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February 09 20172017-02-09 +1 copiesFebruary 09 20172017-02-09February 09 20172017-02-09Photo 11710685A 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 brightly lit ceremonial chariot at night, its multi-tiered golden canopy outlined with white bulbs and green and red lights. Inside the central shrine-like pavilion sits a deity murti on a throne, adorned with flower garlands, a crown and a red garment. Golden figures flank the chariot base against a dark night sky with leafy branches at left.2017-02-09 +1 copiesSeptember 09 20152015-09-09February 09 20172017-02-09A deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche, adorned with a tall golden crown, layers of red, white and yellow flower garlands, and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Strings of coloured tassels in red, orange, green and navy hang on the pillars at either side, and small bulbs light the golden arch. No people are visible.2014-10-03A photograph of a deity murti seated under a golden arch at night, richly decorated with layered flower garlands in red, white and yellow, a gold crown and gold jewellery, and a red silk cloth draped below. Two tall decorative fans with dark green, red and orange tassels flank the murti. On the left a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala raises a white feather fan toward the deity. Illuminated golden pillars and string lights frame the shrine.2014-10-03Night photograph of a processional deity murti in an ornate silver-toned shrine canopy on a palanquin or ratha. The murti is a female form in a yellow and red sari, wearing a tall crown, layered gold necklaces, and holding a small sceptre-like object. Red, white and pink flower garlands drape the shrine, a green and red cloth backdrop frames the figure, and hanging tassels in purple, pink, blue and green decorate the sides. Lit by warm lamps against the dark night sky.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA seated deity murti. The figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by red roses, green leaves, white flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with carved golden arches and gilded pillars behind. Two green-and-gold peacock figures flank the seat, and purple flower strands hang on the pillars. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-01