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A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess is seated in a decorated palanquin or ratha, framed by a large horseshoe-shaped arch of marigold and multicolour flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, green and white. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, layered silver-and-jewel necklaces, a blue garment and a red flower at the chest, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. Flanking staffs topped with decorated pennants stand on either side. A tin-roofed open shed and orange-painted walls with red-and-white striped trim form the background, with a small decorated umbrella or canopy at right. No physical people are visible.

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A golden deity murti stands in a shrine framed by a large arch of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, green, red and white, with pink flowers at the base. The murti wears an ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a dark garment, holding ceremonial staffs with decorative finials and a raised hand. A corrugated roof and a tiled red wall form the setting, with a sign reading Mandir visible at left.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, with a gilded face, red lips and a tall jewelled crown with pink, green and red stones. The figure wears layered pearl and jewelled necklaces over a dark green garment, and holds a jewelled staff on each side, one ending in a leaf-shaped plaque and one in a pennant-like finial. Behind it is a dense arc of garlands in orange, yellow, red, white, green and maroon flowers, with pink fabric framing the figure and a red flower at the chest. No physical people are visible.2010-11-06A metal deity murti, gold-faced with a jewelled crown, adorned with layered gold and gem necklaces and a raised right hand in abhaya mudra. It sits within a large arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, maroon and white, with pink flowers at its base. Ceremonial staffs and a golden lotus-shaped object stand beside it under a corrugated roof, a temple structure and signage in the background. No people are visible.2010-11-06A metal murti of a deity is seated on a throne decorated with a large arch of marigold and other flower garlands in orange, yellow, red, white, pink and green. The image has a golden face, a tall ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a silver-and-gold embellished garment, with its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. Two silver standards with pennant flags flank the figure, and a gold-coloured ceremonial object sits at the base. Behind is a red building wall with a sign partly reading a Tamil-style word, a security camera and a metal canopy, with a bright sky above. No people are visible.2010-11-06November 06 20102010-11-06A metal deity murti. The murti wears ornate jewelled necklaces, a crown and a raised hand gesture, flanked by ceremonial staffs, with a golden ornamental plate in the foreground. Pink flowers and a sheer pink cloth frame the base, and a red and white building stands behind.2010-11-06A gilded deity murti is decorated for worship, framed by dense bands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with red and green gem inlays, a white jasmine garland, and a heavily jewelled gold torso adornment with pink and green accents. A silver sceptre-like staff and a silver bird-shaped figure stand at the sides. Garlanded palm-stem decorations rise at the right edge. No people are visible.2008-10-01November 06 20102010-11-06A metal deity murti stands on a wooden platform draped in an orange cloth, flanked by a gilded lion-base vahana and a large gold-finished ornamental stand. The murti is adorned with a thick, multicoloured flower garland in orange, yellow, green, red, maroon and white, plus layered gold jewellery, a crown and a pink lotus held in one hand. A deep blue curtain and a painted temple-pillar backdrop frame the scene, and a golden parasol edge is visible at the upper left. No people are present.2010-11-12A decorated deity murti of a standing figure in the centre, with a tall jewelled crown of pink, green and gold tiers, a face of polished gold tone, and an elaborately encrusted white and green silver-embroidered garment. The figure holds a staff with a flag-like pennant in one hand and a spear-like staff in the other, hung with gold bead strands. A pink rose is tucked near the chest. Flanking figures on either side are smaller murtis with similar jewelled crowns. The background is a heart-shaped arrangement of red roses, white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and green leaves.2010-11-09