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September 07 2013

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June 20 20132013-06-20A photograph of a gilded, ornate throne-like alcove holding a small standing metal murti of a deity dressed in white and pale green silk, adorned with multiple rudraksha malas, a crown and a jeweled necklace. Beside it sits a second, smaller figure draped in white and green cloth with a green and red jeweled garland. Red and gold brocade hangings frame the scene, with red and yellow flower garlands and pink flowers at the base. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues and deity murtis.2013-10-22A golden metal deity murti in an ornate golden arched frame sits on a golden throne flanked by carved lion figures. The murti wears a white and pale green cloth, a crown, and many rudraksha mala necklaces with a large ceremonial necklace and bead garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands frame the throne, with a teal cloth and purple fabric behind it. A smaller white-and-green clad murti sits in front, draped with rudraksha malas. Brass vessels and a brass pot stand nearby. No people are visible.2013-10-12A golden metal deity murti stands in an ornate golden arched prabhavali behind a small shivalinga draped in white cloth. The standing figure wears a white sari with a silver border, a crown, pearl and rudraksha necklaces, and holds a ritual object in one hand. Carved stone pillars frame the background, and a garland of white and magenta flowers lies in front on a blue cloth. Carved lions decorate the golden arch. No people are visible.2013-01-21A photograph of a ceremonial altar setup. A standing metal statue of a deity wears a white sari, a jewelled crown, a rudraksha mala and a red pendant, and holds a staff. Beside it, a second figure draped in a white cloth is adorned with layered rudraksha and beaded necklaces. A golden bowl in the foreground holds water with red rose petals and two small golden objects. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from a gilded throne-like backdrop with ornate red and gold embellishments, and gold-bordered silk fabric hangs at the right. No physical people are visible.2013-12-04February 24 20132013-02-24 +1 copiesA 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.2013-05-13July 06 20132013-07-06 +1 copiesMay 03 20132013-05-03A 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.2013-04-06A 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.2013-04-13May 11 20132013-05-11 +1 copies