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December 25 2012

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Close view of a brass tray set with a group of small metal deity murtis on square pedestals, arranged around a central standing figure with a conical crown and raised hand, surrounded by several animal-mounted figures; scattered pink flower petals lie on the tray. Blurred people in white clothing sit at the left and top edge, and a deep red velvet cushion rests behind the tray. This appears to be a navagraha or ritual puja arrangement of murtis, with the people seated beyond the tray.2012-12-26Close-up photo of a row of small bronze deity figurines arranged on a polished brass tray. Standing figures with crowns and raised arms stand on lotus-shaped bases, with a small bronze bull and other animal figures beside them. Scattered pink flower petals lie on the tray, and a red velvet cushion and blurred hands appear in the background. No people are clearly visible apart from partial arms at the edges.2012-12-26November 08 20142014-11-08A photograph of a row of small metal deity murti statues displayed on golden bases in front of a seated figure wearing a maroon robe. From left, figures in red and orange garments, a central figure in red with a jeweled necklace, a yellow-clad figure with raised hands, a white-and-gold figure with a red-beaded necklace, and a green-clad figure with a garland. Some statues hold ritual implements and one stands beside a small animal figure. Blurred heads of onlookers appear in the foreground, and an orange object sits at the upper right. The statues appear to be arranged for worship, with the seated figure's crossed legs and hands visible at the top.2016-09-08December 13 20122012-12-13A photograph of a table draped in gold cloth holding a group of small gilded bronze deity figurines, each dressed in colourful fabric: blue, black, red, yellow, green and white. Several figures ride animal vehicles and hold staffs or weapons. Behind them stands a framed portrait labelled "Paramahamsa Nithyananda", draped with white and multicoloured garlands. A silver lamp stand and a tiger-striped cloth sit at the edges, with a patterned rug on the floor.2012-12-09A photograph of a room packed with gilded bronze deity murtis arranged on the floor, awaiting packing. Standing figures with raised hands and garments include a tall multi-armed deity murti at centre and an elephant-headed Ganesha murti beside it. Several murtis wear white dhotis, red and blue cloths, and garlands with white flowers. Behind them hangs a dark patterned textile, and shelves along the right wall hold many small brass lamps and figures. In the foreground right, a silver-toned ornate canopy or pedestal stands beside a seated golden murti in orange cloth. Cardboard boxes and wrapping plastic line the left side. A small timestamp reads 12 9:38 at bottom right.December 13 20122012-12-13May 17 20162016-05-17Close view of a brass puja plate on an orange-red cloth. The plate holds small gold-coloured deity figures, white jasmine-like flowers, green leaves, a red cloth or kumkum-coloured item, a grey smooth stone, and a silver rudraksha or bead mala looped through the arrangement. An incense stick rises in a brass holder at left, and a striped cloth edge appears at top left. No people are visible.2012-09-23December 20 20172017-12-20 +1 copiesTwo gilded metal deity murtis sit side by side on a golden base before a draped backdrop of pink, orange and cream silk with a large green banana leaf and bamboo poles behind them. The figure on the left is a four-armed murti in a white dhoti-style cloth with orange borders, an ornate jewelled crown, a white beaded necklace and a small deer figure held in one hand. The figure on the right wears a dark red crown with jewelled ornaments, a green and red sari-style garment with gold border and a pearl-like necklace. No physical people are visible; the scene is a shrine arrangement of statues with festive decorations.2006-12-23