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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.

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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.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.2009-10-17A 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.2012-05-01March 15 20202020-03-15 +2 copiesMarch 02 20132013-03-02November 16 20152015-11-16A photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-headed arms and scrolled gold backrest. The murti is adorned with a jewelled red and white embellished bodice, a red and green silk cloth, a garland of red hibiscus flowers, and a red turban with a small crown-like ornament. Gold lion figurines flank the throne with hibiscus blossoms at their heads, and tall gold lamp stands with oil lamps stand on either side. The background shows gilded carved panels. No physical people are visible.2020-06-06A 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 copiesPhoto 11728752 +2 copiesMarch 02 20132013-03-02A 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 ceremonial setup in front of a large ornate gold arch-shaped backdrop with repoussé floral and scroll patterns against bright red cloth. At the centre sits a heaped garland of yellow and white flowers with red blossoms, with a small silver-toned ritual object and a red cloth at its core, arranged on a red and gold bordered silk cloth. A white conch-shaped vessel with a gold rim and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand at the lower left. No people are visible.