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A deity murti, not a living person, is seated on an ornate golden throne draped in red rose garlands and green leaf garlands. The figure wears an orange silk garment with a green sleeved blouse, elaborate gold and jewelled necklaces and a jewelled headdress, and holds a pink lotus flower. A magenta silk cloth hangs behind the throne, and carved stone pillars frame the scene.

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A richly adorned deity murti seated on a golden throne, draped in dense garlands of red roses, green leaves and white jasmine. The figure wears an orange silk garment with a green-bordered dhoti, a jewelled necklace and a tall crown with a gold trident-like finial, and holds a pink lotus in one hand. A magenta cloth hangs behind the throne beside ornately carved gold panels and a stone pillar. The image is of a statue, not a living person, and no printed caption or name is visible on the figure itself.2012-04-30A deity murti of a female form. She wears an orange silk sari with a green blouse, heavy gold jewellery including a layered necklace set with green and red stones, and an ornate headpiece. She holds a lotus flower in one hand and a small cup in the other. Green parrot figures sit atop the throne, and a pink silk cloth drapes behind it. No physical people are visible.2012-04-30A richly adorned murti, a deity statue, seated and framed by dense red rose garlands and green leaf garlands. The figure wears an orange and green embellished garment with a jewelled border, a jewelled crown, and a gold armlet and necklaces set with red and green stones. A hot pink silk drape hangs at the right beside gilded metal work. No living people are visible in the photo.2012-04-30A photograph of a richly decorated metal deity murti seated in a cross-legged pose, heavily adorned with red rose garlands, green leafy foliage and white jasmine strands framing it. The figure wears an orange silk garment with a gold-bordered green sash, layered ornate jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, and a teal cloth draped over a jewelled crown. It holds a pink lotus flower in one hand, and green peacock-shaped finials rise at the top corners of the arch. Behind it is a pink fabric backdrop. No living people are visible.2012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30April 30 20122012-04-30A night-time ritual scene in an ashram hall. In the foreground, a bare-shouldered priest in saffron-orange cloth with a rudraksha mala stands with his back to the camera, beside a second person in saffron wrap. At right, a seated deity murti or decorated image is dressed in orange and gold silk, adorned with a crown, jewelled necklaces and a pink lotus in hand, and covered in red roses, white jasmine garlands and green leaves, with a pink cloth draped behind on a golden throne. A printed poster on the left wall shows a robed figure. The scene suggests puja or alankaram decoration of the murti.2012-04-30A decorated deity murti seated on a red cushion inside an arch framed by red roses, white jasmine garlands and green leaves, with green peacock-shaped ornaments at the top corners. The figure wears an orange silk garment with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with green beads and red stones, bangles, and a tall jewelled crown. It holds a silver staff with a green leaf-shaped top in one hand and rests the other hand on the knee. Not a living person; no physical people are visible.2012-04-30A richly adorned deity murti seated in a padmasana-like pose on a red cushion, bedecked with a jeweled crown, gold and gemstone necklaces, emerald-green bead garlands and jewelled armbands. It wears an orange silk dhoti with gold border and dark green velvet sleeves, holds a silver trident-like staff and a pink lotus at its waist. Behind it is a dense arch of red roses, white jasmine strands and green leaves. No living people are visible.2012-04-30A seated deity murti. The figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by red roses, green leaves, white flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with carved golden arches and gilded pillars behind. Two green-and-gold peacock figures flank the seat, and purple flower strands hang on the pillars. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-01April 23 20122012-04-23