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January 04 20192019-01-04A gilded deity murti seated cross-legged on a red velvet cushion within a red and gold patterned throne-like seat. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown of red, green and gold with pearl drapes, heavy gold necklaces with pearl strands, paisley-patterned jewelled collar, white dhoti and jewelled anklets. Its hands hold a small drum-like object and a trident-like staff. A white draped cloth and shimmering gold backdrop surround it, with flanking sheer drapes at the edges.2014-07-24November 22 20152015-11-22November 16 20152015-11-16A decorated statue of a figure seated in an ornate golden shrine arch with a carved copper frame, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. The statue wears a maroon and gold-bordered garment with silver studded ornamentation, a red turban, layered jewelled necklaces and a raised hand gesture. Golden carved pillars, a lion-like sculpted pillar and draped silk fabrics in gold and purple surround the murti. The setting appears to be a festive ritual display with no visible people.2016-12-05A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, seen from behind with bare upper back and rudraksha-style beaded cord, performs aarti with oil lamps before a richly decorated seated figure. The seated figure wears a red robe, a red and gold crown, layered gold necklaces and ornaments, and is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red-and-white flower strands. Ornately carved golden pillars with lion motifs flank the shrine, and a patterned gold backdrop surrounds the scene. The seated figure is a decorated murti in ceremonial dress rather than a clearly identifiable person, so the appearance-based label does not apply.2018-12-31A gilded statue of a sannyasi stands in an ornate golden arched niche with a green silk backdrop and red draped fabric. The statue wears an orange-red turban, orange-red dhoti and upper cloth, a rudraksha mala, a large ceremonial pendant necklace, and earrings. Its right hand is raised in abhaya blessing gesture, and it stands on a red cloth-covered base sprinkled with white beads. A brass oil lamp stand is partly visible at the left edge. No living people are visible.2011-08-20May 27 20132013-05-27October 11 20142014-10-11A golden statue of a standing figure, not a living person, in a temple-like setting with carved stone pillars and an ornate gilded frame. The statue wears a maroon turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and crescent-shaped motif, a heavy red and gold necklace, and a white and red flower garland. Its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture and its left hand is lowered, with gold bangles on the wrists. The lower body is draped in a maroon cloth with gold borders, and a red-and-gold sash hangs from the waist with flower decoration. Glass panels and greenery are visible at the left edge, and red drapery hangs at the right.2014-08-11A golden metal murti of a deity stands in an ornate gilded arched frame, wearing a red draped cloth, layered jeweled necklaces with rudraksha beads, pearls and a round gem pendant, and a gold coin pendant. The figure holds a ritual object in one raised hand, against a background of blue fabric, yellow cloth and jeweled decorations. No physical people are visible.2013-05-29A photograph of a temple shrine decorated with thick garlands of marigolds and yellow flowers, banana leaves and hanging green strings. Under an arched golden canopy, a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a red-and-white garland and a red turban-style headwear presses his palms together in greeting, flanked by two gilded deity murtis, one wearing a red cloth. Brass oil lamps and a silver kalasha-style lamp stand on the platform. In the foreground and on tiered stands are many stainless steel bowls filled with cooked food offerings. An orange cloth covers the ground step.2010-01-01