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A seated murti of a deity with a tall crown and jewelled headdress, adorned with a long yellow and red flower garland and a beaded necklace, dressed in an orange-and-gold sari. The figure holds a small ritual vessel and sits on a gold-trimmed seat in front of ornate gold pillars and two decorated parasols in blue and red. Smaller gold figures and offering plates sit at the base. No living people are visible in the foreground; attendants in orange robes stand blurred at the right edge. The setting is a draped white stage at a puja or festival.

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A richly decorated deity murti of a seated figure dominates the frame, wearing a gold and jewelled crown, earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a green and gold sari-like garment. Yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands drape the figure. It holds a wooden ritual implement in one hand and a small brass cup in the other. Behind it stand a golden pillar, an orange and red decorative umbrella with blue and floral patterns, and a brass lamp stand with a ceremonial umbrella. The setting is a draped white curtain backdrop.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A gilded metal murti of a seated goddess under a golden canopy, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. She wears an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces in green, red and white stones, a green and peach silk sari, and holds a bronze staff-like object in one hand and a small cup in the other. White drapery forms the backdrop. Her face has a red bindi and a nose ring. No physical people are visible.2016-12-18July 09 20152015-07-09 +1 copiesA decorated utsava murti of a deity seated on a silver and gold palanquin on a red stage, garlanded with red, yellow and white flower strands. The figure wears a red turban, a layered silver necklace and a gold-toned breastplate. Behind it is a silver arched backdrop with a gold cloth, and an ornate silver umbrella canopy hangs overhead. Two large red and orange fringed fans with blue flower and bird motifs flank the figure, and a silver pot-shaped vessel and ornate silver stool sit in front. No living people are visible; the scene depicts a statue in festival procession setup.2016-12-07October 16 20152015-10-16March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti stands on a silver-framed golden throne with an arched backdrop, dressed in a red and gold garment and garlanded with marigolds and red flowers in yellow, white and green. A large golden lion-faced figure sits at its base, and an orange and red ceremonial parasol and two triangular orange-and-red embroidered banners with blue bird motifs flank it. A brass oil lamp stands at left, a covered silver vessel rests on a silver stool at right, and the setting is a draped stage with a red floor covering. No people are visible.2016-12-07December 05 20162016-12-05December 18 20162016-12-18A gilded deity murti is seated on an elaborate golden throne-like seat, backed by a tall arched halo of jewelled, gold-embroidered panels studded with blue and red stones. The deity wears a pearl necklace, layered gold ornaments and a red and gold headdress. An ornate golden canopy with tasselled fringe in red, green, blue and yellow hangs above, with a deep red curtain behind. A small bronze figure sits at the base and a gold and red banner pole stands at the right edge. No people are clearly visible in the frame.2017-08-19