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A photograph of a festival altar display of deity murti in a gilded arched niche framed by a multicoloured garland of yellow, orange, red, white and green flowers. The central standing figure wears a jewelled crown, large silver ornaments and a pink and green sari, holding a golden staff. Three smaller murtis stand in front: one in orange, one in red with a crescent-moon headdress, and one in blue holding a veena.

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A photograph of a Hindu deity murti display in a temple-like setting. A central standing goddess murti in a gold crown and dressed in a pink sari with heavy jewelled necklaces and gold arm ornaments stands beneath a gold arch decorated with multicoloured flower garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and green. Below her, a central bronze-coloured deity murti with four arms wears a red garment, pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a crescent-moon headpiece. Flanking them, a murti on the left wears an orange sari and holds a conch-like object, while a murti on the right wears a blue sari and holds a stringed instrument. The display rests on a blue cloth. No living people are visible.2008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28Photograph of a deity murti display in a temple-like alcove framed by an ornate gold arch. The central standing murti wears a tall crown, a pink silk garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers that drapes in an arch around it. Three smaller gold-toned murtis kneel or stand in the foreground: one in orange, one in red and gold, and one in blue playing a veena-like instrument. A brass bell hangs on the right wall beside an exit sign, and the platform is covered with flowers. No physical people are visible.2008-04-28Photograph 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 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.2008-04-27A 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 photograph of a temple shrine displaying a deity murti of a goddess standing under an ornate gilded arch decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white and green. The central figure wears a crown, layered silver and gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments, and holds a gold-coloured hand. Three smaller metal murtis flank the base, one in orange, one in red and one in purple garments, with a small gold figure at the right edge. A blue cloth covers the pedestal. In the foreground, the back of a dark-clothed devotee is seen bowing before the altar, beside a tray with small oil lamps and offerings. Red drapes frame the left side of the scene.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.2008-04-27A 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.2008-04-27Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche framing a standing deity murti of a goddess with a tall crown, wearing layered jeweled necklaces and a green and pink sari, holding a ceremonial object. A garland of yellow, orange, red, green and white flowers arches around the figure. Three smaller seated figures in orange, red and lavender garments and crowns sit on a blue draped platform below. In the foreground a dark stone Nandi bull with a pink and gold shawl faces the shrine, with brass lamps beside it. A brass bell hangs at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2008-04-28A 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.2008-04-27August 11 20142014-08-11