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A photograph of a decorated deity murti with a metal face, wrapped in a green sari with a thin teal-metallic border, draped in long white jasmine garlands with orange flowers and multiple rudraksha malas with gold beads. A smaller companion murti in similar green fabric and garlands sits in front on the left, and a conch shell, silver bowls and a brass vessel are arranged on the altar. Behind them, a gilded ornate backdrop, red fabric and rudraksha-and-bead hangings frame the scene. No physical people are visible.

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September 16 20132013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16Photograph of a decorated metal deity murti seated on an ornate silver-gilt throne with a carved backrest and lion-like armrests. The figure wears a green sari-style drape with a teal border, rudraksha mala necklaces, a red-and-white jewelled necklace and a crown with flowers. White jasmine garlands and orange-yellow flowers adorn the murti and a smaller seated figure beside it, with brass offering plates in the foreground and rich silk drapes of purple, red and gold behind.2013-09-16September 15 20132013-09-15September 16 20132013-09-16A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti seated on a copper-coloured throne with an arched backrest and carved lion-like supports. The small figure wears a green silk sari, a white beaded necklace and a long rudraksha mala, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead and a crown-like headdress. Behind it hang a blue and gold embroidered garment, a purple silk cloth with white leaf motifs, and a flower garland framing the throne. In the foreground stand silver vessels, a covered silver bowl, a silver cup and brass lamps, arranged as puja items. No people are visible.2013-08-15A bronze or gilt metal deity murti stands in a decorated shrine niche, dressed in a green sari with a teal border. It is draped in heavy white jasmine garlands and wears multiple strands of rudraksha beads, a jewelled necklace with red and white stones, and a red flower tucked near the raised hand, which holds a small ceremonial object. Orange flowers are scattered among the garlands. Behind it are ornate gilt arches, mirrored embellishments, rudraksha strands and yellow and pink flowers. No people are visible.2013-09-16March 15 20132013-03-15Photo 11738376May 16 20132013-05-16Photograph of a decorated deity murti at a ritual site. A large central figure is draped in a green and orange silk garment, wrapped in a gold-trimmed cloth, with a crown-like gold headpiece set with green stones. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine hang from the figure, along with rudraksha malas. In front, a smaller silver-coloured murti of a standing deity in a green sari sits in a silver arch, wearing white flower garlands and beaded necklaces. Silver vessels, a silver jug, a tumbler and bowls with offerings sit on a white cloth-covered platform, with scattered petals on the floor. Behind, a colourful striped silk backdrop and a large painted figure in white and magenta cloth are visible. No people are visible.2013-09-16