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November 29 2011

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January 18 20132013-01-18Two gilded deity murtis seated side by side on a throne-like altar, heavily decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in red, pink, yellow, white and purple forming an arch behind them. The figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, gold jewellery and a golden yellow dhoti, holding one hand in abhaya mudra and the other holding a red palm-leaf style book with a fringed tassel. The figure on the right wears a red and gold crown, emerald-set necklace, pearl and gem-studded garland and a red silk garment. No physical people are visible; the statues are the only figures in the scene. Text on the red book is not legible enough to transcribe.2013-07-16April 17 20132013-04-17 +3 copiesJuly 16 20132013-07-16Two gilded deity murti are seated side by side on a raised altar before a magenta cloth backdrop with gold arch carvings. Both wear gold crowns, gold jewellery and yellow silk garments with red borders, and are wreathed in long garlands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine in red, yellow, purple and white. Offerings include a silver lamp, a coconut and a brass vessel with flower garlands in the foreground.2013-07-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti on a green-draped platform. A smaller gold-clad figure with a dark face and gold crown stands at left, wrapped in white and red-and-yellow flower garlands. The larger figure at right wears a blue silk dhoti with gold border, blue arm covering, and ornate jewelled necklaces and gold armlets, with a gold staff or trident behind. White jasmine garlands with red and blue sequined bead strands drape the scene against a dark red curtain. Green and white silk covers the altar.2017-09-22September 18 20132013-09-18A bronze deity murti of a goddess stands in an arched bronze prabhavali-style frame with carved makara-like motifs, dressed in a magenta-pink sari with gold border and wearing pearl and ruby necklaces. A smaller companion murti sits in front on a wooden base, draped in pink cloth with gold trim and adorned with a gold-and-gem necklace. Behind them hang a red and gold silk backdrop, a striped silver-and-gold textile, and a garland of yellow marigolds and white flowers. No people are visible.2013-04-25Photograph of a decorated metal deity murti seated on an ornate silver-gilt throne with a carved backrest and lion-like armrests. The figure wears a green sari-style drape with a teal border, rudraksha mala necklaces, a red-and-white jewelled necklace and a crown with flowers. White jasmine garlands and orange-yellow flowers adorn the murti and a smaller seated figure beside it, with brass offering plates in the foreground and rich silk drapes of purple, red and gold behind.2013-09-16Close view of a golden deity murti decorated with yellow marigold and red rose garlands. The murti wears a green and gold silk sari with a pink petticoat, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a gold bangle, and its raised hand shows a mudra. A large gold halo with scalloped rays rises behind it. A second murti on the left is draped in red and yellow flower garlands with a glittering crown. No physical people are visible.2013-10-06October 08 20132013-10-08A photograph of a deity murti dressed in a red garment with a gold crown and an ornate jewelled necklace, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands. Beside it stands a gold-coloured metal vessel or ornate object also wrapped in yellow marigolds and red flowers. Behind them hang purple and teal silk cloths with gold embroidery and a red brocade drape, with pink and white flowers arranged at the base of the altar.2010-02-15 +1 copies