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Close upward photo of a large gilded metal deity murti in a temple-style setting, wearing a tall crown, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, bangles, and a red and cream floral-patterned silk garment. White jasmine and yellow and red marigold garlands drape its shoulders and arms, and one raised hand holds a golden ritual object. A palm tree and bright sky appear at right beneath a dark roof edge. No physical people are visible.

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A golden utsava murti of a deity is seen close up on a processional ratha, wearing an ornate crown with pink, green and white patterned embellishment, and white jasmine garlands draped over its shoulder. It wears a red and gold brocade garment with silver and teal trim, a pink silk cloth, silver earrings and chest ornaments, and is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves. A cream draped cloth hangs on the left and a golden ornate fitting appears at the right, with a raised golden hand holding an object at the left edge.A gilded deity murti. It wears a jeweled crown and a heavy diamond-style necklace and bangles, with a pink brocade garment patterned in gold. White jasmine garlands and yellow and red marigold garlands drape its shoulders and arms. It holds a golden trident-like staff upright near its face. The murti is shown outdoors under a canopy with palm fronds visible at the right edge.2009-01-31Close-up photo of a gilded metal deity murti. It wears a red and gold silk garment, layers of jewelled gold necklaces, diamond-studded earrings and a jewelled headpiece under a red and white flower garland. It holds a golden bird-headed staff and wears stacked bangles. Behind it are yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands, with a gold-leaf panel at the upper left. No physical people are visible.2008-12-26A golden deity murti of a goddess, shown with a gilded face, red and gold silk sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. She wears a flower crown with red and white blossoms and holds a golden ceremonial object near her shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a decorated statue in a temple setting.2008-12-26A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09December 26 20082008-12-26December 27 20082008-12-27Close photo of a golden deity murti seated in an orange sari with gold and jewelled ornaments, a jewelled crown, nose ring and red lips, one hand raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it are garlands of yellow and dark red marigolds. In the foreground at left, part of another ornate figure in orange and yellow clothing holds a long staff with a jewelled hand. No physical people are clearly visible; the figures are statues or idols on a festival vehicle.2010-12-14A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a female figure seated in a decorated palanquin or shrine setting, wearing a deep red silk sari with gold zari border, heavy gold necklaces, jewelled earrings, a crown with red and white flowers, and a dense garland of yellow marigolds and red and white blooms draped beside her. She holds a ceremonial staff-like object in one hand. Behind her are a red curtain and a painted peacock-feather backdrop with a stone architectural edge. No living people are visible.2008-12-26A golden metal murti of a goddess seated on a peacock-decorated platform, dressed in a deep red silk sari with gold border and wearing a gold and jewelled necklace, belt and earrings. Her black headdress is trimmed with red and white flowers, and she holds a golden ceremonial implement in one hand. Yellow, red and white flower garlands drape her body and the platform. A carved peacock backdrop and red curtain frame her, with a partially visible golden figure at the left edge.2008-12-26Close-up of a metal utsava murti of a deity seated under a canopy, shown from a three-quarter angle. The bronze-toned figure wears a tall crown set with red and green stones, a red bindi on the forehead, and heavy layered jewellery: a broad pearl and stone collar, a long gold coin necklace, and a jewelled waist belt. It wears an orange-red silk garment with gold border and a purple lower cloth. The raised right hand holds a small object near the shoulder, with a decorative jewelled armlet. Green foliage fills the background. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so the a person field is none.2006-11-05A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a jewelled golden crown, a polished gold face with a large nose ring, and long dark hair. She wears a red and purple silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled breastplate with a trident-shaped pendant. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang over her shoulders. Her raised right hand holds a golden staff with a green finial. Behind her, a glittering gold backdrop and orange cloth fill the frame.2011-11-01