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A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a standing figure with a tall crown and green-jewelled necklace, flanked by two female figures in blue and teal silk sarees with gold borders. The central figure is draped in a blue silk cloth over a golden base, and a five-headed golden serpent hood arches above. The murti is framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves. A pink satin cloth lies at the bottom. No physical people are visible; all figures are statues.

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A decorated deity murti of Lord Vishnu flanked by two consort figures stands before a golden hooded serpent canopy. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a white and emerald-studded necklace and a silk garment; the consorts on either side wear blue and green silk saris with jewelled necklaces and crowns. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red, purple and white flowers drape the figures and a blue silk cloth covers the base. No people are visible.2013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24December 24 20132013-12-24A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, standing on a golden base under a golden canopy. The central figure wears a silver crown, a silver and jewelled necklace with a large green gem pendant, and is backed by a blue silk drape. Flanking figures in blue and green saris wear silver jewellery and crowns. The murti is framed by an arch of yellow, red, purple and white flower garlands and green leaves. A golden lion-faced ornament and gold-ornamented throne-like backdrop surround the scene, with a seated figure in orange-red clothing visible at the left edge.2013-12-23Photograph of a shrine installation decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and white jasmine strands against a tiled wall. Three statues stand on a purple draped platform: on the left, a figure in a brown-red turban and brown robe with heavy beaded necklaces and round eyeglasses; at centre, a deity murti with a tall silver crown, jewelled ornaments, and a gold-trimmed white dhoti; on the right, a female deity figure with a silver crown and jewelled blue-purple garment. Offerings of flowers, a brass plate, and petals lie before them. Statues, not living people, are depicted.2014-06-28 +2 copiesApril 30 20152015-04-30July 18 20132013-07-18 +1 copiesJuly 18 20132013-07-18 +1 copiesA decorated metal deity murti stands centrally with two smaller attendant figures on either side, all framed by thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a heavy silver necklace with green stones, and holds a ceremonial implement. The two side figures wear jewelled necklaces and blue and green silk garments. Behind them hang blue draped curtains with sparkling dots and an ornate gold arch. Pink satin drapes the base. No people are visible; this is a festival-style temple alankaram display.2013-12-25July 13 20132013-07-13April 30 20152015-04-30A night photograph of a gilded processional deity murti standing centrally in a large circular garland frame of marigold-yellow, maroon, green, pink and white flowers. The central golden figure wears a red and gold crown, a layered jewelled necklace with red and green stones, a dark purple garment and a gold sash, and holds a staff. Two smaller golden attendant figures flank it, each wearing a gold crown and jewelled collar, with red and magenta drapes. Gilded arch panels frame the scene on the left and right against a dark background. No physical people are visible in the scene.2006-09-02