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Close 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.

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December 14 20102010-12-14A 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.2010-07-09July 09 20102010-07-09December 27 20082008-12-27December 27 20082008-12-27Close photo of two golden metal deity murti on a decorated procession ratha, dressed in red garments with gold and white jeweled ornaments. The murti on the right wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, layered necklaces and a green parrot perched on a raised hand; the murti on the left wears a red turban, rudraksha mala and a long staff. Behind them are garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine, with yellow satin cloth below. No living people are visible.2010-12-22A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a female figure seated in a decorated palanquin or shrine setting, wearing a deep red silk sari with gold zari border, heavy gold necklaces, jewelled earrings, a crown with red and white flowers, and a dense garland of yellow marigolds and red and white blooms draped beside her. She holds a ceremonial staff-like object in one hand. Behind her are a red curtain and a painted peacock-feather backdrop with a stone architectural edge. No living people are visible.2008-12-26A golden metal murti of a goddess seated on a peacock-decorated platform, dressed in a deep red silk sari with gold border and wearing a gold and jewelled necklace, belt and earrings. Her black headdress is trimmed with red and white flowers, and she holds a golden ceremonial implement in one hand. Yellow, red and white flower garlands drape her body and the platform. A carved peacock backdrop and red curtain frame her, with a partially visible golden figure at the left edge.2008-12-26December 27 20082008-12-27A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14A 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.June 15 20092009-06-15