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A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden throne in a temple-style shrine. The figure wears a richly embroidered navy-blue silk garment with silver and gold sequin and bead work, a tall gold and jewelled crown, a gold necklace set with green, black and red stones, and a gold yoke-like shoulder ornament. Two tall brass lamps with lit flames stand on either side, flanked by gilded ceremonial fans with sun and peacock motifs. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds hang at the right, and a steel vessel and flower offerings sit in the foreground. Yellow and blue ribbon trim hangs from the seat. No people are visible.

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A deity murti seated on a throne-like altar, richly dressed in a dark navy-blue garment densely embroidered with silver, gold and multicoloured gem-like motifs, with a gold and red sash across the chest. The figure wears a tall white and silver crown, a large layered necklace with green and red stones and a central pendant, and gold arm ornaments. A gold and silver ornate arched backdrop frames it, with gold ceremonial fans or shields on either side, a golden staff at right, a red curtain behind, and a garland of orange and white flowers at the edge. The image is a photo of a statue, with no physical people visible.2016-03-27December 19 20162016-12-19March 27 20162016-03-27 +1 copiesA richly adorned deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche against a deep maroon backdrop. The figure wears an elaborate navy and gold garment embroidered with jewelled motifs, a layered gem-studded necklace with red and green stones, and a tall golden crown with a decorative finial. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a large ornate brass fan with a peacock motif rises behind. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds hang at the right edge. No people are visible.2016-03-27A photograph of a deity murti standing in a gilded shrine niche before gold silk drapery. The murti wears an ornate crown with jewelled halo, a large layered necklace of pearls, red and green stones, and a gold dhoti-like garment with a purple and red silk shawl edged in gold coin ornaments. A brass lamp or kalasha-like vessel sits at its side, and gold carved frames surround the shrine.2015-07-11August 19 20172017-08-19 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti seated on an elaborate golden palanquin or ratha-style throne under a canopy of multicoloured embroidered cloth in red, orange, green and yellow with floral motifs. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and green necklaces, and an ornate garment heavily embellished with sequins and mirrorwork. Green and white stage lighting illuminates the figure. Two smaller figures sit beside it. No physical people are visible in the scene.2016-05-17A gilded deity murti is seated on an elaborate golden throne-like seat, backed by a tall arched halo of jewelled, gold-embroidered panels studded with blue and red stones. The deity wears a pearl necklace, layered gold ornaments and a red and gold headdress. An ornate golden canopy with tasselled fringe in red, green, blue and yellow hangs above, with a deep red curtain behind. A small bronze figure sits at the base and a gold and red banner pole stands at the right edge. No people are clearly visible in the frame.2017-08-19July 02 20152015-07-02 +1 copiesA large deity murti stands in a golden arched frame inside a white tent. The figure has a dark face with white urdhva pundra marks and a tall conical golden crown, wears a white and gold ornamented torso piece and gold armbands, and carries a golden mace-like staff. Garlands of multicoloured flowers hang from the arch and across the shoulders, over a purple and red draped cloth. Flanking brass oil lamps stand on the sides, and a white and red painted vahana-style figure with a seated deity appears at the right edge.A large golden Ganesha murti is dressed for a festival vehicle worship, seated beneath a golden cobra hood. The deity wears an ornate gold-and-jewel embellished armour-like covering with multicoloured gemstone-style decorations, a pink flower garland and marigold garlands, and an orange-gold silk dhoti. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the lower left and right, and flanking red and yellow decorated panels frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2016-09-04A gilded deity murti stands in a golden shrine niche, dressed in a dense covering of royal-blue velvet and silver rhinestone work. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and an elaborate chest ornament with pearl drops, and its right hand is raised in blessing. The silver-edged garment is studded with red, green and white stones. Behind it are carved gold panels with a pierced lattice window, and white drapery hangs at the right edge.2016-12-19