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2008 - Nithyananda University - Udal and Kattumurthy Courses2007-05-09A decorated deity murti. The figure is wrapped and framed by tiered garlands of green, white, yellow, maroon and red blossom-like flowers, with silver arms and ornaments attached to the frame. Bamboo poles and a person's clothing are visible at the edges. No people are clearly visible in the central frame.2007-05-09A photograph of a decorated Kattumurthy, a ceremonial wooden-framed figure wrapped in rich red and magenta cloth with a gold-embroidered border and a gold headdress. The figure is encircled by thick garlands of green, white, yellow and red flowers, and gold-toned metal fittings are attached at the shoulders and arms. In the foreground a person in a pale blue shirt stands at left and a person in white clothing with an orange cloth stands at right, with bamboo poles and a broom against a plain weathered wall.2007-05-09A photograph of a metal deity murti seated on a throne-like peetha in an outdoor garden setting with palm fronds behind. The murti wears a tall pointed silver crown, a red garment, a silver necklace and a red and white garland, holding objects in its raised hands. It is decorated with thick garlands in yellow, green, magenta, maroon, white and orange, and a blue cloth covers the base. Ornate gold arched frames with carved peacock motifs flank the seat. No physical people are visible.A bronze deity murti of a goddess is seated on a blue-draped wooden seat, fully decorated with thick garlands of yellow, red, green, pink and white flowers that arch over its head. The figure wears a red-orange silk cloth, a silver crown, a silver necklace and red and white floral strands, and holds ritual objects in its hands. Behind it stands an ornate gilded arch with carved peacock motifs, surrounded by green palms and plants. No people are visible.July 11 20132013-07-11December 31 20112011-12-31A night photograph of a bronze deity murti seated under a golden arched canopy decorated with floral garlands in yellow, maroon, pink, green and white. The metal figure has a crown, four arms holding objects including a sword-like implement and a lotus-like item, and wears a pink silk cloth with a beaded necklace and red flower garland. Its base is covered with layered flower garlands. Oil lamps flank the canopy on bamboo poles against a dark background, and a golden crown-shaped finial sits at the top. No people are visible.A large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a red-and-gold throne-like seat beneath a golden hooded serpent canopy. She wears a red silk sari with gold borders, an ornate tiered crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and gold ornaments, and holds a trident-tipped spear. Her many arms are sleeved in blue, purple and red velvet with gold bangles and weapons. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses surround the figure, and a dark stone-like head with a trident mark sits at the lower right. No people are present.2011-10-06October 01 20062006-10-01A photograph of a deity murti seated on a yellow-draped peetha within a large arch of white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold garlands and pink flowers. The multi-armed red-bodied murti wears a red sari with gold borders, a layered white and red jewelled necklace, a gold crown with an orange headpiece and gold armlets. An orange and gold canopy with tassels hangs above, and a fan and small floral offerings appear at the lower edges of the frame. No people are visible.2017-09-28July 10 20132013-07-10