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A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands at the centre of a flower-garlanded arch on a gold-draped platform. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown topped with an orange marigold garland, layered pink and gold necklaces, bangles, and a purple silk sari with gold border. Garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow marigolds, and green leaves frame the arch. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central murti, one on the left in red garments and one on the right holding a lute-like instrument. The dark background and gold cloth set off the floral decoration.

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A central deity murti is seated on a platform, dressed in a purple silk sari with gold border and an orange-gold cloth draped below, adorned with layered pink and gold necklaces, a jewelled crown and a long beaded mala. The figure is framed by a large arch of white and red flower garlands with green and yellow accents. Two smaller attendant figures flank it: one at left wears a red garment and gold ornaments, and one at right holds a golden staff-like object. A red-pink glow lights the backdrop. No physical people are visible; this is a Navaratri darbar display of murtis.2017-09-23A decorated deity murti stands on a gold-draped platform before a dark backdrop, framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands studded with red and pink flowers, with green and yellow garland accents. The central figure wears a purple sari with gold border, a tall jewelled crown, layered pink and gold necklaces and a gold waist belt, and holds a rudraksha-style mala in one hand. Smaller seated deity figures flank it on the left and right, one holding a veena, all adorned with garlands. Navaratri darbar decoration is indicated by the garland-framed alcove. No people are visible.2017-09-23September 23 20172017-09-23A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a Navaratri darbar setting, framed by a tall arch of white jasmine and red-dotted flower garlands with green borders. The central figure wears an ornate gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a purple silk saree with gold border and a dark velvet blouse, holding a staff in one hand. Flanking deity murtis on either side wear gold headdresses and hold a veena and a staff, all adorned with yellow and orange marigold garlands. The backdrop is magenta-lit, with an air conditioner visible at right.2017-09-23October 02 20162016-10-02 +1 copiesA photograph of three decorated deity murtis displayed on ornate golden thrones against a dark curtain. The central murti, a female form in a green skirt and tall crown, is almost entirely covered in white and blue flower garlands with red rose borders, and wears layered gold necklaces. Flanking murtis on each side wear red and white garlands and embellished garments. Yellow and red flower strands drape the base and a purple cloth covers the platform. A wall air conditioner and fan sit at the right edge. No living people are visible.2013-10-06A decorated temple altar with three deity murtis under a dark maroon curtain hung with colourful tassels. The central murti stands on a purple draped platform, wearing a green skirt, layered white and blue flower garlands, a green and gold necklace and a tall crown, with an arched halo of white and red flowers behind it. To the left, a golden standing figure holds one hand raised. Two seated murtis flank the centre: the left one wears a blue and red garment, the right one wears white and green, each with a framed circular backdrop and flower garlands. A white air cooler and a standing fan are at the edges. No people are visible.2013-10-06October 09 20132013-10-09A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a shrine on a green draped platform, backed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a green silk sari with gold dots, a blue upper garment, a tall black crown with jewelled ornaments, and a heavy multi-stone necklace; it holds a golden and red object in one hand. Two smaller murtis flank it, each wearing gold and jewelled ornaments and flower garlands. Long garlands of white jasmine, pink flowers and yellow marigolds drape the arch and platform, and small silver oil lamps stand at the base with a white dove figure above them. No physical people are visible.2017-09-21October 02 20162016-10-02Festival photograph of a decorated deity murti at a temple shrine during Navaratri celebrations. A standing murti in green silk sari with a blue upper garment is adorned with heavy gold-and-green jewelled necklaces, a jewelled crown, and a dense garland of white jasmine, pink and red flowers. Two smaller murtis flanking it are garlanded with yellow marigolds and white flowers and wear gold crowns. Behind them a backdrop shows a starry galaxy image and a gold arch frame. An air conditioner and fan are visible at the edges.2017-09-21 +1 copiesOctober 12 20132013-10-12