silver bead strands frame the figure against a teal backdrop. No living people are visible.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA dark-complexioned deity murti seated on a golden peetha throne, wearing a red and maroon turban with a golden crown above it, a white dhoti with a striped border, multiple ornate gold armlets and bangles, and long strands of pearls and rudraksha-like beads with a large pendant necklace. Its hands hold golden implements, and it is framed by an arch of garlands in purple, yellow, white, green and magenta, with long hanging strands of white beads. A green and turquoise backdrop and an orange cloth frame the scene, with a tree and railing behind.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA night photograph of a dark-stone deity murti. The figure wears a red-and-gold headdress, a jewelled necklace, layered gold bangles and a white dhoti with a striped border. Its gold-toned arms hold a trident-like staff and a ceremonial object. The murti stands within a dense arch of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple, green and white, with strands of gold beads cascading down the sides. A blue backdrop and an orange cloth appear at the edges. No people are visible.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesNight photograph of a dark-stone murti of a deity seated on a gilded lotus pedestal within a silver arch framed by garlands in yellow, white, orange, purple and green flowers. The figure has multiple gold arms holding ritual objects, a gold-and-pearl necklace, a crown-like headdress, and a white and green-bordered dhoti. Strands of silver beads hang on either side. Shown as a deity murti; no living people are visible.2015-02-17Night photograph of a black stone deity murti decorated for worship, seated on a gold-plated throne-like pedestal with ornate gold relief. The murti wears a red-and-gold crown, a layered white beaded necklace, a white dhoti with a striped border, and multiple gold arm ornaments; several arms hold gold objects. It is framed by a tall arch of garlands in bands of white, yellow, orange, purple and green, with a golden ceremonial canopy above and an orange cloth beside. No people are visible in the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA dark-skinned deity murti is seated within a decorated shrine arch on a festival float, framed by long multicoloured garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, purple and white, with strands of beads hanging down. The figure wears a red and gold crown, a white dhoti with a striped border, layered beaded necklaces and gold armlets, and holds gold ritual implements in its raised hands. Trees and an orange cloth backdrop surround the float, and a metal railing sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2015-02-19A black stone murti of a seated deity, adorned with a gold crown-style headdress wrapped in white and gold cloth, gold armlets and bangles, multiple strands of brown rudraksha beads on the chest, and a white and gold dhoti. The figure is framed by a dense arrangement of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, white, purple and green garlands, with an orange cloth backdrop behind. Gold ornate pedestal details appear at the base, with a small floral offering placed before it. Trees and greenery surround the outdoor setting.February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesNight photograph of a dark-complexioned deity murti seated on a gilded throne-like base within a silver-framed arched niche. The murti wears a red-and-gold turban, a white dhoti with a green-and-white border, a layered pearl necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and holds up a gold hand gesture. The arch is wrapped in a long garland of yellow, white, purple and orange flowers, with strands of pearls hanging down. A blue curtain backs the niche, and a dark tree stands beside an empty road at night.2015-02-17 +1 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies