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A photograph of a figure seated on a gilded golden throne or palanquin, partly obscured by brass oil lamps in the foreground. The seated figure wears a red turban with a green flower cluster, a white garment and a broad gold-toned collar, and is decorated with red and magenta flower garlands and yellow marigold garlands draped across the seat. A white cloth covers the seat, with a red and gold border and sequined purple fabric at the lower right. A woman in a teal and gold sari with bangles and henna-patterned hands stands at the left edge beside a red wall. Lush green foliage forms the background.

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A decorated deity murti of Shiva-like form, with face covered by an orange-and-maroon cloth and a dark garment, wearing a golden crown of pointed petal-shaped ornaments set with green stones, a golden rudraksha-style bead necklace and a diamond-studded collar. Yellow and purple-pink marigold garlands drape over the arms, and a silver-and-gold embossed torso section and a red brocade gold-bordered cloth with jewelled necklaces sit below. Dark draped fabric and a metal rod form the background. No people are visible.2010-09-25February 20 20132013-02-20July 20 20102010-07-20A close view of a decorated deity murti seated in a gilded throne with a cobra-hood style back and ornate golden finials. The figure wears a bright orange-red turban with gold border, multiple garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, rudraksha-style beads, and a jeweled armband. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and magenta and teal silk cloth drapes the scene. No physical people are visible.2013-02-20July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20Close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship, with a gold hooded serpent-shaped canopy above its head, a green leaf backdrop, and a head wrapped in an orange and maroon cloth. The murti wears a jewelled white-and-gold belt, a red and gold silk garment at its waist, and thick garlands of pink roses alternating with yellow marigolds draped over both shoulders. Behind it, a blue and silver embellished figure and a red fabric backdrop are visible, and the lower edge shows a white cloth with a jewelled silver ornament. No people are clearly visible, only a corner of an orange turban at the bottom right.2010-11-09October 04 20082008-10-04February 21 20132013-02-21A seated figure on an ornate golden throne is decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers draped over the shoulders and arms. The figure wears an orange and maroon turban topped with a green leafy crown, a white garment, a multi-strand gold necklace of beads, a jewelled diamond-studded headpiece, and a gold waist ornament. The face is covered by the turban and garments, so no features are visible. A large white cloth lies in the foreground. Behind the throne are gilded panels and sculpted golden details. The setting suggests a ceremonial procession or darshan, with the seated figure presented as a deity murti or honoured person in jewelled regalia, though whether this is a living person or a statue cannot be determined.2008-10-04A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti dressed for worship. The head of a golden murti, with a gold kirita-style crown with pointed ornaments and dangling earrings, is wrapped in an orange cloth and draped with garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds. Green leaves are arranged around the crown. The figure's body is covered in a white cloth with gold borders, and a gold bangle-like ornament sits at the neck. Behind it, a standing figure in red satin with a blue embroidered blouse and ornate gold jewellery holds a gold staff. A tall brass oil lamp stands at the right edge against a red and white wall.2010-11-09June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copies