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December 01 2011

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A photograph of a deity murti standing in an ornate gilded arched shrine niche, adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and white jasmine strands. The figure wears a tall decorated crown, a white beaded necklace and a red silk sari with gold border, holding a trident in one hand. A red silk cloth drapes the golden pedestal below, which is carved with seated figures, and an orange cloth hangs above the arch. No physical people are visible.2011-12-05 +1 copiesMarch 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti stands in a golden arched shrine niche, fully covered in long garlands of white, yellow, magenta and purple flowers. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari with a gold border, a white and gold tall crown, a large white beaded necklace and a gold chain. It holds a staff in one hand. Gold repoussé panels frame the arch, and a small golden animal figure sits at the base.2011-12-03December 02 20172017-12-02A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, standing in a shrine decorated with bands of yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands framed against red flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, a jewelled waist ornament and bangles, and holds a long-stemmed flower in one raised hand. A purple brocade cloth with gold floral patterns lies below. No people are visible.2012-04-05A photograph of a deity murti seated in a gilded, ornately carved arched shrine niche. The murti wears a tall crown, a red and gold silk sari, and a white beaded necklace, and holds a staff or sceptre in one hand. It is heavily decorated with yellow marigold and red flower garlands and green leaf festoons, and sits on a blue cloth over a gold-embossed throne or peetha. No physical people are visible; the background shows a painted red and gold backdrop.2011-12-01A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in the centre of a shrine, framed by a dense arch of garlands in red, yellow and white flowers. She wears a tall ornate golden crown with red and green gemstones, a red and gold garment, a large pendant necklace and bangles, and holds a golden implement in one raised hand. Strings of flowers and a colourful cloth hang above her, and a few people's heads appear at the lower right corner.2012-04-05A deity murti stands within a golden arched shrine frame, dressed in an orange-red sari with silver-and-gold jewelled ornaments, a large silver-and-gold crown with pink and green detailing, and a broad jewelled necklace. It holds a golden staff and a long spear-like rod. The figure is framed by a dense arch of garlands in magenta, red, white, yellow and green, with scattered red and orange flowers. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of the shrine decoration.2011-12-10A deity murti stands under a golden arch, framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine-like flowers, purple and green leaves, and red rose petals. The figure wears a silver-embellished crown, a silver necklace, and an orange and green silk sari, holding a ceremonial fan-like object and a trident-like staff. Red cloth drapes behind the arch. No physical people are visible.2011-12-10A metal deity murti stands in front of a golden hooded canopy, dressed in a green and gold silk garment with a magenta lower cloth. It wears a jewelled crown, layered diamond-style necklaces, earrings and armlets, and is garlanded with yellow chrysanthemum strands and red and orange roses. The raised right hand is in a blessing gesture. The figure is an image rather than a person, and no physical people are clearly visible in the frame.2013-10-07 +1 copiesDecember 27 20082008-12-27A metal deity murti of a goddess stands at the centre of an elaborately decorated shrine, framed by arching garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigold-type flowers, pink petals and purple blossoms. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a heavy silver-toned necklace and layered garlands, and a red silk sari with gold zari borders. Her raised hands hold a lotus-like object and a yellow fruit. A golden ornate throne or canopy edge appears at lower left. No physical people are visible.2011-11-28