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October 14 20152015-10-14A red-lit photograph of a deity murti shrine. A central deity figure stands beneath a large multi-headed golden serpent hood, adorned with layered red and pink beaded garlands, jewelled necklaces and a crown-like headdress. Two smaller attendant figures in red and orange silk stand on either side, each wearing jewelled headdresses and beaded necklaces. Tall silver oil lamps flank the shrine, and the golden seat is decorated with a scaled pattern, set against an ornately carved dark wood backdrop.2016-04-24Three ornately decorated metal deity murtis stand in a shrine niche against shimmering draped fabric lit in pink, green and purple. The central figure wears a tall crown with a tilak, a heavy jewelled necklace and garlands; the figures on either side wear ornate jewelled necklaces, crowns and sparkling purple-striped fabric backdrops. Gilded arched carvings frame the scene. No people are visible.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24Three metal murti figures stand on a small wooden platform decorated with pink and purple lighting. The central deity murti, with a snake hood behind its head and a tall crown, is adorned with pearl and bead necklaces, a blue beaded garland and red and white floral embellishments. A male murti on the left wears a maroon turban and beaded necklaces with a red cloth, and a female murti on the right wears a crown, pearl necklaces and an orange saree. Strings of white and pink flower garlands and ornate gold-framed decorations surround the display. No people are visible.2016-05-17A gilded deity murti stands at centre on a decorated throne-like backdrop of striped sparkling fabric with gold scrollwork and an orange-and-gold draped cloth behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green garland and heavy gold ornaments, with flanking attendant figures in orange and green with gold necklaces. Brass vessels sit at the base, and red and white display panels frame the side.2016-04-24October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 12 20132013-10-12May 17 20162016-05-17 +1 copiesThree metal murtis stand before a large golden hooded serpent canopy. The central figure is a golden deity murti with four arms, holding a conch-like object and a staff-like emblem, wearing a tall crown, layered golden necklaces and a long garland of golden coins. Flanking figures are silver-toned murtis in deep maroon and orange-gold draped cloth, with silver necklaces and coin garlands. A small red offering sits at the base of the central figure. No physical people are visible.2015-03-02 +1 copiesPhotograph of two decorated deity murtis seated on ornate golden thrones in a temporary pavilion with a grey draped backdrop. The murti on the right is a goddess form in a red silk sari, heavy gold jewellery and a large pink-and-white flower garland, seated on red cloth with a golden canopy above. The murti on the left, on a painted carved pedestal with lion figures, wears a yellow marigold garland and gold ornaments. A brass lamp stands in front and a small pennant-shaped banner hangs between them. Blurred silhouettes of a few people sit in the lower foreground.2015-10-21 +1 copies