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A dark stone deity murti stands in a gold-framed arched shrine beneath a banyan tree. The figure wears a gold crown, a gold-and-red garment, a jewelled necklace and a long pink garland, and holds a gold sceptre-like staff in one hand. The arch and sides of the shrine are wrapped in marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red and green, with a gold lion-face crest above. Dense banyan branches and foliage surround the shrine, with a barrier fence in the background. No physical people are visible.

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A dark stone deity murti stands under a banyan tree, shaded by overhanging branches. The figure wears a red-and-gold crown, a layered gold and beaded necklace, and a red cloth draped at the waist. It holds a gold staff and a gold ornamental object, with a long pink flower garland hanging from the shoulders. Behind it is an arch of marigolds in yellow, orange and red, with a white silk backdrop and a carved gold crest at the top. Gold-painted pedestal detail and a metal railing appear at the base. No people are visible in the scene.2014-07-13July 13 20142014-07-13July 22 20132013-07-22A dark-stone murti of a seated deity, adorned with a gold crown, gold armlets and bangles, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, and a rust-brown dhoti with a saffron-orange band across the head. The figure holds a tall spear-like staff with an orange pennant, set against a gold-and-silver arched backdrop. The arch is densely decorated with garlands of marigolds, red and pink roses, white jasmine and green leaves, under trees in an outdoor setting. No physical people are visible.2013-07-22July 13 20142014-07-13A black stone murti of a seated deity, adorned with a gold crown-style headdress wrapped in white and gold cloth, gold armlets and bangles, multiple strands of brown rudraksha beads on the chest, and a white and gold dhoti. The figure is framed by a dense arrangement of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, white, purple and green garlands, with an orange cloth backdrop behind. Gold ornate pedestal details appear at the base, with a small floral offering placed before it. Trees and greenery surround the outdoor setting.July 15 20112011-07-15A dark-faced deity murti seated on a golden throne in an outdoor setting with trees behind. The figure wears a red-brown turban, gold crown, multiple gold and beaded necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, and a reddish-brown cloth draped over the lap. It holds a golden staff with a red pennant in one hand and a golden mace-like object in the other. The murti is framed by an arch of marigolds and roses in yellow, red, white, magenta and green, with a kumkum mark on the forehead. A red and orange backdrop hangs behind. No physical people are visible.2013-07-22A dark-skinned deity murti is seated within a decorated shrine arch on a festival float, framed by long multicoloured garlands of marigolds in yellow, orange, purple and white, with strands of beads hanging down. The figure wears a red and gold crown, a white dhoti with a striped border, layered beaded necklaces and gold armlets, and holds gold ritual implements in its raised hands. Trees and an orange cloth backdrop surround the float, and a metal railing sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2015-02-19Night photograph of a black stone deity murti decorated for worship, seated on a gold-plated throne-like pedestal with ornate gold relief. The murti wears a red-and-gold crown, a layered white beaded necklace, a white dhoti with a striped border, and multiple gold arm ornaments; several arms hold gold objects. It is framed by a tall arch of garlands in bands of white, yellow, orange, purple and green, with a golden ceremonial canopy above and an orange cloth beside. No people are visible in the scene.2015-02-17 +1 copiesJuly 15 20112011-07-15July 22 20132013-07-22