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September 27 2013

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A decorated metal murti of a deity seated on a golden vahana-style throne with a tall golden pole and orange and green tassels at left. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a heavy silver-and-gem necklace with a green stone pendant, and a red velvet sleeve-like wrap over white garments. Surrounding the murti are dense garlands of white flowers, red and yellow roses, purple chrysanthemums and green leaves, with pink lotus blossoms and an orange hibiscus at the base. No living people are visible.2013-10-09December 17 20162016-12-17December 17 20162016-12-17A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14October 13 20112011-10-13October 12 20112011-10-12A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09February 25 20162016-02-25A photograph of a gold-faced deity murti. The murti wears a tall dark crown with jewelled ornaments, a gold chest-plate and layered necklaces set with red and green stones, and it holds a trident and a gold staff. White and yellow flower garlands drape both sides, with red roses in the lower arrangements, and orange and gold silk cloth forms the backdrop within an ornate gold arch. No people are visible. Setting suggests temple abhishekam decoration.2016-12-09A golden deity murti seated on a red and gold throne against an orange and green draped backdrop. It wears an ornate white and red jeweled crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, long earrings and a rudraksha-style brown beaded shawl over red and gold garments. One hand holds a red flower and the other rests on the lap. A golden trident stands at the left edge. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-01-05A gilded, mask-like face of a seated figure dominates the frame, adorned with a pearl-and-gold headpiece, a red bindi, a nose stud and large jhumka earrings. The figure wears layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, a red and yellow garland, and an orange garment, with a golden hand raised in a blessing gesture. Behind is a green cloth with gold embroidery and carved stone pillars. This appears to be a decorated deity murti or statue in a temple setting, not a living person. No physical people are visible.2011-09-11A metal deity murti stands in a shrine niche draped with gold-flecked orange silk. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with pink, green and red stones, a heavy silver-toned necklace with red and green gems, and a jeweled waist ornament. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang over both shoulders, and a trident rests upright beside the figure. The scene is a close, frontal view of a temple deity decorated for worship.2012-10-22