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A photograph of a deity murti (likely Vishnu with consorts) seated under a large golden seven-headed serpent hood, adorned with thick garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. The central figure wears an ornate silver-and-gem crown, jewelled necklaces and an orange patterned sash over a gold silk dhoti. Flanking figures wear purple and gold garments with jewelled ornaments and flower garlands. Banana leaves and gold drapery frame the scene, with a black statue visible at the right edge. No living people are shown.

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December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A photograph of a decorated Vishnu-form deity murti seated centrally beneath a golden multi-headed serpent hood, with two smaller consort figures flanking it. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, a heavy silver-and-gem necklace and an ornate chest adornment with a dark central stone. Both flanking figures wear purple garments and gem-studded jewellery. Thick garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds hang over the figures, and the base is draped in gold-coloured cloth. Dark foliage and a striped canopy appear in the background, with another decorated murti partly visible at right.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A decorated deity murti of a standing form under a five-headed golden serpent hood, flanked by two smaller consort figures in purple garments. The central figure wears an ornate silver-and-jewelled crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces, and a garland of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. The two side figures are also wrapped in garlands and jewellery with purple and gold dress. Gold cloth draped at the base and a dark night background surround the arrangement. No people are visible; the figures are statues.2016-12-19November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a deity murti group in a temple-style setting at night. A central standing murti with a tall jewelled crown, a dark stone-like face with a tilak, and heavy silver and gem ornaments is framed by a large golden multi-hooded naga canopy. Flanking it are two smaller murtis in silver crowns and jewelled necklaces, one in purple and one in deep purple and gold garments. All three are draped in garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds, with green leaves at the shoulders, and the base is covered in gold silk. Figures are statues, not people, so no physical people are present.2016-12-19November 16 20152015-11-16A central deity murti of Vishnu stands under a large golden multi-headed serpent hood (Adishesha), dressed in ornate jewelled gold garments, a tall decorated crown, and a golden-orange and red-white garland of flowers. Two smaller attendant murtis flank him on either side, also garlanded with red, yellow and white flower strands and green leaves, with orange-gold sashes. Behind them stand a golden canopy with multicoloured tassels and a gilded arch, with greenery and a lamp stand visible at the right. A dark figure with raised hand appears at the right edge. No living people are visible.2016-12-19A decorated festival deity murti stands at the centre under a golden multi-headed serpent hood (naga kudai). The central figure wears an ornate crown, layered gold jewellery, a broad embroidered sash and a long garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, each draped in matching garlands and gold-trimmed silk. Green banana leaves and a painted backdrop surround the altar. To the right, a dark stone statue of a standing figure in white dhoti and a tall crown holds a raised hand. Scene is a deity decoration in a temple setting, with no physical people visible.2016-12-19