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A richly adorned deity murti. The figure wears an elaborate blue and gold ornamented costume, a tiger-striped garment with jewelled bands, and many gold armlets and bangles. A green cloth and pink-and-orange skirt drape the figure's side, and a silver trident rests along its arm. The murti is surrounded by bands of yellow, white, red and green flower garlands, with small brass ritual items in the lower foreground.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti lying on a pink and gold cushioned bed amid dense garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers arranged in arching rows. The reclining figure wears a blue body with gold ornaments, jewelled bangles and an elaborate gold crown. Beside it stands a second adorned murti in a green and orange sari-like garment with a red flower in the hair, wearing heavy gold necklaces and a sweeping braid. A brass lamp stand sits at lower right, and a wall fan and a colourful cloth hanging appear in the background. No physical people are visible.2008-10-05Close photo of two gilded deity murti figures decorated for a festival, surrounded by dense bands of marigold, red rose and white flower garlands. The upright figure in the back wears a green and gold embroidered garment with a jewelled crown, multi-coloured gem necklaces and a red sash. The reclining or seated figure in front wears a blue garment heavily embellished with gold and jewelled borders, an orange cloth draped over its head and shoulders, and a green cloth beneath. Ornate jewellery and bangles are visible throughout. No physical people are visible.2008-10-05A richly decorated festival tableau of deity murtis framed by arching garlands of red roses, white and yellow marigolds, and green leaves. A standing figure with a long braid, green and red-orange sari-style dress and heavy gold jewellery holds a lotus-like pink flower and a red-tipped staff, while a seated figure in blue with gold ornaments, an orange turban and a gold crown leans toward her. No physical people are visible; both are statues. The floral arch is set against a backdrop with a colourful patterned cloth at the top right.2008-10-05October 05 20082008-10-05A decorated deity murti of Shiva-Parvati form is displayed within a large arch of flower garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. The figure on the left is seated with a green and blue ornate garment, gold jewellery, a crown, and a trident held in one hand. The reclining figure on the right, dressed in blue and gold with tiger-striped patterned cloth, rests on a pink brocade cushion. A small ganesha figure and brass oil lamps sit at the front. No living people are clearly visible except a partially seen person at the left edge.2008-10-05October 05 20082008-10-05December 26 20132013-12-26October 05 20082008-10-05A decorated deity murti, seated on a tiger-skin cushion, is adorned for a Navaratri festival. The goddess-form figure wears an orange silk sari with a red-and-gold border, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a jewelled crown with a crescent ornament, and holds a brass bowl of red flowers and a red flower in one hand. A dark stone murti beside it wears a jewelled silver-and-gold necklace, a green and gold wrap, and a garland. Thick garlands of yellow and white marigolds, purple globe amaranth and green leaves frame the scene, with a red-and-gold canopy above.2008-10-07Close view of a deity murti reclining or lying within a dense arrangement of flower garlands in yellow marigold, white, red and magenta. The figure has a golden face with a tilak, a dark flowing wig, and a large gold necklace with ornate jewelled pendants and emerald-green and red stone inlays. Golden crown with pink and gold decorations, and blue-wrapped arms with golden armbands and bangles hold gold objects. Ornate ceremonial decoration fills the frame, with a corner of colourful fabric and a green-edged cloth at lower right.2008-10-03Photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform beneath a garland-draped arch of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and gold brocade skirt, a gold necklace and an ornate gold crown; the figure on the right wears a magenta and blue layered sari, multiple beaded necklaces and a tall crown. Brass oil lamps stand at the corners of the platform and a red and gold canopy hangs above. No people are visible.2008-10-03January 01 20082008-01-01