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A photograph of a gold palanquin or ratha decorated with dense garlands of red, pink, white, yellow and purple flowers. At the centre stands a metal deity murti holding a trident-like staff and a small flag, wearing an orange cloth draped over the shoulders and an ornate jewelled necklace. The golden arched canopy is hung with bells and green, orange and magenta tassels. No living people are visible in the frame.

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October 30 20112011-10-30October 30 20112011-10-30October 03 20112011-10-03Photo 11683173October 30 20112011-10-30May 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesPhoto 11742475December 18 20132013-12-18A silver murti of a deity stands in front of a large floral backdrop arranged in concentric arches of red, purple and yellow garlands with a green fabric draped behind. The figure wears an orange turban-style headdress with a gold crown, an orange shawl across the chest, an ornate silver necklace, and a teal and red dhoti. It holds a silver staff with a decorative top in each hand. The murti stands on a golden throne-like base with ornate gold carvings. No physical people are visible.2011-10-27October 31 20112011-10-31A figure in a brown and gold garment with a crown-like headpiece and a white and red flower garland stands within a large arch of marigolds and roses in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Gold ornate carved frame surrounds the arch, with a gold throne-like seat at the lower right and left, decorated with flowers, and a purple cloth hanging behind. The figure appears to be a deity murti or statue rather than a living person, as its surface looks sculpted. Ornate gold necklaces and a ceremonial headdress are visible.2013-05-26 +1 copiesA deity murti, a metal figure of a standing god with a golden crown, orange cloth draped over the shoulders, and ornate silver and white jewelry, holds a trident-like spear in each hand. The figure is framed by an elaborate arch of red, yellow, white and orange roses, marigolds, green leaves and purple garlands, set beneath a gilded temple canopy carved with elephants and a seated figure on a lotus. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2011-10-27