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A richly decorated seated deity murti is the central subject, adorned with a large arch of marigold and garland strands in yellow, red, green and white. The figure wears a gold and jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, a green and blue blouse and a red-and-gold patterned skirt, and holds a staff. Brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit and offerings, and a silver cup stand on a red-draped altar in front. Two decorative yellow umbrella-like canopies with red and floral motifs flank the figure against a dark blue backdrop. No people are visible.

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A seated deity murti is adorned for a festival puja. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold embellished bodice, and a green garment with a red-and-gold skirt of patterned textile. A spear-like staff stands upright beside its shoulder. A dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green frames the figure against a dark backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and decorated umbrella-shaped canopies in red, gold and blue flank the murti.2008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02A decorated deity murti seated on a golden-patterned throne under a large multicoloured canopy with a white lotus-shaped top. The figure wears a green and gold blouse, a red and gold skirt and an elaborate silver-toned crown, draped in long garlands of yellow, red, orange and green flowers. Brass and copper vessels, lamps, fruit and food offerings sit on a red-gold draped table in front. Side umbrellas with embroidered floral patterns and decorated pillars frame the altar against a dark blue backdrop, with pedestal fans visible. No people are present.2008-10-02A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like dais under a tented canopy, draped in a green blouse and red and gold skirt with a garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers arching behind it. The figure wears a silver-and-gold crown, layered necklaces, armbands and holds a staff. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, lit with flames, with white lotus flowers placed near the base and triangular decorative panels framing the sides. No physical people are visible in the scene.2008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02A richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne, adorned with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, a crown, and a trident-like staff held in one hand. Multi-coloured garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers form a large arch behind it. The figure wears a green and gold blouse and a pink and gold silk skirt. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, with ornate red and gold canopy umbrellas flanking the sides and a dark blue cloth backdrop behind. No people are visible in the frame.2008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02October 07 20162016-10-07May 01 20122012-05-01A deity murti of a goddess dressed in a red sari with gold border, adorned with a tall crown, white jasmine and beaded necklaces, and heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers arranged in arches around her. A green and gold cloth drapes behind, with a gold ornamental canopy above. Flanking deity murtis are also decorated with garlands, and potted plants sit at the right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-29A decorated deity murti is seated on a red-draped platform under a multicoloured fringed canopy with a white and red lotus-like top. The figure is draped in garlands of yellow, green, red and white flowers and wears a gold-embellished green and gold bodice, layered necklaces and a tall ornate crown. Brass oil lamps and metal offering bowls stand on the platform, with ornate banners and a black backdrop behind. No people are visible.2008-10-02April 25 20182018-04-25