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A photograph of a temple-style stage set with a golden throne at left draped in yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands, and a golden standing devotee figure with hands folded in anjali mudra between the throne and the right side. At right, a deity murti in an ornate gold arched niche wears a crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a green and gold silk sari and a long garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers, holding a small object in one hand, standing on a blue cloth over a brass tray. A deep red curtain forms the backdrop and a microphone stand stands before the throne. No living people are visible.

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November 26 20172017-11-26 +1 copiesNovember 24 20172017-11-24November 11 20172017-11-11September 18 20132013-09-18December 02 20172017-12-02Photograph of a decorated metal deity murti seated on an ornate silver-gilt throne with a carved backrest and lion-like armrests. The figure wears a green sari-style drape with a teal border, rudraksha mala necklaces, a red-and-white jewelled necklace and a crown with flowers. White jasmine garlands and orange-yellow flowers adorn the murti and a smaller seated figure beside it, with brass offering plates in the foreground and rich silk drapes of purple, red and gold behind.2013-09-16A photograph of a deity murti standing within an ornate gold arch on a red-draped stage under pink-lit tent canopy. The murti wears a tall crown, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, large earrings, and a dark tassel at the waist, with a flowered garland of yellow, red, purple and white blooms draped around the arch. A flower garland hangs at the base and white garlands frame the figure. Stage lights and black speaker columns are visible at the right edge. No physical people are visible in the scene.2017-12-16Photograph of a temple shrine showing a gilded deity murti standing in a red and green sari-style garment with a gold trident-like staff, adorned with heavy silver and gold necklaces, earrings and a jewelled crown, behind a silver-grey shivalinga on a stone base. A second gilded figure with raised hand stands at left. Marigold and multicoloured flower garlands drape the pillars, a sprig of greenery and pink flowers hangs at right, and a red curtain with a rudraksha-bead string is visible. No physical people are visible.2011-03-03A photograph of a goddess murti seated on a pale lilac draped platform, dressed in a green sari with a maroon and gold border. Garlands of yellow and red roses, white jasmine strands and pink blossoms cover the figure, which wears a jewelled crown and a jewelled necklace set with pink stones. Behind it stands an ornate silver-toned arched backrest with floral scrollwork, and a large gold figure, possibly a deity or attendant, is partly visible above and to the right. No people are visible.2013-10-08Festival photograph of a decorated deity murti at a temple shrine during Navaratri celebrations. A standing murti in green silk sari with a blue upper garment is adorned with heavy gold-and-green jewelled necklaces, a jewelled crown, and a dense garland of white jasmine, pink and red flowers. Two smaller murtis flanking it are garlanded with yellow marigolds and white flowers and wear gold crowns. Behind them a backdrop shows a starry galaxy image and a gold arch frame. An air conditioner and fan are visible at the edges.2017-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph, rotated sideways, of a golden deity murti seated in a gilded arched shrine framed by an ornate gold frame. The central figure wears a gold crown and rudraksha-style adornments and holds a trident; the figure beside holds a gold staff. Bright yellow and red marigold garlands drape across the figures, and a pink and green cloth backdrop hangs behind them. On the left, a golden stand holds a brass lamp and a seated figure's garments of saffron and red are visible, but the figure is a statue shown in print or murti form rather than a clear live person. Brass lamps and ritual vessels sit on the left side of the shrine.2010-09-22September 15 20132013-09-15