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A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a niche framed by an ornate gilded arch. The figure wears an orange turban-like headdress and an orange shawl, layered jewelled necklaces, and white dhoti-style cloth with an orange-gold border, with hands joined in namaskar. Garlands of yellow marigold, red rose and white jasmine drape the murti and frame the arch. Below, a white silk cloth covers the platform, with a brass oil lamp, bells, a plate of flowers and fruit, and a small dish of white sweets or camphor. No physical people are visible.

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January 09 20132013-01-09A small standing deity murti. The figure wears an orange turban-like headpiece, white dhoti, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a staff-like object while joining palms in namaskar. It is framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine strands, with green leaves and an ornate gilded arch behind. Below sits a silver satin cloth, an oil lamp and flower offerings on the altar. No living people are visible.2013-01-09A photograph of a deity murti standing on a gilded golden base with a carved serpent hood at its front. The figure wears an orange shawl over a jewelled silver-and-white bodice with multicoloured stone ornaments, a crown on its head, and a red-and-gold dhoti. It is densely garlanded with bands of yellow marigold, red rose petals and white jasmine-like flowers, with green leaves and a green silk cloth behind. The setting suggests a temple or festival decoration. No people are visible.2011-10-26August 14 20172017-08-14A small bronze or metal statue of a standing deity murti with hands in anjali mudra, wearing a red dhoti-style garment, layered silver necklaces, bangles and an orange turban-like headpiece with an ornate crown. It is framed by a large ornate gold repoussé backdrop and draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers and white blossoms. A single red flower lies on the dark cloth beneath. No living people are visible, and no person matches the a person appearance cues.2011-11-29A photograph of a decorated Ganesha murti at night, dressed in an orange cloth and draped in layers of marigold and red flower garlands with green leaf strands. The elephant-headed deity sits within an ornate golden arched frame. In front of the murti are brass vessels, a lit oil lamp, coconut halves, flower offerings and fruit on a low platform. A white and pink cloth hangs from the sides. No people are visible in the scene. The background shows a canopy roof and pink-painted walls with metal grilles.2013-07-04A photograph of a deity murti, apparently an elephant-headed Ganesha form, framed by a large arch of ornate gold-coloured carved metalwork. The murti wears an orange turban, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, and ornate jewellery. It is covered in dense garlands of flowers in orange, yellow, red, purple and white, with decorative pink-and-white ribbons at the base. The setting is dark with a lattice-like ceiling above. No people are visible.2013-07-04July 04 20132013-07-04April 14 20122012-04-14 +1 copiesA metal murti of a deity stands under a gilded arch framed with ornate golden repoussé panels, draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses. The deity wears a tall crown, layered silver necklaces and ornaments, and an orange-red cloth draped across its shoulders. A small brass kalasha or lamp sits at its base among the flowers, and fresh leaves lie in front. The setting is an outdoor courtyard with potted plants and paving. No people are visible in the frame.2013-01-15A photograph of a deity murti of Krishna in a temple shrine, shown standing and playing a flute, dressed in yellow garments with ornate gold jewellery and a crown. The murti is framed by a curved arch of marigold and red flower garlands in yellow, red, orange and green, with peacock feathers behind. Ornamented silver and sequined cloth covers the base, and a decorated elephant figure with jewelled trappings stands to the left. On the right edge, a partially visible person in a red turban and red shawl stands near the shrine.2017-08-14November 29 20112011-11-29