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A decorated golden throne-like seat covered in heavy garlands of white jasmine and red, yellow and green flower strands. Above the seat a golden hooded cobra-shaped canopy and green gem-set golden ornaments hang. A red and gold cloth drapes the seat, with a rudraksha mala and a golden staff or sword visible, and a wine-coloured silk cloth lies across the base. Behind it is a gilded ornamental backdrop and a pillar of carved stone. No people are visible; the image shows a ceremonially adorned empty seat.

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August 31 20112011-08-31August 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesA deity murti is adorned for worship, framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands with red, yellow and green flower bands. Above it hang four golden swan-like or makara-style ornaments with green and dark gemstone pendants. Behind the figure is a golden peetha or backrest with a cobra-hood motif. The murti wears a red and orange cloth, a rudraksha-style dark bead necklace, a jewelled gold belt and a red flower at the waist. Golden embossed panels and red and green silk sarees appear at the edges of the frame. No people are visible.2011-08-31 +1 copiesAugust 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesAugust 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a ceremonial decoration on a golden ornamental stand. Thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds hang from a gold arch topped with gold leaf-shaped finials and dangling green gemstone pendants. Green leaves are tucked between the garlands. Beside it stands a gold ritual vessel with a repoussé scale pattern, a gold lamp stand at the right, and a figure in a teal and gold garment at the upper left. A white cloth with red stripes lies below. The garlands and gold suggest a temple or festival setting. No people are clearly visible apart from a partially shown figure in patterned clothing.2009-06-30Close-up photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. The murti wears an orange cloth wrapped on its head, a jewelled diadem with white stones and a red centre stone, and a gold arm band. Multiple garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine drape its body and shoulders. Above it stands a large gilded hooded serpent canopy with golden hood ornaments and green jewel pendants hanging from the earrings. Behind the murti a blue-green draped curtain and a red cloth are visible.2009-07-01Close-up of a decorated ceremonial pot or kalasha-like brass vessel with gold-coloured sculpted body, draped with thick garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigold strands. Gold leaf-shaped ornaments with green gem pendants hang from the garlands. Green fern sprigs are tucked among the flowers. A gold lamp stand appears at the right edge, and a figure in a teal checked garment and peach silk skirt stands at the top left. Pieces of red-and-cream cloth lie beneath the vessel on a white cloth.2009-06-30March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesClose view of a deity murti heavily adorned with yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands and purple flower strands, with a golden hooded shield-like backdrop behind the head. The murti wears a dark green and gold striped cloth and a white and gold waist garment, and a golden cylindrical base sits below it. Golden jewelled ornaments with gemstones hang at the top of the head. Foreground at lower left shows a jewelled necklace and a red and gold brocade cloth. Background includes a bright red silk fabric and a gilded staff.2010-08-01June 09 20092009-06-09October 04 20082008-10-04