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A central gilded deity murti stands on a red cloth-covered platform, flanked by two female murtis in saris, one yellow-orange and one purple, all adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns. Large garlands in yellow, red, green, pink, white and blue arch over the three figures, and a gold arch frames the centre. Behind them, a printed backdrop shows a tree and a figure in orange clothing with a white turban and garlands, and a red decorative canopy hangs above. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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December 09 20052005-12-09December 29 20062006-12-29Three 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.2006-09-02A 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.2006-09-02Photograph of a festival procession image: three gilded metal deity murtis stand together in front of a gold arch with a carved crest, decorated with thick garlands of yellow, pink, orange, blue and maroon flowers. The central figure wears a tall conical gold crown, a jewelled gold necklace with green and red stones, and a draped orange cloth over the shoulder. The figures on either side wear yellow and purple silk saris with gold borders and jewelled ornaments. A maroon umbrella with tassels and fringe is raised above, and a second umbrella is visible at the upper right. No physical people are visible in the frame.2005-12-22November 14 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesA photograph of three golden deity murtis on a decorated festival vehicle, framed by thick garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The central figure plays a bamboo flute and wears a blue crown, gold and gem-studded ornaments, a multi-coloured jewelled chest piece and a pink and green dhoti. The murtis on either side wear tall gold crowns, layered pearl and gem necklaces, red and green garments and gold arm bands. A gold ornamental frame curves at the top and an outdoor palm tree is visible in the background. No living people are visible in the frame.2006-09-02Outdoor photograph of three large deity murtis (statues) dressed in layered garlands of red, white, green, yellow and pink flowers, standing before an ornate gold arched frame under a clear blue sky. The central murti wears a tall gold crown and an elaborate gold and jewelled breastplate with a garland; the two flanking murtis wear pink and green saris, jewelled necklaces and smaller crowns. Desert shrubs, Joshua trees and a dark-roofed structure appear behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2006-09-02November 24th To 27 2005 - Highlights Of NSP in Salem2005-11-24A photograph of three deity murtis seated together on a red floor before a golden arched backdrop with a large white turban painted behind them. The central murti is a silver-and-gold figure in a jewelled crown and ornamented white garment with a tilak. Flanking murtis wear green-and-orange and magenta-and-gold saris with gold jewellery. All three are draped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green, white and pink flowers, and an orange cloth lies on the platform beneath them.2005-12-09July 18 20132013-07-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti group in a shrine arch framed with red, white, yellow and green ribbon-like bunting and silver tinsel. Three gold-adorned figures stand on green draped pedestals before a deep red cloth backdrop. The central figure, in white dhoti with a gold waist sash, wears a tall crown and a long white garland, and holds a raised hand gesture. Flanking consort figures wear gold crowns, jewelled necklaces and white flower garlands with yellow blossoms, their green skirts draped over the base. No physical people are visible.2006-12-29