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June 03 2015

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A golden ornate arch frames a standing figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white jeweled crown, multiple pearl and bead necklaces and a pearl mala, holding a stick-like staff, placed behind a large ornate gold throne with lion-face carvings. Rainbow-colored and marigold garlands drape the arch and throne. In front stands a silver pot-shaped vessel with a green leaf on top and a silver lamp or bowl sits on the floor. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue or murti, not a person.2015-06-03 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20142014-09-28May 26 20132013-05-26June 03 20152015-06-03July 16 20132013-07-16 +1 copiesMay 25 20132013-05-25 +1 copiesA brass and gold ornate arched shrine holds a standing figure in a rust-orange wrap with a jewelled crown, pearl and bead necklaces, and a rudraksha-style neck adornment, surrounded by a multicoloured garland of marigolds and roses. A large silver puja bowl and a silver vessel stand in front, with a silver shrine lamp at the base of a second garlanded seated image decorated with white cloth and floral strands. Two tall brass oil lamps with burning flames flank the altar, and potted green plants frame the foreground. No people are visible; the figures are statues or murti.2015-06-03 +1 copiesA deity murti is seated on a gold throne decorated with an ornate gilt canopy. The figure wears a tall silver crown with jewelled motifs and flowers, a silver-and-gold body covering set with coloured gems and a green stone, and gold hands raised in blessing. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and purple flowers frame the figure, and a red-gold silk cloth lies below. Gold trident-like ornaments flank the head.2015-11-21December 23 20162016-12-23A deity murti stands in an ornate silver arched shrine, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, layered gold chains, a jewelled necklace and a blue crown. It holds a trident and is decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, with scattered petals on a green cloth below. No people are visible; the photo is a close view of the decorated murti during temple worship.2014-11-23A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, framed by a gold arched backdrop. The main figure stands in an ornate gold arch with a crown, silver necklaces and an orange-brown shawl, surrounded by a curved garland of red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers. A second small deity figure sits in front on a golden peetha, adorned with a silver necklace and red-and-yellow garlands, a kalasha-like vessel and leaves at its base. Two tall brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side against dark drapes.2015-06-04Two metal murti of a deity couple sit side by side on a gilded throne-like seat with a carved golden arch behind them. Both are draped in multicoloured flower garlands of yellow, pink, purple, red and white blossoms. The figure on the left wears a tall ornamented crown, gold jewellery and a rust-coloured shawl, with a red cloth panel held in its raised hand. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, a green and white jewelled necklace and a red blouse over a yellow skirt. Both are seated on a pale blue and yellow cloth draped over a platform, with a red patterned rug in front and a potted green plant at lower right.2013-07-16 +1 copies