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Close photograph of a richly decorated deity murti. The figure wears a maroon and gold sari, layered red and white jewelled necklaces, large gold and red ornaments on the chest, a jewelled crown, and a white flower garland draped over the shoulder. Beside it stands a large orange-and-silver embellished figure covered in rhinestone-studded necklaces and medallions, and a deep blue and gold embroidered cloth with jewelled roundels rises behind. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues or idols.

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A photograph of a decorated metal deity murti standing on a palanquin or ratha platform, dressed in a purple silk garment with gold-toned jewelled ornaments, a jewelled crown, and large red and white stone pendants. Long garlands of red roses, white and yellow marigolds, and green leaves drape down both sides of the figure, with an orange and gold brocade border visible on the left. Behind it, an ornate gold structure and a blurred second decorated figure appear. No physical people are visible in the frame.2016-12-19A deity murti stands in a central niche framed by a large arch of yellow marigold garlands. The figure wears a dark crown with red and white jeweled ornament, a teal and maroon skirt with gold border, a red and gold patterned shawl with rhinestone trim, layered gold necklaces, and round gold pendant earrings, holding a small ceremonial object near the chest. The arch backdrop is padded with maroon fabric studded with silver and jewel motifs. Behind it, ornate gold scrollwork decorates the wall, with pink light visible at the edge. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05December 10 20152015-12-10December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05March 14 20132013-03-14Close photograph of a decorated deity murti. The figure wears a red and maroon garment, a crown with red and white stone work, heavy layered jewellery with red gemstones and pearls, and a large jewelled waist ornament. Behind and beside it are white flower garlands and a canopy-like frame covered in sparkling rhinestone embellishment with blue and red stone roundels. No physical people are visible, only the statue and its adornments.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05January 04 20142014-01-04A bronze deity murti stands in a decorated shrine, wearing a tall jeweled crown set with red, green and white stones and a dark headband. It is dressed in a purple silk garment with gold brocade and heavy white and blue jeweled necklaces, earrings, armlets and a waist ornament with pearl drops. A gold-and-yellow embroidered cloth with crystal borders frames the figure behind it. In the foreground, the tips of red-purple ornaments and a golden lamp stand are partly visible. The figure's right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand rests open at the side.2016-12-19A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14