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A decorated deity murti of a child-form saint sits enthroned at the centre, dressed in red and white embellished garments with a jewelled crown-like headpiece. The murti is framed by an arched garland of green leaves, yellow and red flowers, and white and black strings of beads. A large ornate canopy with red, blue, white and orange tassels hangs overhead. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the throne, which has a carved lion-face base. Behind is a painted backdrop of a rocky hill landscape and a sculpted figure. No physical people are visible.

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June 09 20172017-06-09A ceremonial shrine display photographed head-on. A deity murti in a jeweled ornamented garment and a crown sits in an arched frame of red, yellow and white flower garlands, with a golden ornate throne in front. Below, a silver kalasha-like vessel and a sacred form are decorated with flowers and bilva leaves, and a wedge of white and red blossoms surrounds them. Two tall brass oil lamps with flower garlands flank the arch, their flames lit. The background shows a painted hill landscape. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears in the frame.2017-06-09June 08 20172017-06-08A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, framed by a gold arched backdrop. The main figure stands in an ornate gold arch with a crown, silver necklaces and an orange-brown shawl, surrounded by a curved garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers. A second small deity figure sits in front on a golden peetha, adorned with a silver necklace and red-and-yellow garlands, a kalasha-like vessel and leaves at its base. Two tall brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side against dark drapes.2015-06-04Ornate ceremonial display of a deity murti seated on a golden throne-niche backed by a dark curtain. The upper figure wears an orange-brown cloth, a tall crowned headdress and a white and gold necklace, with hands held at the chest. Below, a garlanded figure rests on the central seat, decorated with floral garlands in red, yellow, white and green and a silver-and-gold ornament, with a kalasha-like vessel on its head. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. Green foliage is at the lower edge. No physical people are visible; the display is a murti set-up.2015-06-04 +1 copiesA richly adorned deity murti stands centrally against a dark backdrop, draped in layered garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The figure wears an ornate silver-and-gold embellished bodice, a green blouse with red sleeves, a red and gold patterned skirt, and a tall ornate crown. A staff or sceptre is held in one hand. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at its base, flanked by decorative triangular canopy panels in red, orange and blue fabric with floral motifs. The setting suggests a puja or alankaram decoration of a deity murti.2008-10-02June 08 20172017-06-08 +2 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated under a large golden multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga hood) with a golden throne base. The figure wears a crown and an ornate red and gold chest adornment, draped in many garlands of marigold, red and orange flowers with green and yellow foliage, plus a gold necklace of beads. A light green silk cloth covers the seat. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the left and right edges against a dark draped curtain, with faint smoke rising in the air. No physical people are visible.2015-02-26A deity murti of a saint figure in a gold-framed shrine, dressed in a saffron-brown shawl with a crown and ornate silver necklaces, is garlanded in red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers. Below it stands a brass kalasha with a coconut and green leaves, also garlanded, and a white cloth drapes the base. Two tall brass oil lamps with flames flank the shrine against a dark curtain. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2015-06-04June 10 20172017-06-10A decorated deity murti is seated on an ornate altar beneath a tall canopy. The figure wears an orange-gold silk garment with a jewelled crown and a long garland of white and multicoloured flowers. Flower garlands frame the canopy, and gold lamp stands with oil lamps flank the altar. A purple curtain hangs behind, with a trident at the right edge. No people are visible.2016-10-05June 09 20172017-06-09