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A photograph of a richly decorated deity murti seated on an ornate throne beneath a tall canopy with a multicoloured fringed top and gold-and-red brocade backdrop. The murti wears a crown, heavy gold necklaces and is draped in layered garlands of white and pink flowers and orange marigolds. A standing priest in orange dhoti and bare upper body, with a rudraksha mala, holds a brass lamp or bell toward the figure. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and studio lights and a red curtain frame the scene.

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A photograph of a deity murti seated under an ornate canopy with a fringed, multicoloured top, backed by draped orange and maroon fabric. The figure is heavily garlanded with white and orange flower strands and wears a gold necklace and a crown. Flanking the murti are brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha. On the right, a bare-chested man in orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel and a bell while performing a puja. Stage lights stand on the right and a maroon curtain hangs behind the set.2016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04A photograph of an ornate deity murti seated on a tall decorated throne-like altar with a canopy of multicoloured fabric and gold tassels. The central figure is adorned with white and yellow flower garlands, a gold necklace and a crown. Smaller figures flank the altar, each draped in flower garlands. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a tall brass trident-topped staff is visible at right. In the foreground at right, a man with a shaved head wearing a bare upper body and an orange-saffron dhoti stands with his hand raised near the altar, performing a puja. Red drapes hang behind, with stage lights on stands at right.2016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20162016-10-04A photograph of a deity murti in a decorated shrine, adorned with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands and blue-and-white beaded floral festoons, with a gold crown and gold necklaces. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central image, all draped with garlands. Golden lions or animal figures sit at the base. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a lit five-tier oil lamp aloft in aarti. Brass oil lamps and a shimmering gold-and-maroon backdrop frame the scene.2016-10-04October 05 20162016-10-05Photograph of a festive temple-style stage set with a red curtain backdrop. On the left, a seated figure in brown-and-saffron robes with a white flower garland sits on a gold throne with hands folded in greeting; a large painted deity image with a crescent crown and multiple arms stands behind, with a gold-leafed tree motif above. Center-right, an ornately decorated deity murti in orange and red clothing, adorned with white and multicolored flower garlands, sits beneath a richly embroidered canopy with pearl strands. A standing priest in orange dhoti and shawl at the right performs an offering with a lamp near the murti, and brass oil lamps and a trident stand nearby. Brighter studio lights illuminate the scene. The image is a photo of a seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so no identification is made.2016-10-10A decorated deity murti of the goddess is seated under an ornate golden canopy with string lights, draped in gold and red silk and heavily garlanded with white and red flower strands. Bronze kalasha pots and brass lamps are arranged in front on a red carpet. To the right, a person in an orange garment stands beside a lit oil lamp, holding a bronze lamp near the murti. Yellow ceremonial umbrellas flank the altar, and a watermarked copyright caption is at lower right. One person is visible.2016-10-11October 07 20162016-10-07