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Photograph of a decorated deity murti standing before a curtained room corner. The figure wears an orange-red turban topped with a jeweled crown, layered red, green and white garlands, silver-toned jewelry and an orange and purple drape. Below, a yellow sequined cloth covers a table with folded red, orange and green silk cloths, scattered pink flowers, and a silver vessel holding a green leaf-wrapped offering with yellow cloth and gold trim. A framed picture leans at the left edge. No physical people are visible.

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September 30 20082008-09-30September 30 20082008-09-30September 30 20082008-09-30A 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 decorated deity murti, shown in side profile, seated against a red draped backdrop beside a window with white blinds. The figure wears an elaborate headdress of peacock feathers in green and blue with red and white jewelled ornaments and a gold crown, a gold face mask, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a red and gold silk garment with a gold-striped border. Green rope-like garlands drape the seat, and a peacock feather fan rests against the figure. Flowers with small white blossoms sit at the lower left.2008-10-14A decorated deity murti stands on a white draped pedestal before a dark red curtain. The figure wears a red silk sari with gold zari border and a gold crown ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and is garlanded with red roses, white jasmine strands and green leaves. A tall brass lamp stand with a lit oil lamp stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2014-09-25Close view of a decorated ritual object draped in a white and yellow jasmine garland with pink hibiscus flowers, set on a yellow silk cloth with maroon and green woven borders. Behind it are larger garlands of purple and white flowers and orange marigolds. A silver ornament with blue beads sits at the top of the object. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-05A photograph of a deity murti or decorated idol dressed in a red cloth with gold sequined border and a large white flower garland draped in a circle around it. A yellow flower is pinned at the chest and another at the lower garland. Behind it are yellow and pink flower arrangements and green leaves on the left, with a dark red and gold striped cloth at the right edge. The image is slightly blurred. No people are visible.2009-10-10October 14 20082008-10-14A photograph of a ceremonial lingam-shaped object. A small dark red cloth covers its top, with a silver-rimmed ornament at its base. The offering rests on a bright yellow silk cloth beside a maroon fabric and a green patterned textile. Behind it, large garlands of purple, orange and white flowers are arranged. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-05A silver deity murti of a goddess stands on a tiered golden pedestal decorated with embossed figures and carved floral motifs. She wears a green sari with a silver border, a layered silver and multicoloured beaded necklace, and a silver crown, and holds a small object in one hand. The murti is framed by an arch of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds, purple and orange flower strands and green leaves, set against a dark maroon draped curtain on a glossy floor.2013-04-18November 08 20142014-11-08