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A ceremonial deity murti dressed for Devi worship, seated within an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a red and gold sari, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown, with a long garland of white and red flowers draped around the body. Silver trishul and oil lamps stand on either side, with decorated yellow canopies with blue and red motifs flanking the altar. Only the deity is present; no physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi, shown in an ornate arched frame lit with small lights on a red draped backdrop. The figure wears heavy gold jewellery, a large gold necklace, a red and gold sari and a red cloth over the head, and holds a sword. White and red garlands and green leaf strands hang around the murti, and brass lamps stand on either side with golden umbrella-like canopies behind. No physical people are visible.2016-10-11A decorated deity murti of a goddess is seated centrally on a golden-framed throne-like altar, draped in a maroon and gold sari with an elaborate gold necklace and heavy floral garlands of white and red flowers. Brass lamps and bronze vessels are arranged before her, with banana leaves laid on the floor. Yellow and red parasol-like canopies flank the altar, and a brass trident stands at the right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11A richly decorated deity murti of Devi is seated on a golden throne beneath an ornate gilded arch strung with small lights. The goddess wears a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, a gold crown, and a deep maroon blouse with a gold-bordered sari. Layers of white and red flower garlands drape her and two flanking attendant figures, who are also garlanded and hold ceremonial instruments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the setting is a festive alankara decoration. No living people are visible.2016-10-11A decorated deity murti of a goddess sits within an ornate golden arched shrine with an orange drape and a fringed canopy overhead. She wears a gold necklace, a red and gold sari, and is garlanded with white and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps and banana leaves with offerings stand in front, with yellow and red ceremonial flag-like banners on both sides. On the right, a person in orange robes tends the lamps in an aarti-like setting. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this image.2016-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11 +1 copiesOctober 11 20162016-10-11A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship on an ornate silver-framed arched altar draped with orange brocade. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a heavy gold necklace, and long black hair flowing down, and holds a long spear-like staff. Garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow marigolds, and red flower strands hang across the arch and figure. Brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, and a tall brass trident stand on either side. No people are visible.2016-10-10A decorated shrine to a goddess murti seated on a throne-like dais under an ornate golden arch, draped with red and white floral garlands and a gold-embroidered sari with red and gold textiles. A large gold-and-red ceremonial umbrella hangs above, with oil lamps and brass vessels arranged on a leaf-covered floor in front. Two shaved-headed men in orange-saffron dhotis stand at right; one wears a rudraksha mala and holds a ritual implement while the other stands beside him, with a yellow ceremonial fan at left.2016-10-11A decorated deity murti of a goddess, adorned with white and red flower garlands and gold jewellery, is seated under an ornate gold canopy with red and orange fringe. Brass lamps and a silver-rimmed arch frame the altar, with banana leaves and brass vessels arranged in front. A man in an orange cloth and dark top bends forward at the lower right, tending the offerings, while a second figure stands at the upper right edge. The setting suggests a puja or alankara worship, with yellow-and-red decorative umbrellas flanking the altar.2016-10-11February 25 20162016-02-25A decorated deity murti is seated on an ornate throne-like platform draped with gold and silver brocade and strands of pearls. The figure wears a golden crown, layered gold necklaces and an orange-gold garment, and is heavily garlanded with white jasmine and pink and red flowers. Elephant figures flank the base, and brass oil lamps stand on either side under maroon drapery.2016-10-04 +1 copies