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January 01 2012

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A photograph of a richly garlanded decorated object, a tall golden vessel or pillar draped in layers of white jasmine, yellow marigold and purple and red flower garlands, with a golden base. Behind it, gold ornamented figures and a gold-embroidered orange silk cloth are visible. In the lower right, a white marble statue of a kneeling figure in an orange robe and orange turban, with a garland draped over its shoulders, is positioned beside the decorated object. No living people are visible.2008-12-28A large deity murti is decorated for a festival, its face and head covered by a red-and-gold cloth and a dense crown of green leaves edged with yellow and red flower garlands. A gold ornamented crown-like headpiece with jewelled bands sits above the head, and the figure wears a white garment with a gold-threaded red border and a heavy gold waist ornament. Behind it, a white-clad seated figure in a dark red garment with a gold necklace shows a raised hand. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the sides, and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. A dark-haired person's head is visible at the lower right, and orange-red fabric drapes the upper right. The scene is a deity decoration with floral garlands and gold adornments.2008-10-03A decorated statue or murti seated on an orange cloth draped throne, dressed in an orange robe with gold trim and wrapped in thick garlands of yellow, red, purple and green flowers. A large silver-and-gold collar necklace hangs over the lower garlands, with green and gold ornaments and a jewelled crown or headdress above. Beside it stands a white marble figure of a seated sage in orange robes and an orange turban, right hand raised in blessing, also garlanded with yellow and red flowers and wearing a beaded mala. Carved grey stone pillars with floral reliefs frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-12-14October 02 20082008-10-02December 14 20102010-12-14A photograph of a ceremonial seat draped in orange cloth and heavily garlanded with yellow, red, purple and green flower strands. Behind it, a large figure wearing an orange turban, a jewelled crown-like band, gold necklaces and gold bangles sits on a gilded seat, partly hidden by the garlands. In front, a white marble seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban, with a rudraksha-style mala, raises one hand in blessing. A silver jewelled necklace hangs over the lower garlands. Carved stone pillars frame the scene. These are statues and decorated figures, not physical people, and the seated figures are not distinct enough to confirm a particular identity.2010-12-14April 07 20082008-04-07December 28 20082008-12-28 +5 copiesClose view of a temple deity with a large gilded ornamental pillar or throne, draped in orange and red fabric and heavily garlanded with yellow, red, purple and white flower strands and yellow beaded garlands. In front sits a white statue of a seated sannyasi in orange robes, orange head covering, rudraksha-style beads and one hand raised in blessing. Brass lamps and copper and brass ritual vessels stand on the altar in the foreground. The statue is a depiction, not a physical person.2011-07-17November 29 20112011-11-29December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesDecember 14 20102010-12-14