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January 14 2013

A deity murti stands within a golden arched shrine frame, dressed in an orange-red sari with silver-and-gold jewelled ornaments, a large silver-and-gold crown with pink and green detailing, and a broad jewelled necklace. It holds a golden staff and a long spear-like rod. The figure is framed by a dense arch of garlands in magenta, red, white, yellow and green, with scattered red and orange flowers. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of the shrine decoration.

A golden deity murti of a goddess stands framed by a dense arch of flower garlands in red, magenta, yellow and white, with green leaves between them. She wears a tall jeweled crown, red silk garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces and large earrings. She holds a lotus-like sceptre and a small round object in her raised hands, with a gold-toned ornamental background behind her. No people are visible.

A golden deity murti of a goddess seated and richly decorated with garlands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and purple flower strands arranged in a rainbow-like arch behind it. The murti wears a black crown with a white floral ornament, a crescent moon motif and a red-jeweled band, plus layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones and an orange-red garment with a brown shawl. Its raised golden hand holds a ritual object, and the setting appears to be a temple abhishekam or alankaram decoration.

2013-11-16 +2 copies

Close-up, low-angle view of a golden metal deity murti, a female form in an orange-red sari with a gold border, wearing a crown, jeweled necklaces and bangles with a silver-white arm ornament. The figure is surrounded by large garlands of yellow marigolds with deep red and purple flowers. Hands and a small weapon-like object are partly visible beside the figure. No physical people are visible.

Close view of a golden deity murti decorated for worship, with a face of polished gold, a vermilion tilak and a red bindu on the forehead, and a gold crown set with diamonds, rubies and a Shiva-linga style ornament. The murti is dressed in green silk with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, necklaces and armlets, and is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses, with green leaves behind. The image shows a decorated deity murti rather than any person, so no one is present.

A silver-faced deity murti seated and heavily adorned with flower garlands in yellow, white, purple and red. The figure wears a red silk sari with gold border, a dark blue crown, rudraksha beads, and layered jewelled necklaces set with green and red stones. Its silver hands hold ritual objects, and green leaves stand behind the head. The lower part of the image is covered in a red silk drape. No physical people are visible.

May 27 2013

A richly decorated deity murti. The figure wears an ornate gold and jewelled crown with a green stone, a gold and gem-set necklace, and holds a gold-tipped staff in each hand, with a raised golden hand gesture. Gold-fringed pink and gold silk drapery hangs behind. Smaller decorated murtis flank the central figure at the lower left and right edges. The scene reads as temple worship with flower decoration.

January 15 2013

2013-01-15 +3 copies

A golden deity murti is decorated for worship, framed by green leaves, yellow and purple flower garlands. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with red and white stones, heavy gem-studded necklaces, large earrings, and an orange garment, with two golden hands raised in blessing and a long dark braid. White jasmine garlands and red flower sprays hang around it. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the decorated murti.

2010-10-12 +1 copies

A golden metal deity murti stands upright, heavily decorated with a dense, multicoloured garland covering the background and body. Red, yellow, purple and white flowers are arranged in long strands with green foliage. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a jewelled waist belt, and a red and orange silk garment. It holds a long sword upright in one hand, while the other arm extends outward. The scene is framed by a green cloth backdrop with gold ornaments at the bottom edge.