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Outdoor photo of a deity murti in a festival procession on a decorated palanquin. The murti is painted orange and gold with a black face, holding a silver trident, and wears white and pearl necklaces, a sindoor mark and sequined ornaments. It is framed by garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and topped by a gilded crown-shaped finial beneath a large red umbrella with blue, green and orange embroidered panels and fringed tassels. Leafy trees fill the background.

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December 03 20162016-12-03A deity murti. It sits centrally, framed by a gilded arch, wearing a crystal-studded crown with white flowers, a red silk garment and layered gold and green jewelled necklaces. Yellow marigold garlands drape the shoulders, and red and white flowers fill the background. In the foreground stands a silver spear with a carved tip, and a gilded peacock figure rests at the lower right. The scene shows a decorated shrine altar.2014-10-29 +1 copiesOctober 04 20112011-10-04Close-up photograph of a multi-armed deity murti, a goddess with a golden face, elaborate jeweled crown and heavy red-and-gold jewelry, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a red silk garment. She holds a trident and other weapons in her many hands, with a long black hair strand falling beside her. Colourful fabric and garlands surround the figure. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-10-17February 25 20162016-02-25July 13 20142014-07-13 +1 copiesA multi-armed deity murti of the goddess Devi is seated on a golden throne beneath an ornate umbrella with red, yellow and green tassels. The figure wears a silver crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a red and gold sari with purple lower garment, and holds a trident and many weapons. She is framed by a curved garland of yellow marigolds and multicoloured flower strands in red, white, green, yellow and purple. The setting is a decorated festival altar with orange backdrop. No people are visible.2010-10-17March 08 20052005-03-08December 06 20112011-12-06A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne under a fringed red and gold canopy. The figure wears a silver crown, a jewelled silver and red necklace, and a red skirt with a green lower cloth edged in gold. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves frame the figure, and gold coins are draped across the chest. Gold hands hold ceremonial items, and golden lion or elephant carvings support the throne. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13October 29 20142014-10-29 +1 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05