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Photograph of a decorated deity murti at a ritual site. A large central figure is draped in a green and orange silk garment, wrapped in a gold-trimmed cloth, with a crown-like gold headpiece set with green stones. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine hang from the figure, along with rudraksha malas. In front, a smaller silver-coloured murti of a standing deity in a green sari sits in a silver arch, wearing white flower garlands and beaded necklaces. Silver vessels, a silver jug, a tumbler and bowls with offerings sit on a white cloth-covered platform, with scattered petals on the floor. Behind, a colourful striped silk backdrop and a large painted figure in white and magenta cloth are visible. No people are visible.

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September 16 20132013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16September 15 20132013-09-15A deity murti, a metal or gilded figure, is seated and framed by dense garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. It wears a teal green silk sari with a deep purple blouse and pink velvet sleeves, a jewelled crown, and heavy layered gold and diamond-style necklaces and a waist belt. One hand holds a small green object. Pink and blue tassels hang above, and the dais below is decorated with more red and yellow blossoms. No physical people are visible.2011-10-04September 16 20132013-09-16A photograph of a large deity murti decorated for worship, shown from the chest up. Its head wears an ornate crown with pendant earrings, and the figure is adorned with a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a jewelled breastplate in red, green and white stones, and garlands of yellow and red flowers draped over its shoulders. Behind it stand gilded temple panels and a red and green silk cloth. Two small brass vessels sit in front of the figure, and a white cloth covers the base. No living person is visible.2013-01-20A close crop of a gilded deity murti with a golden multi-hooded cobra canopy above its head, green stone-set crown elements, and a golden hooded serpent halo. The figure wears a white dhoti with a blue-gray and orange drape, rudraksha beads, and a gold waist band. Thick white and magenta flower garlands hang over the shoulders, and multiple raised hands and bangles appear at the edges against a red curtain and ornate gold frame.2015-08-09A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti seated on a copper-coloured throne with an arched backrest and carved lion-like supports. The small figure wears a green silk sari, a white beaded necklace and a long rudraksha mala, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead and a crown-like headdress. Behind it hang a blue and gold embroidered garment, a purple silk cloth with white leaf motifs, and a flower garland framing the throne. In the foreground stand silver vessels, a covered silver bowl, a silver cup and brass lamps, arranged as puja items. No people are visible.2013-08-15September 16 20132013-09-16Photograph of a decorated metal deity murti seated on an ornate silver-gilt throne with a carved backrest and lion-like armrests. The figure wears a green sari-style drape with a teal border, rudraksha mala necklaces, a red-and-white jewelled necklace and a crown with flowers. White jasmine garlands and orange-yellow flowers adorn the murti and a smaller seated figure beside it, with brass offering plates in the foreground and rich silk drapes of purple, red and gold behind.2013-09-16January 02 20132013-01-02July 16 20132013-07-16