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A night photograph of a festival deity procession. Three deity murtis sit on an ornate golden canopy and palanquin, heavily garlanded with red, orange, yellow and purple flower garlands. The central murti wears a gold crown, holds a bow and arrow, and has a jewelled chest ornament, white dhoti and gold waist ornaments, resembling a Rama form. The two flanking figures wear jewelled crowns and gold-embroidered garments. No living people are visible in the frame. The gold canopy and flowers are lit by warm light.

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A photograph of three deity murti seated side by side on a red-draped platform in front of a gilded arch, decorated with thick garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. The central figure wears a tall golden crown, white dhoti and holds a bow and arrow, with a bejewelled chest ornament. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold turban, red embroidered garment and gold armlets, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears an ornate red-and-gold headdress and jewelled garments. No physical people are visible; the figures are murti. The image has a dark background with warm stage lighting.2015-04-29A night photograph of three deity murti figures seated under an ornate golden canopy on a red cloth-draped platform. The central figure holds a bow and arrow, wears a tall red-and-gold crown, a silver-and-jewelled chest ornament and a white dhoti with gold border. The flanking figures wear jewelled, sparkling attire and ornate headwear, and all three are decorated with dense garlands of marigold, yellow, white, purple and red flowers. Gold-threaded fabric and gem embellishments glitter in the lamplight. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2015-04-29Night photograph of a festival procession chariot draped in long garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. Three deity murtis with polished dark faces stand on the float beneath an ornate gold canopy. The central figure, wearing a jewelled crown and white dhoti, holds a bow and arrow and is adorned with silver ornaments, resembling Rama. Flanking figures wear red and gold crowns and jewelled garments, one with a kumkum-coloured dress and gold necklaces. Decorative gold fringed cloth hangs at the top edge. The scene is lit by warm lamplight against a dark sky.2015-04-29April 29 20152015-04-29April 29 20152015-04-29April 29 20152015-04-29Night photograph of three deity murtis seated on a red-draped platform under an ornate gold canopy, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, orange, yellow, white and purple. The central murti holds a bow and arrow, wears a silver-decorated chest piece, white dhoti and a crown with a red and gold headdress, possibly a Rama-type deity murti. The figure on the left wears a red and gold embellished garment and an ornate headdress, and the figure on the right wears a gold and green garment with jewelled ornaments and a decorated crown. Their faces are dark-toned and the scene is a festival procession or ceremony setting. No physical people are visible.2015-04-29A photograph of three large metal deity murtis displayed on a green-and-red draped altar against a white wall, decorated with multicoloured garlands in yellow, green, red, white and pink. The central figure wears an orange crown, a white dhoti-like cloth, a silver shield-shaped ornament and carries a spear or trident; the flanking figures wear gold crowns, layered white and red beaded necklaces, and gold armlets. Garlands drape across the altar. A wall clock and a partially visible woman in white stand at the right edge. No living person is clearly the main subject.2007-11-09December 22 20182018-12-22April 26 20182018-04-26 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti is the central subject, adorned with heavy gold necklaces, layered yellow and white garlands, and pink flower accents. Flanking figures are smaller decorated statues wearing gold and jewelled ornaments. Above hang a golden arched frame with white beaded wiring and tassels in orange, red, pink, purple and turquoise. A brass oil lamp and a metal vessel appear at the right edge, and a hand holds a lamp at the lower right. No living people are clearly visible, and the scene is dark except for the lit altar.2016-02-17 +1 copiesOctober 17 20152015-10-17