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June 20 2013

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A gilded metal murti of a deity stands within an ornate golden arched shrine niche. The figure wears a tall crown with a white jewelled ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, and multiple rudraksha malas over a white and pale green cloth. A jewelled necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and a long string of pearls hang across the chest, and one hand holds a ritual object. Red and gold fabric, beaded decorations and rudraksha garlands frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.2013-10-22April 07 20132013-04-07A bronze-toned deity murti stands within an ornate copper-coloured arched frame on a red draped platform. The figure wears a white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, layered beaded necklaces, a red pendant and a tall crown. A smaller seated white-clad figure with rudraksha-style beads sits beside it. In front, brass kalasha pots, a small brass cup, a lit oil lamp with flame, and a silver offering dish with covered lid rest on a table. Bright red cloth, a patterned gold-and-jewel-embellished backdrop and garlands of white flowers complete the setting. No people are visible apart from a partial hand at the left edge.2013-05-13A white-clad deity murti, appearing to be Meenakshi, seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-like carved armrests and a curved arched back. The figure wears a white sari with gold border, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered rudraksha and bead malas, and a gold pendant, and holds a small ceremonial object in one hand. Behind it are white pearl-like garlands, a purple velvet backdrop, yellow and red fabric, and marigold flowers, with a brass vessel at the lower left.2013-06-30A gilded metal deity murti stands on a throne-like peetha framed by a golden arch, dressed in a white sari with a gold border and layered red, green and multicolored bead necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the sides, and a dark navy embroidered cloth with gold and jewel-toned motifs hangs behind. In the foreground are brass puja vessels including a kalasha-style pot, a lamp, a bowl and a small brass cup, plus folded red and green silk cloths and white flowers. The setting suggests a puja arrangement; no people are visible.2013-04-06September 07 20132013-09-07May 11 20132013-05-11 +1 copiesApril 26 20122012-04-26A golden statue of a seated deity, a murti on an ornate gilded throne with lion-figure armrests, is the central subject. The figure wears a white dhoti-style garment edged in pale green, multiple rudraksha mala necklaces, and a crown with a red tilak. Red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and a rudraksha-bead garland frame the throne against a blue and gold silk backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a second rudraksha-adorned figure's white cloth appears at the left edge. No living people are visible.2013-09-28A bronze-gold deity murti stands in an ornate golden arched frame with peacock and lion motifs, dressed in a white sari with gold border. It wears layered rudraksha, pearl, green and red bead malas and a gold pendant, with a red tilak on the forehead and a crown-like headdress. Flowers in red, yellow and white and a red-orange cloth form the backdrop, with incense sticks and a brass vessel at the lower right.2013-06-20July 16 20132013-07-16A gilded copper-toned metal figure of a deity murti, shown seated on an ornate copper-coloured throne with arched, leaf-carved backrest and lion-like carved supports at the base. The murti wears a white sari edged with gold, a tall crown, a red tilak, layered pearl necklaces, a red and brown rudraksha mala and red-and-gold armlets, and holds a small object in one raised hand. Behind it stand a dark velvet panel decorated with red and green gemstone-style studs and gold trim, and red and white floral garlands.2013-04-13