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A photograph of a decorated deity murti. The murti is adorned with a silver crown and crescent moon, gold and jewelled ornaments, and a dark green embellished piece at its centre. It is garlanded with red and white carnations, white jasmine-style flowers, red beads and a pearl necklace, with a black braid-like hair ornament hanging down. Behind it is an ornate gold arch with a red and green cloth draped on the back. Scattered red flowers and petals lie on the green cloth. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, decorated for worship. The figure is a red-coloured form adorned with a gold and jewelled crown-like headdress, a crescent moon ornament, and a jewelled green-and-gold chest ornament. Garlands of red and white carnations and roses, plus pearl strands, drape the figure. It sits before an ornate gold arched frame, with a green silk cloth spread below and red-and-pink flowers scattered around its base. No people are visible.2009-10-17A close photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, shown as a decorated red-smeared stone form with a silver-gold face-like crown and ornaments, draped in a bright green silk cloth with a pink and gold border. Garlands of red carnations, white flowers and gold-tipped blossoms surround the murti, with a black braid hanging down its side. Gilded lion-like brackets stand behind, and a white towel and orange cloth sit at the left edge. No people are visible.2009-10-17November 16 20152015-11-16A seated deity murti. The figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by red roses, green leaves, white flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with carved golden arches and gilded pillars behind. Two green-and-gold peacock figures flank the seat, and purple flower strands hang on the pillars. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-01October 08 20132013-10-08A golden metal deity murti with a crown and a face painted with red tilak is seated in a gilded arched frame, draped in garlands of red roses, purple flowers and white jasmine, and wrapped in a green and red silk cloth. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and a small brass Ganesha figure sits on the right. A woman in an orange sari stands at the right edge, partly blurred by smoke or incense, her forehead marked with a bindi. Flower petals and smoke fill the air above a stone offering platform.2010-10-16 +1 copiesJune 03 20152015-06-03A photograph of a deity murti in a gilded shrine niche, richly decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves framing the figure. The murti wears a tall crown, a gold trident is held in one hand, and it is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, a green silk skirt and a blue draped cloth behind. Ornate gold repoussé work surrounds the niche, with a painted red and blue border panel at right.2013-03-02A photograph of a goddess murti seated on a pale lilac draped platform, dressed in a green sari with a maroon and gold border. Garlands of yellow and red roses, white jasmine strands and pink blossoms cover the figure, which wears a jewelled crown and a jewelled necklace set with pink stones. Behind it stands an ornate silver-toned arched backrest with floral scrollwork, and a large gold figure, possibly a deity or attendant, is partly visible above and to the right. No people are visible.2013-10-08March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02Photo 11728752 +2 copies