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A richly adorned deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche against a deep maroon backdrop. The figure wears an elaborate navy and gold garment embroidered with jewelled motifs, a layered gem-studded necklace with red and green stones, and a tall golden crown with a decorative finial. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a large ornate brass fan with a peacock motif rises behind. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds hang at the right edge. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden throne in a temple-style shrine. The figure wears a richly embroidered navy-blue silk garment with silver and gold sequin and bead work, a tall gold and jewelled crown, a gold necklace set with green, black and red stones, and a gold yoke-like shoulder ornament. Two tall brass lamps with lit flames stand on either side, flanked by gilded ceremonial fans with sun and peacock motifs. Garlands of yellow and orange marigolds hang at the right, and a steel vessel and flower offerings sit in the foreground. Yellow and blue ribbon trim hangs from the seat. No people are visible.2016-03-27A deity murti seated on a throne-like altar, richly dressed in a dark navy-blue garment densely embroidered with silver, gold and multicoloured gem-like motifs, with a gold and red sash across the chest. The figure wears a tall white and silver crown, a large layered necklace with green and red stones and a central pendant, and gold arm ornaments. A gold and silver ornate arched backdrop frames it, with gold ceremonial fans or shields on either side, a golden staff at right, a red curtain behind, and a garland of orange and white flowers at the edge. The image is a photo of a statue, with no physical people visible.2016-03-27March 27 20162016-03-27 +1 copiesJuly 11 20152015-07-11 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05A silver-framed shrine housing a standing deity murti, a metal figure adorned with a jewelled crown, layered jewelled necklaces and garlands of orange and red flowers. The figure has one hand raised in blessing and the sculpture stands within an arched silver niche with twisted silver pillars and repousse floral scrollwork. A dark cloth hangs at its base. No people are visible in the photograph.2018-05-29A richly adorned metal deity murti stands in a niche flanked by ornate golden cushioned supports studded with jewel-like rhinestone bands. The figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown, large paisley earrings, a broad blue-and-white stone necklace, layered pearl and blue gem garlands, and a purple sari with red and green borders. One hand is raised in blessing gesture. Red drapery and gilded metalwork frame the scene, with a golden cloth draped at the base.2016-12-05A richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like dais under a gold arch with a yellow silk backdrop. The figure wears an ornate black velvet crown embellished with pearls, red and green stones, a dense gold and jewelled necklace, a blue-violet velvet garment with a teal and gold bordered shawl, and a green teardrop gem on the chest. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers surround the figure, and gold hand implements are held in the hands. No physical people are visible.2014-10-02A gilded deity murti is seated under a golden naga hood canopy, dressed in a red and gold sari-style garment with a blue inner cloth, layered jewelled necklaces, large circular gold pendants and a crown with a red jewel. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it, dressed in dark blue and red embroidered costumes with jewelled ornaments. The central figure rests on an ornate orange cushioned throne decorated with gemstone embellishments. White flower garlands drape the throne and canopy, and an orange cloth edge appears at the left. No living people are visible.2016-12-05A gilded deity murti is seated on a golden pedestal before a deep red curtain. The figure wears a tall crown with a fan-shaped ornament of red and multicoloured elements, heavy white pearl garlands, and a large jewelled necklace set with green and red stones. Curved arches behind it are covered with embroidered gold and navy panels decorated with floral motifs and bead work. A gold ornate frame and jewelled lower adornments surround the figure. No physical people are visible; this is an adorned deity display, most.2017-08-19November 18 20182018-11-18February 19 20162016-02-19