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Close-up, low-angle view of a golden metal deity murti, a female form in an orange-red sari with a gold border, wearing a crown, jeweled necklaces and bangles with a silver-white arm ornament. The figure is surrounded by large garlands of yellow marigolds with deep red and purple flowers. Hands and a small weapon-like object are partly visible beside the figure. No physical people are visible.

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December 14 20102010-12-14Close photo of a golden deity murti seated in an orange sari with gold and jewelled ornaments, a jewelled crown, nose ring and red lips, one hand raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it are garlands of yellow and dark red marigolds. In the foreground at left, part of another ornate figure in orange and yellow clothing holds a long staff with a jewelled hand. No physical people are clearly visible; the figures are statues or idols on a festival vehicle.2010-12-14December 31 20112011-12-31A person in an orange-red robe with long dark hair stands at left, raising an arm to scatter pink petals over a deity murti. The murti is a seated figure with a gold face, crown, and white beaded necklaces, dressed in orange and holding a staff. It is surrounded by garlands of yellow, red, white, and green flowers and a gold-framed arch.2009-07-07A golden deity murti of a goddess, shown with a gilded face, red and gold silk sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. She wears a flower crown with red and white blossoms and holds a golden ceremonial object near her shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a decorated statue in a temple setting.2008-12-26A deity murti stands within a golden arched shrine frame, dressed in an orange-red sari with silver-and-gold jewelled ornaments, a large silver-and-gold crown with pink and green detailing, and a broad jewelled necklace. It holds a golden staff and a long spear-like rod. The figure is framed by a dense arch of garlands in magenta, red, white, yellow and green, with scattered red and orange flowers. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of the shrine decoration.2011-12-10July 20 20132013-07-20A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09A golden deity murti of a goddess seated and richly decorated with garlands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and purple flower strands arranged in a rainbow-like arch behind it. The murti wears a black crown with a white floral ornament, a crescent moon motif and a red-jeweled band, plus layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones and an orange-red garment with a brown shawl. Its raised golden hand holds a ritual object, and the setting appears to be a temple abhishekam or alankaram decoration.2013-11-16 +2 copiesA golden utsava murti of a deity is seen close up on a processional ratha, wearing an ornate crown with pink, green and white patterned embellishment, and white jasmine garlands draped over its shoulder. It wears a red and gold brocade garment with silver and teal trim, a pink silk cloth, silver earrings and chest ornaments, and is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves. A cream draped cloth hangs on the left and a golden ornate fitting appears at the right, with a raised golden hand holding an object at the left edge.December 03 20112011-12-03November 12 20102010-11-12