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A deity murti is adorned for worship, framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands with red, yellow and green flower bands. Above it hang four golden swan-like or makara-style ornaments with green and dark gemstone pendants. Behind the figure is a golden peetha or backrest with a cobra-hood motif. The murti wears a red and orange cloth, a rudraksha-style dark bead necklace, a jewelled gold belt and a red flower at the waist. Golden embossed panels and red and green silk sarees appear at the edges of the frame. No people are visible.

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August 31 20112011-08-31A photograph of an ornate ceremonial throne or palanquin decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Gold metal hanging ornaments with green and red stones hang from the top of the arch. A gilded carved backrest with a cobra-like design rises behind, draped in dark maroon and pink cloth with a red-bordered fabric across the seat. Stone pillar carvings stand at the left edge, and a long red-and-gold garland falls down the right side. No people are visible in the frame.2011-08-31 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti is seated frontally on a golden throne-like seat backed by a gold arch. The figure wears an orange and green silk drape with a gold and jewelled belt, a large gold crown-like headdress with pointed green and gold tips, and many layers of gold beaded necklaces and bead strands. White and red rose garlands hang over the shoulders. Gold lamp stands with dark bases flank the figure, and purple and gold draped cloth fills the background, with a white-clad figure partly visible at upper right. No physical people are in the foreground image. The scene suggests a festival image adorned for worship.2014-11-18A 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.2013-01-20Close view of a deity murti decorated for alankaram: a tall gold crown with green and blue stones dominates the top, above a dark face framed by a diamond-studded necklace and layered gold chains. White jasmine garlands and pink and red flower garlands drape the body, and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel sits in front with red roses. A red and gold silk cloth frames the figure, and a smaller red-clad deity figure with jewelled ornaments stands at the lower right. No physical people are visible; the setting is a temple sanctum.August 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesJune 03 20152015-06-03A photograph of a deity murti dressed for alankaram, shown from the front and framed by white jasmine garlands with pink and green flower garlands. The head bears a tall gold crown set with green stones, and the chest is adorned with a large silver-toned diamond-studded pendant, layered jewelled necklaces and gold chains over a red and purple silk cloth with gold zari borders. Gold-bordered red and pink silks drape the sides, and a gold kalasha-shaped vessel appears at the lower edge. No physical people are visible.August 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesA seated deity murti is dressed for Navaratri worship at Adhi Kailasa, framed by a tall arch of white jasmine garlands with red and orange flower accents and black braided garland cords. The figure wears a purple velvet blouse with gold embroidery, a white silk skirt with a maroon and gold border, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a jewelled crown. A red and orange brocade cloth covers the seat. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of the decorated murti on a dark background.2017-09-27 +1 copiesA deity murti. The figure wears an ornate gold crown, heavy gold necklaces with large green and white gem-set pendants, a white flower at the chest, and a white and red-bordered dhoti with gold zari. A dark silhouetted figure stands at the right edge, partly out of frame.2011-10-03A gilded deity murti is seated before a golden arched backdrop, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white jasmine strands and green leaves. The figure wears a gold crown with red-and-white floral trim, a jewelled forehead ornament, layered gold and crystal necklaces, large crystal earrings, and a bright orange cloth draped across the chest with a jewelled waist band. A gold ornamental figure stands at the left edge. The image is a temple photograph of a festival decoration; no living people are visible.2008-12-26