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Night 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.

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A 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 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 copiesFebruary 19 20152015-02-19A 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 night-time photograph of a black stone deity murti seated on a golden throne (peetha) inside a gilded arch heavily decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers. The murti wears a red-and-gold crown, a white dhoti with a striped border, a pearl and bead necklace, gold armlets and bangles, and holds gold-tipped implements in its raised hands. Strings of pearls drape around the base and sides of the throne. A glimpse of saffron cloth hangs at the right. In the dark background, a few figures in white and saffron walk along a path between trees, possibly in procession.2015-02-19Night 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 procession photo showing a golden deity murti seated on an ornate throne-palanquin, decorated with thick garlands of marigold and white flowers in yellow, purple, green and white bands. The murti wears a dark face, a red and gold turban, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, armlets and bangles, and a white dhoti with a striped border. Behind it, several people in dark and white traditional clothing walk along a dirt path beneath trees at night, with one man in a long orange-and-white garment near the right edge.2015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA 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 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copies