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A close view of a deity murti framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands and concentric rings of red, orange and yellow marigold and rose garlands. Pink flowers and a bundle of fresh green leaves sit at the centre, with two tall ceremonial decorations wrapped in red, white and blue patterned cloth flanking the figure. Ornate silver jewellery with blue gemstones and a crown-like ornament is visible at the lower right, and a yellow-and-brown cloth drapes the figure. No people are visible in the frame.

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July 17 20132013-07-17April 14 20182018-04-14A deity murti is framed inside an arched structure of garlands: white jasmine strands along the top and sides, with dense bands of red and yellow roses and green leaves. Two wheat or grass sheaves stand upright beside it, and two decorative pots with pink flowers sit above. The figure wears white and maroon-bordered cloth, a silver-and-blue ornamental crown or headpiece, and layered silver necklaces. No people are visible in the frame.2018-04-14Golden murti of Shiva and Parvati, adorned with flower garlands in red, yellow and purple, stand behind a black Shivalingam on a dark pedestal. A figure with long dreadlocks, a saffron-orange wrap and bead ornaments on the arms faces the murtis with raised hands, as if offering worship. Another golden figure with a folded-hands posture and leopard-print garment stands at right. An arched floral backdrop frames the scene, indicating a temple abhishekam or puja setting.2017-02-24July 13 20152015-07-13 +1 copiesA dense frame of marigolds, roses and jasmine garlands in red, yellow, pink and white surrounds a deity murti in a decorated shrine niche. The murti wears a silver crown with blue stones, silver necklaces and a draped cloth with a red border, with a pair of striped decorative poles beside it. A bare-shouldered man in the lower left, seen from behind with a white sacred thread, faces the shrine. Smoke or incense haze softens the scene.2018-04-14April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20182018-04-14October 06 20132013-10-06November 01 20112011-11-01A photograph of a deity murti decorated for a festival procession, seated within a vehicle or palanquin densely covered in red roses, yellow marigold garlands and green leaves. The murti wears elaborate jewelled ornaments, a large red-and-white ornamental disc at the centre, and a gold crown with a large dark gem. Ornate metal and jewelled fittings frame the scene, and a gilded lattice railing stands in the background. No people are visible.2017-01-08A photograph of a decorated procession float or palanquin heavily covered in yellow marigold garlands with red roses, white flowers and green leaves. Two painted deity murti heads are visible at the front: one blue-faced with a gold crown and one lighter-faced with a gold crown and red tilak mark. Two small kalasha-style pots with gold and red trim flank them at the base, and a red cloth canopy with a decorated top frame is behind. A purple-and-white striped staff and a pink whisk-like ornament stand among the flowers. No people are visible in the frame.2015-01-12