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A photograph of a deity murti standing in a niche framed by an arch of garlands in yellow, red, white and green. The standing figure wears a silver crown, a pink and green silk garment, layered silver and red-stoned necklaces, and holds a golden staff-like object. In front, three smaller golden-toned figures in orange, red and purple saris with silver jewellery are shown in devotional poses, one playing a stringed instrument. Bells hang on the right against a grey curtain. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a gilded arched niche backed by dark drapery. The central standing figure wears a jewelled crown, heavy silver and gold necklaces and bangles, a red-and-green sari, and holds a gold-coloured hand raised in blessing. Garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers frame the arch. Below, three smaller metal murtis stand on a white pedestal: the left one in an orange sari with a braid, the centre one in a red sari with multiple arms and a jewelled crown, and the right one in a lavender sari holding a veena. Pink and orange flowers rest at their feet on a blue cloth. No physical people are visible.2008-04-27A photograph of a deity murti display on a stage, framed by a gilded arch and a dense garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The central figure, a standing goddess with a tall silver crown, a rosy face, layered silver and gold necklaces and gold arm ornaments, holds a golden lotus-like object in one hand. Three smaller figures in orange, red and lavender silk saris sit or kneel below her, one with a crescent-moon ornament. A blue cloth covers the base, with a grey stone object and flower offerings in front and a small oil lamp at the lower edge. Dark red curtains frame the scene.2008-04-27Photograph of a decorated deity murti on a stage in front of a dark red curtain. The central tall figure stands under a gilded arch framed with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. It wears a silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a pink-and-green garment. Three smaller murtis in front wear orange, red and purple silk saris, with gold crowns and jewellery; the right figure holds a veena. A blue draped cloth and small brass lamps sit at the base. No physical people are visible.2008-04-27A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a gilded arch framed with multicolour flower garlands in yellow, red, green and white. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, layered gold and bead necklaces, and a pink and green sari, holding a golden ritual object. Three smaller metal figures in orange, red and purple silk stand before it on a blue draped platform. In the foreground a dark figure in purple cloth bows low, and two small brass lamps stand near the base. The setting is a dark curtained hall.2008-04-27A decorated deity murti stands in a golden arched niche framed by a multicolour flower garland of yellow, red, green and white blossoms. The central goddess figure wears a silver crown, layered silver and gold necklaces, bangles and a green and pink sari. Three smaller metal murtis sit in front on a blue cloth: left an orange-sari figure holding a conch, centre a red-sari figure with a crescent moon ornament and a trident, right a lavender-sari figure holding a veena. Pink and orange flowers rest at their feet. No people are visible; the figures are statues.2008-04-27A photograph of a temple-style display on a stage. A central deity murti stands within a gilded arched frame draped with a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers, wearing a tall crown, layered silver necklaces and jewelled bangles. Three smaller figures in orange, red and purple silk saris stand before it on a white pedestal covered with a blue cloth. In the foreground a dark stone Shivalinga is dressed with a pink and gold cloth, with brass lamps, a kalasha and a small bell nearby. A red curtain and silver drape frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2008-04-27November 26 20172017-11-26 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche framed by a multicolored flower garland of yellow, red, white and green blossoms. The central standing figure wears a silver crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a pink and green silk garment, holding a golden vessel. Three smaller metal figures in orange, red and purple silk saris stand before it. A dark stone lingam-like form sits in the foreground on a blue cloth-draped platform, with a small oil lamp nearby. Red curtains and a silver drape frame the stage. No people are visible.2008-04-27A deity murti is decorated for worship, standing in a gilded arched frame draped with garlands of yellow, green, red, white and orange flowers. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a red-and-white bindi, crystal and gold necklaces, and a pink and green silk garment with a red-stoned collar. Its raised gold hand holds a small gold object, and a smaller golden figure with a blue cloth stands at the lower right. A jeweled black ceremonial vehicle with a crescent emblem appears at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2008-04-27A large deity murti stands within a golden arched frame draped with a multicoloured garland of yellow, green, red, white and orange flowers. The figure wears a jewelled crown, a gold and silver necklace set with red stones, heavy silver jewellery, and a pink and green silk sari with red-stone border. It holds a gold ceremonial object in one raised hand and has a gold arm ornament on the other. A smaller gold deity figure sits at the lower right corner, and a gold kalasha-like finial appears at the bottom edge. No people are visible in the scene.2008-04-27A deity murti stands in an ornate golden arch framed by a multicoloured flower garland in yellow, green, red, white and maroon. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a heavy layered gold and gemstone necklace, earrings, and a pink and green sari-style garment. Its raised hand holds a gold implement and the other arm rests on a gold staff. Red curtains hang behind, and small brass lamps and a figure stand at the base. No living people are visible.2008-04-27September 30 20142014-09-30