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Three ornately decorated metal murtis of deities stand in a row before a large gilded multi-headed serpent hood (Adishesha-style naga). The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a heavy jewelled necklace and a round gold-and-stone chest ornament, with a long garland of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds draped to the waist and an orange-and-gold silk sash. The two flanking murtis are similarly adorned with crowns, jewelled collars, garlands of red, white and yellow flowers, and green leafy foliage at the shoulders. Behind them, orange and red fabric, a gold-framed arch and a multicolour tasselled canopy are visible against dark night surroundings.

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December 19 20162016-12-19Three deity murtis seated on a large ornate serpent-form throne (peetha) under a gilded arched backdrop with an orange drape. The central figure wears an elaborate crown, heavy white and jewelled necklaces, and an orange garment, with raised hands in blessing. Two flanking figures wear maroon and red-brown garments, jewelled ornaments and garlands of yellow and orange flowers draped over the coiled serpent seats. Brass bells hang at the top left. No physical people are visible; the subjects are statues depicting a coronation scene.2017-05-05Three deity murtis, richly decorated, stand in front of a large golden multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga kudai). The central figure wears an ornate crown, a heavy jewelled necklace and a broad sash, and is garlanded with red, yellow and white flower garlands with green leaves; flanking figures wear similar garlands and gold-patterned sashes. Behind them hang orange, gold and green draped cloths, banana leaves and a dark stone figure at the right edge. The setting suggests a temple or festival decoration.2016-12-19A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a gold-draped shrine, flanked by two smaller metal murtis of female figures. The central figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown with a peacock-feather-style fan halo, a heavy jewelled necklace, orange garments and raised hands. Yellow marigold garlands and red and white flower strands hang across the figures, and a trident-like staff and small flags stand beside them. Ornate gilded carvings frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2015-11-18December 19 20162016-12-19A 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.2016-12-19February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesDecember 19 20162016-12-19A richly decorated deity murti of a Hindu god is seated at the centre of a golden procession palanquin or ratha canopy. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces and a bold pendant, with garlands of yellow and pink flowers draped across the chest and shoulders. Two smaller attendant figures, also gold-adorned, sit on either side. Above, hanging tassels in orange, red, purple, pink and turquoise frame the scene against a black background. No people are visible.2016-02-17 +1 copiesThree large deity murtis decorated for worship in front of a golden seven-headed serpent canopy (sheshanaga hood). The central murti, a standing form with a tall jeweled crown and vertical Vaishnava tilak on the forehead, wears a heavy gold and jeweled necklace, a large round pendant, and a sash of orange and gold with bright embroidery. Flanking figures on each side are smaller murtis in jeweled crowns, purple and orange garments, and gold ornaments. All three are draped in long garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Behind them are golden arches, a hanging red-and-purple textile, and a dark night background. Watermarked archive photo of a festival deity display.2016-12-19May 07 20172017-05-07A photograph of a deity murti standing in a gilded arched shrine niche with an ornate golden frame. The black stone or metal figure wears a tall golden crown, an orange turban-style headdress, a white vertical Vaishnava tilak on the forehead, and a purple silk garment with gold borders. Its elaborate ornaments include a bright silver-sparkling chest piece, a golden yellow garland, and a long garland of multicoloured and white flowers draped over the arms and shoulders. A silver vessel stands at the lower left and a small golden lamp-like object with a purple figurine sits at the lower right of the niche. No people are visible.2009-11-09