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A decorated deity murti is framed in an ornate gilded arch and draped in green shimmering cloth with gold motifs. The figure wears a silver jewelled necklace set with red and green stones, a white flower garland, and a red cloth draped over one shoulder, lit by warm lamplight. Ornamental metalwork and a red fabric panel frame the image at a darshan setting.

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May 06 20122012-05-06May 06 20122012-05-06A deity murti stands in an ornate golden shrine niche framed by carved metalwork and draped in shimmering green and gold fabric. The murti wears a red shawl, a white flower garland, and layered jeweled necklaces set with red and green stones. Flames from oil lamps or torches flank the shrine on both sides. No people are visible in the frame.2012-05-06Night photograph of a deity murti decorated for procession or festival, framed by an ornate gilded arch with green and gold shimmering drapes. The murti wears a red cloth draped over its head and shoulders, white jasmine-style garlands, and jewelled ornaments with red and green stones. A bright flame or lamp glows at the right edge, and a red cloth covers the base. At the bottom, several partially visible people's faces appear in the crowd.2012-05-06A night photograph of a deity murti seated within an ornate, embossed metal palanquin or chariot canopy. The figure wears a long white flower garland, layered jewelled necklaces, and a red sash draped over the shoulder, with green and gold draped cloth behind. Two lit torches or oil lamps flank the sides of the palanquin, casting warm orange light on the gilded metalwork. The background is dark. No people are visible in the frame.2012-05-06May 06 20122012-05-06A night photograph of a deity murti housed in an ornate golden shrine-palanquin with a carved arched canopy and a decorated kalasha-like finial at the top. The murti is draped in green silk and garlanded with white and pink flowers, with a red cloth hanging across it. Two flaming torches stand on either side of the shrine, lighting the gilded carvings. At the lower left edge, a partially visible woman with a red bindi is seen.2012-05-06A decorated deity murti under a gold canopy hung with red and white flower garlands and peacock feathers. The figure wears an orange-red garment, a red and gold crown with a curled white ornament, and a large jewelled necklace with a central gold face medallion. Teal and cream silk cloths drape around it, and pink and white flowers, a silver kalasha and lit lamps sit at its base. To the right stands a golden statue of a saint with hands in namaste and an orange turban. A printed sign reading tattvamasi hangs behind the canopy. No people are visible.2008-04-27A decorated festival palanquin at night, framed by ornate gold carved panels and draped in green and gold fabric. Standing within it is a metal murti of a deity wearing an orange-red turban, a heavy jewelled necklace, and a long garland of white flowers with red accents. The palanquin base shows red cloth. No people are visible in the frame.2012-05-06 +1 copiesA metallic statue of a seated figure in a brown-red turban and draped brown-orange robe, adorned with a multicoloured jeweled necklace and garlands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. The hands are raised in a blessing gesture. Behind and around the figure are red silk drapes and ornate gold carved frames. The watermarked photo shows a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2017-02-09May 06 20122012-05-06A figure in a gilded, ornately carved palanquin-style shrine at night, framed by red and white flower garlands and green leaves. The figure wears an orange-brown turban, a jewelled garment with multicoloured stones, and a beaded necklace, with hands raised in a blessing gesture. Golden ornamental carvings with peacock motifs frame the niche, a red cloth hangs behind, and yellow and gold fabric drapes the base. The figure appears to be a statue or murti rather than a living person, and a printed photo credit overlays the lower right.2017-02-09