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A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated at the top of a tiered, flower-covered structure. The figure wears a jewelled crown and elaborate gold and gem-studded necklaces, with red and yellow marigold garlands draped around the shoulders and arms. Below, the tiers hold coconuts, brass kalashas wrapped with white flowers and red rose garlands, small clay figures, and bundled straw brooms. A silver and purple cloth canopy rises behind the figure. No people are visible in the frame; the setting suggests a puja or abhishekam display, though no ritual is clearly shown.

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July 16 20152015-07-16July 16 20152015-07-16A decorated deity murti is carried on a silver palanquin at night during a procession. The figure wears a gold crown with a tall jewelled finial, rich gold and jewelled ornaments, and a red and yellow garland with pink pompoms. Green leaf garlands and yellow and white flowers surround the platform. Behind, attendants in dark clothing and an orange-robed figure are partly visible, with brass vessels nearby.2017-01-08A decorated deity murti is the central focus, seated atop an elaborate ornamented altar. The figure wears gold and silver jewellery and a crown, with a long yellow and orange garland of marigolds draped across the shoulders and a red cloth hanging down. Heaps of white flowers and red garlands decorate the tiered base, with small brass pots and offering vessels arranged around it. Two embroidered orange and red pennants with a white bird emblem flank the deity against a white draped backdrop under pinkish-purple lighting. No people are visible in the frame.2015-07-16July 16 20152015-07-16April 23 20122012-04-23A photograph of a deity murti, a gold-faced image adorned with a jeweled golden crown and a heavy layered necklace set with green, red and white stones. It is framed by thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds, with green leaves and a small coconut or kalasha-like vessel beside it. Behind the figure hang red and gold silk drapes and purple fabric. The image is a close, centered view of the decorated murti, possibly during a ritual adornment; no people are visible.2015-07-16A golden deity murti seated on a decorated chariot or palanquin throne, adorned with heavy gold jewellery and a crown, flanked by two smaller figures and framed by red roses, white flowers and magenta garlands. The figure wears a gold and mustard patterned sari-like drape. Red and yellow painted panels with floral motifs hang from the sides, and a red cloth canopy is visible above. The scene is a ratha procession of the deity; no people are visible.2013-02-24 +1 copiesA night photograph of a decorated processional chariot carrying a metal deity murti of a goddess in an ornate silver crown, holding a bow and arrow, adorned with heavy jewellery and wearing a yellow and red sari. The murti is framed by garlands of red roses, pink and white flowers, and green foliage. Silver filigree panels and hanging black-and-gold bells with coloured tassels (purple, yellow, blue, red) surround the carriage. No people are visible; the photograph is watermarked and the scene is lit by warm lamps.2013-04-23A photograph of a gold deity murti of Lord Vishnu-style form, richly adorned with a jeweled crown, layered red, yellow and white flower garlands, green leaf garlands and pink pom-pom decorations, set on a silver-edged platform at night. Behind it, a few people stand in the dark, including one bare-chested man with a sacred thread and a person in a dark patterned shirt holding a brass vessel. The scene suggests a procession or puja for the murti.2017-01-08November 25 20142014-11-25A silver-faced deity murti in a procession palanquin, adorned with a silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a yellow and red silk garment. The murti holds a bow and arrow and is framed by green leaves, red and pink rose garlands, white flowers and a red and green silk canopy with blue, yellow and purple tassels. A black camera or monitor sits in front, and marigold garlands fill the lower foreground. No people are visible.2013-04-23