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A metal murti of a deity stands under a gilded arch framed with ornate golden repoussé panels, draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses. The deity wears a tall crown, layered silver necklaces and ornaments, and an orange-red cloth draped across its shoulders. A small brass kalasha or lamp sits at its base among the flowers, and fresh leaves lie in front. The setting is an outdoor courtyard with potted plants and paving. No people are visible in the frame.

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January 14 20132013-01-14November 29 20112011-11-29A small standing metal murti of a devotee-like figure with hands joined in anjali, dressed in red and white with an orange cap-like headdress, framed by a gold repousse arch. The statue is heavily garlanded with bands of yellow and pink-red flowers, with white flower strands, set on a black-draped platform at night. A gold framed panel and a second garland-draped post appear at the right edge.2011-11-29A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in the centre of a shrine, framed by a dense arch of garlands in red, yellow and white flowers. She wears a tall ornate golden crown with red and green gemstones, a red and gold garment, a large pendant necklace and bangles, and holds a golden implement in one raised hand. Strings of flowers and a colourful cloth hang above her, and a few people's heads appear at the lower right corner.2012-04-05A seated deity murti. The murti wears an orange and red sari with an ornate silver and gem-studded necklace, heavy jewelled collars, bangles and a jewelled crown. The shrine is framed by golden carved panels and a red curtain.2012-05-03November 29 20112011-11-29A night procession image of an ornate golden ratha-style shrine framed by gilded carved arches and makara-like finials. Inside the shrine stands a life-size figure of a standing deity murti with a saffron-orange turban, adorned with a multicoloured jewelled necklace and a golden body ornament, the hands raised in blessing. The niche is decorated with red and white flower garlands and green leafy foliage, with a red cloth backdrop. Below, a golden base draped with an orange-gold silk cloth holds two small lit lamps on stands. The background is dark. No physical people are visible. The figure is a statue, so the a person field is depiction only if an appearance-based candidate is present; here it is a murti, so none.2017-02-09June 03 20152015-06-03A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a golden arched niche against a deep maroon backdrop. The figure wears an orange and gold garment, a tall red and white crown with gold trim, and a dark face with red bindi and ornate earrings. Layered gold necklaces and a wide red and gold garland drape the body, with thick bands of red and yellow marigold flower garlands framing the niche. The figure holds a small ritual object in one hand. No physical people are visible, and the image is not a portrait of anyone present.2015-07-13A night photograph of a decorated deity murti in a shrine-like arched frame. The murti is a standing figure with a tall golden crown, ornate jeweled garments, and a trident-like staff held beside it, all encircled by densely strung garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Ornate gold and red arched canopy carvings surround the scene against a black background.2017-03-02December 31 20182018-12-31 +1 copiesA small bronze or metal statue of a standing deity murti with hands in anjali mudra, wearing a red dhoti-style garment, layered silver necklaces, bangles and an orange turban-like headpiece with an ornate crown. It is framed by a large ornate gold repoussé backdrop and draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers and white blossoms. A single red flower lies on the dark cloth beneath. No living people are visible, and no person matches the a person appearance cues.2011-11-29