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A richly decorated deity murti, a standing or seated figure holding a trident, is the central subject, seated on a red satin cloth draped over a platform beneath an ornate gilded arch. The figure wears a tall crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a green and gold silk garment with a gold-bordered drape. It is framed by thick garlands of marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and purple flowers, with a gilded canopy overhead and red and gold banners at the sides. No people are visible.

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March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated within an ornate gilded arch on a red satin cloth. The figure wears a jeweled crown, heavy gold and gemstone necklaces, and a green silk sari with gold zari border, holding a trident and a lotus-like hand gesture. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves frame the murti in a festival alankaram. Red-and-white pillars and a draped canopy surround the shrine. No physical people are visible.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02A decorated festival deity murti stands in a golden arched shrine on a palanquin or ratha, adorned with thick garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers. The four-armed figure in a green skirt holds a trident and wears a jewelled crown and ornate necklaces. Behind it, red and gold canopy pillars and a painted cloth panel with blue lotus motifs frame the scene. No living person is visible; the subject is the adorned deity murti.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02A decorated deity murti of Shiva-like form stands within a golden arched shrine framed by red and teal painted cloth with lotus motifs. The figure is draped in a green and gold skirt, adorned with white and silver necklaces and a crown, and holds a trident. Garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers wrap the arch and figure, and a deep red satin cloth covers the platform. In front, brass trays hold rose petals, a bell and a lamp-stand with oil lamps. No people are visible.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copies