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A photograph of a decorated deity murti set on a golden throne-like peetha under an ornate canopy with a fringed umbrella of red, orange, yellow, green and blue tassels. The central figure has a white and red tilak and a tall conical crown, wears a red and gold embroidered garment and a long garland of yellow marigolds and red flowers. Flanked on the left by a smaller figure in a red turban and red embroidered robes, and on the right by a figure in a crown and jewelled necklaces. Brass oil lamps stand at the left edge. Golden draped fabric and lavender cloth frame the altar. No physical people are visible.

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December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a ceremonial sanctum with three deity murtis seated on a golden, serpent-like throne-seat with cushioned armrests. The central murti wears red and gold ornamental dress, a crown-like headpiece, layered necklaces and garlands of white flowers. The murti to its left wears a maroon turban, pearl necklaces and yellow marigold garlands, while the murti to its right wears dark blue clothing, red and gold ornaments and green leaf garlands. A purple draped canopy with gold carved arches frames the scene, with palm fronds and greenery behind, and a purple cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 12 20162016-12-12April 24 20182018-04-24 +1 copiesJanuary 11 20172017-01-11A decorated deity murti of a standing or seated Hindu god in a gilded shrine arch, flanked by two smaller attendant figures. The central figure wears a tall jewelled golden crown with a red stone, a red garment covered in jewelled ornaments, and many gold chains and multi-coloured flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and green. A golden bird-headed vahana or stand sits in front. The attendants wear blue and turquoise jewelled garments and tall ornamented headdresses. Green silk drapes frame the lower base, and pale green silk covers the platform.2015-02-24 +1 copiesDecember 29 20062006-12-29A decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne under a canopy of multicoloured tassels inside a tent. The central figure wears a white and red-trimmed crown marked with a tripundra, heavy embroidered red and white garments, and gold necklaces, with hands in abhaya-type gestures. Yellow and orange-red flower garlands drape over the arch and throne. Flanking the central figure are two smaller seated figures: one on the left in a red turban and ornate white embroidered garment, and one on the right with a jewelled headdress and necklaces. Golden cushions with striped red upholstery frame the throne. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05A large deity murti is dressed in a dense garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers with green leaves, forming an arched backdrop behind the figure. The murti wears an ornate gold crown and a jewelled, embellished breastplate with white and red-patterned work. A yellow canopy sits above, with a carved stone pillar in the background. On the left, a smaller figure in a crown and garland holds a red and orange ceremonial flag with a white bird emblem; on the right, another garlanded figure in a yellow flower garland and jewelled ornaments stands near a dark maroon umbrella. Two figures appear beside the central murti, all draped in flowers.2017-01-11December 05 20162016-12-05November 06 20162016-11-06