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A decorated deity murti stands on a silver-framed golden throne with an arched backdrop, dressed in a red and gold garment and garlanded with marigolds and red flowers in yellow, white and green. A large golden lion-faced figure sits at its base, and an orange and red ceremonial parasol and two triangular orange-and-red embroidered banners with blue bird motifs flank it. A brass oil lamp stands at left, a covered silver vessel rests on a silver stool at right, and the setting is a draped stage with a red floor covering. No people are visible.

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December 07 20162016-12-07A decorated festival shrine on a red carpeted stage under white draped fabric. Centre is a golden arched canopy holding a small deity murti adorned with white, yellow and red flower garlands, with a gilded lion-face (simha) head below. A round decorated parasol with red, orange and white fringe hangs above, and two orange and red fan-shaped banners with blue bird motifs flank the shrine. A brass oil lamp (deepam) stands to the left and a silver tray with a covered vessel sits in front. No people are visible.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A decorated deity murti stands within a gilded arched shrine niche. The murti wears a crown, a large jewelled necklace and a golden lower garment, and is garlanded with white flowers, yellow marigolds and red roses. Beside it a golden lion face is set into the base. Two red and gold triangular banners with blue flower borders and a white dove emblem flank the shrine, and a green and gold cloth hangs at the left. No people are visible.2016-12-09A decorated utsava murti of a deity seated on a silver and gold palanquin on a red stage, garlanded with red, yellow and white flower strands. The figure wears a red turban, a layered silver necklace and a gold-toned breastplate. Behind it is a silver arched backdrop with a gold cloth, and an ornate silver umbrella canopy hangs overhead. Two large red and orange fringed fans with blue flower and bird motifs flank the figure, and a silver pot-shaped vessel and ornate silver stool sit in front. No living people are visible; the scene depicts a statue in festival procession setup.2016-12-07A photograph of a gilded processional deity murti installed in an ornate golden shrine-like palanquin with an umbrella canopy above. Standing figure of a deity with a tall crown, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers. A golden animal mount, resembling a peacock or lion-like vahana, sits at the front of the platform. Flanking consort figures are also garlanded. A red and yellow ceremonial banner with a white bird emblem stands to the right, and white draped fabric forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible in the frame.2016-12-19A bronze-coloured statue of a seated figure in a gilded ornate arched shrine niche with a gold-brocade backdrop. The figure wears a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament, a red and gold ceremonial garment, and layered ornate jewelled necklaces; the right hand is raised in blessing. The statue is heavily garlanded with white, yellow and red flower garlands and sits above a golden elephant-shaped seat. Two tall poles flank it with red and gold ceremonial banners bearing a white dove in a blue roundel and floral embroidery. Draped white and purple fabric forms the stage backdrop. No physical people are visible.2016-12-07A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden lion throne at a temple or satsang stage. The figure wears a red and gold crown, golden jewellery and a pink and gold sari, with garlands of white flowers, red roses and green leaves draped over the shoulders and throne. A golden lion with raised paw forms the base of the seat. Two orange-and-red ceremonial fans with sun and moon emblems flank the murti, and a golden trident stands at the right against a maroon curtain. No people are visible.2016-10-05A photograph of a deity murti standing on an orange-cushioned pedestal at the centre of the frame, dressed with a long garland of orange, yellow, green, maroon and white flowers and jewelled ornaments. Gold lion-shaped vahanas or mounts flank the base, with ornate gold-tone lion and bird figures and a gilt chair frame. Behind it hang patterned fabrics and a dark curtain, and a gold trident and other ceremonial items sit on the left, with a wooden cabinet decorated in gold. No people are visible.2010-11-12Outdoor shrine scene under a corrugated metal canopy with an orange wall behind. Centre: a metal deity murti with a tall gold crown, many jewelled necklaces and an orange-gold sari, draped in garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers, standing on a golden base. In front, a gilded lion vahana with a red-and-gold decorated canopy sits on a golden platform stand. To the right, another garlanded deity in green and red floral garlands. Brass oil lamps and a tall lamp stand are on an orange mat. Multicoloured decorative banners hang at left and back. No people are visible.2010-11-09November 12 20102010-11-12A metal deity murti stands on a gold-painted palanquin-style stand draped with an orange cloth, surrounded by a large arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, green, maroon and white. The murti wears heavy gold jewellery, a crown and a purple garment, and holds a lotus-like flower. Gold lion-head and carved gold supports flank the stand, and a painted temple pillar backdrop and navy curtain stand behind. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12