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A decorated deity murti stands in a temple shrine, framed by a large arch of concentric garlands in red, white, purple and yellow flowers with green leaves. The figure wears a tall purple crown and gold ornaments and necklaces, with a gold-and-orange silk cloth draped at its base. Two brass oil lamps flank the shrine on the left and right, and carved golden lion-like figures stand in the stone pillars at the sides. No people are visible.

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August 28 20162016-08-28 +1 copiesAugust 28 20162016-08-28A deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by a large semicircular arrangement of garlands in red, white, yellow and purple flowers. The murti wears a white garment with heavy gold ornaments, a tall crown decorated with gold discs and a purple cloth, and a long gold necklace. Brass oil lamps burn at the lower left and right edges, and carved stone pillars with figures frame the scene. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated deity murti with floral alankaram.2016-08-28A photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship, shown frontally against a backdrop of concentric arcs of flower garlands in red, white, purple and yellow. The murti is covered in gold ornaments and a gold-and-white garment, with a tall crown-like headdress of purple velvet decorated with gold discs, a gold-rimmed face and a gold trident-like implement held at the sides. Gold lamps and a gold cloth drape sit at the base. Foliage accents the garlands. The setting is a temple shrine with flowers arranged in an arch around the image.2016-08-28 +1 copiesOctober 02 20162016-10-02 +1 copiesA deity murti of Krishna-style form stands in a golden shrine arch heavily decorated with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and purple flower strings. The murti wears a jeweled crown and ornate silver-and-gold necklaces with red stones. It stands on a golden elephant-shaped carriage base with wheels, a ratha-style procession vehicle. A golden yellow cloth drapes the base, and a dark blue curtain and red fabric frame the background.2011-10-04December 05 20142014-12-05 +1 copiesA seated deity murti is adorned for a festival puja. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold embellished bodice, and a green garment with a red-and-gold skirt of patterned textile. A spear-like staff stands upright beside its shoulder. A dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green frames the figure against a dark backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and decorated umbrella-shaped canopies in red, gold and blue flank the murti.2008-10-02September 01 20162016-09-01A 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 seated deity murti. The murti wears an orange and red sari with an ornate silver and gem-studded necklace, heavy jewelled collars, bangles and a jewelled crown. The shrine is framed by golden carved panels and a red curtain.2012-05-03A shirtless priest in an orange-saffron dhoti stands with his back to the camera, holding a small bell or lamp in one hand while reaching toward an ornate deity murti. The murti is adorned with gold jewellery, a tall crown and an embellished face, set against a large semicircular arc of red, white, purple and yellow flower garlands. Golden carved lions flank the shrine, and brass oil lamps burn on the sides. The priest's bare upper body and wet hair suggest an abhishekam or aarti in progress. The scene shows a temple puja in a decorated shrine.2016-08-28