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A decorated deity murti is displayed on a draped altar inside a tent-like pavilion. The figure, seated and adorned with gold jewellery, a red garment and a tall crown, is framed by a large arch of red, yellow and green garlands. Brass oil lamps and metal offering vessels stand on the red and gold brocade table cloth. A striped rug covers the floor, a dark backdrop hangs behind, and a multicoloured fringed canopy and two decorated umbrella-like ornaments flank the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.

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October 01 20082008-10-01A decorated deity murti is seated on a red and gold throne at the centre of a dark draped altar during Navaratri celebrations. The figure wears a red and gold garment, layered gold necklaces and a tall floral crown, and holds a sugarcane stalk and ceremonial objects. Red, yellow and orange marigold garlands frame the figure. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels stand in front, and a red and gold canopy hangs overhead. Painted decorative cloth panels with floral and bird motifs flank the altar. No people are visible in the frame.2008-10-01A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a red-and-gold cushion in front of a dark backdrop. The figure wears a red and gold dress, a large ornate necklace, and a tall floral crown, and holds a staff with a green palm-like sprig beside it. The murti is framed by a dense arch of red, yellow and green marigold garlands. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and a striped canopy with fringe hangs above, flanked by ornamented triangular decorations. No physical people are visible.2008-10-01October 02 20082008-10-02October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated at the centre of a shrine, framed by a dense garland of red, yellow and green flowers. The figure wears a pink sari, a purple blouse, layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a jewelled crown, and holds a tall staff topped with a green palm frond. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a brass tray arranged with bowls of grain, fruit, sweets and flower offerings sits on a red and gold cloth. Ceremonial fans with red, yellow and blue painted panels frame the altar against a deep blue velvet backdrop, with a striped canopy overhead. A partially visible person in orange clothing appears at the left edge.2008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a red-draped throne-like platform in front of a dark blue velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall golden crown, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a pink and gold sari, and holds ceremonial staffs. Thick garlands in red, yellow, green and white frame the figure. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, offering plates with fruit and sweets, and a tall green banana stalk stand in front. Two decorated umbrella-shaped canopies with red, gold and multicolour embroidery flank the display, and red and gold festoons hang above.2008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01A richly decorated deity murti seated on a red silk-draped pedestal, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, layered necklaces and a jewelled crown. The figure holds a trident and other ceremonial objects in its hands and a tall palm frond rises at its side. It is framed by garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves arranged in a large arch behind it, with a red and white canopy above. A small brass lamp with a lit flame stands at the lower left edge. No people are visible.2008-10-01October 02 20082008-10-02