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A decorated festival deity murti stands in a golden arched shrine on a palanquin or ratha, adorned with thick garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers. The four-armed figure in a green skirt holds a trident and wears a jewelled crown and ornate necklaces. Behind it, red and gold canopy pillars and a painted cloth panel with blue lotus motifs frame the scene. No living person is visible; the subject is the adorned deity murti.

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March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02A photograph of a decorated deity murti, apparently a goddess, seated in a golden shrine niche. The figure holds a trident in one hand and has a raised hand, wears a tall crown, jewelled necklaces and a green and gold skirt. The figure is framed by thick garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers, with ornate gold carving and red and blue textile panels around the altar.2013-03-02A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva seated on a red satin cloth in a dimly lit shrine. The figure holds a trident and wears a green and gold skirt, a crown and layered ornaments, and is framed by garlands of marigolds, red roses and white flowers arranged in vertical strands. A golden arch with ornate relief work surrounds the murti, and colourful striped cloth hangs at the sides. No people are visible.2013-03-02A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands centred in a richly gilded arched shrine niche. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, heavy silver-and-gem necklaces and a green and gold skirt, holds a trident and a small hand implement, and is framed by layered garlands of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers. A large golden kirtimukha-style arch with white flower garland tops the niche, flanked by red drapery. No people are visible.2013-03-02 +1 copiesA deity murti. The figure holds a trident and wears a crown, a multi-strand necklace, and a green and gold skirt-like garment. Smoke or incense haze drifts across the upper frame, with a decorated palanquin-style canopy and colourful striped panels at the edges. No physical people are visible.2013-03-02A golden deity murti is adorned with a tall jeweled crown, layered gemstone necklaces, and a green and gold silk skirt with zari borders. It holds a golden trident in one hand and a ceremonial rod in the other, and is framed by dense garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. Mirror-like golden ornaments surround the figure in a flower-decorated shrine setting. No physical people are visible.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02 +2 copiesA deity murti of a seated goddess is displayed in a golden arched shrine on a procession palanquin, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white, green and purple. She wears a green blouse, an orange-gold silk sari, a silver necklace and a crown, and holds a trident and a bell-like ritual object. Red satin drapes the seat, with orange banners edged in teal and red floral patterns on either side. Palm trees and an open sky appear behind. No people are visible.2013-03-02 +1 copiesMarch 02 20132013-03-02