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A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a shrine, dressed in a green and gold silk sari with a gold border and a jewelled crown. It wears layered gold necklaces with red and white stones, and a long white and red garland falls across the shoulders. Behind it rises a tall arch of yellow, red, orange and green flower garlands. A tall brass oil lamp stands to the left, and a gilded ornamental panel and a brass plate are visible on the left. On the right, a second decorated figure wears a red and gold sari and a yellow garland. No people are visible in the scene.

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March 27 20162016-03-27 +1 copiesMarch 27 20162016-03-27A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, standing in front of a dense backdrop of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, orange and red. The murti wears a tall gold crown with a red stone, a green silk sari with gold border, layered gold and pearl necklaces, and a green embellished blouse with white and gold stonework. A green leaf and a white flower garland are held near its shoulder, and a gold throne or palanquin edged with yellow flowers is in the lower right. No living people are visible.2016-03-27A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi, shown in an ornate arched frame lit with small lights on a red draped backdrop. The figure wears heavy gold jewellery, a large gold necklace, a red and gold sari and a red cloth over the head, and holds a sword. White and red garlands and green leaf strands hang around the murti, and brass lamps stand on either side with golden umbrella-like canopies behind. No physical people are visible.2016-10-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated in the centre of a shrine, dressed in a red and gold silk sari with a green cloth draped beneath, wearing a gold crown, layered gold necklaces and jewelled chokers, and holding a pink flower in one raised hand. Two elephant figures flank the seated figure against a backdrop of red, white, yellow and blue flower garlands. Smaller murtis in green and gold attire stand on either side, one holding a veena. A wall-mounted air conditioner and a dark maroon curtain are visible in the background. No physical people are shown.2014-09-30October 02 20082008-10-02September 30 20142014-09-30A 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.2008-10-02A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a shrine on a green draped platform, backed by an ornate gold arch. The central figure wears a green silk sari with gold dots, a blue upper garment, a tall black crown with jewelled ornaments, and a heavy multi-stone necklace; it holds a golden and red object in one hand. Two smaller murtis flank it, each wearing gold and jewelled ornaments and flower garlands. Long garlands of white jasmine, pink flowers and yellow marigolds drape the arch and platform, and small silver oil lamps stand at the base with a white dove figure above them. No physical people are visible.2017-09-21October 01 20082008-10-01A deity murti of a goddess, dressed in a dark maroon sari with gold border, adorned with layered silver-toned and jewelled necklaces and a crown. It is heavily garlanded with yellow marigold and red rose flowers that drape around the figure and pile at its base. Two ornate brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a small brass bowl holds red offerings. Behind, painted figures in red and gold stand in a shrine. No people are visible; the scene shows a puja decorated for worship.2014-08-08September 25 20142014-09-25