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November 29 2020

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A decorated deity murti stands in a gold-framed shrine niche against red draped curtains. The figure wears an ornate crown, a heavy jewelled necklace and an orange cloth, with a white flower garland hanging from the shoulders. A bejewelled arched backdrop with rows of sparkling embellishment surrounds the murti, and a silver lion-face ornament appears at lower left. No physical people are visible.2020-11-29A photograph of a deity murti dressed in a purple garment with gold-bordered red and gold silk drapes, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and white flower garlands. Two brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side of a dark stone yoni-shaped basin in front, and a flame burns in a brass lamp at the lower left. A polished silver bowl sits at right on a yellow-cloth-covered platform, with red flower petals scattered on the floor. Gold-carved furniture and a red backdrop are visible behind. No people are visible.2012-10-17November 29 20202020-11-29December 02 20172017-12-02 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of Devi, dressed as Mahishasura Mardhini, is seated under an ornate golden arch with a fringed canopy strung with fairy lights. The figure wears a red and gold sari, heavy gold jewellery, a crown, and garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. A sword is held in one hand. Brass lamps with oil lamps stand on either side, and rows of brass bowls with offerings are arranged in front. No people are visible.2016-10-11 +1 copiesInside a richly decorated temple shrine, a priest in orange dhoti and a maroon turban stands with his back to the camera, applying a hand to a deity murti draped in red and multicoloured flower garlands. A small oil lamp burns before the central figure. Behind, two gilded deity figures wear jewelled crowns and ornaments, flanked by garlands of yellow and red flowers and tall brass lamps with flames. The gold-carved shrine arch frames the scene. The caption reads Bharani Deepam Celebrations.2020-11-29November 29 20202020-11-29November 29 20202020-11-29A decorated deity murti of a goddess is seated centrally on a golden-framed throne-like altar, draped in a maroon and gold sari with an elaborate gold necklace and heavy floral garlands of white and red flowers. Brass lamps and bronze vessels are arranged before her, with banana leaves laid on the floor. Yellow and red parasol-like canopies flank the altar, and a brass trident stands at the right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2016-10-11A temple sanctum at night decorated with dense garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. A bearded priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a tall ornate headdress, stands centre-left holding a small bell and a lamp, beside a large golden peetha arch framing a garlanded Shiva lingam. Behind them stand gilded deity murtis adorned with jewelled necklaces, with a golden deity figure at left and another at right holding a lamp. Lit oil lamps flank the scene and a bharani deepam celebrations caption appears at the bottom.2020-11-29January 03 20152015-01-03December 17 20162016-12-17