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January 23 2006

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A seated deity murti decorated for alankaram, wearing a tall gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a deep maroon silk drape with gold border. It sits on a gold brocade seat beneath a white fringed canopy with red and blue ornaments, framed by a tall arch of multicoloured flower and sequin garlands in yellow, green, red, pink and white. The setting is a temple hall at night with a window behind.2006-01-23A seated deity murti is decorated for a festival, framed by a large arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands. The figure wears a gold crown with a pearl-studded ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink skirt with gold border. Green sleeves and white flower garlands adorn the arms, and the hands hold a trident-like staff and a lotus-topped rod. A tall palm branch stands at the right beside an ornate red and gold canopy with floral embroidery. The background is a dark velvet drape with a red and gold ceiling overhead. No people are visible.2008-10-01A night photograph of a processional palanquin standing on a dirt ground with dark trees behind. Above it hangs a large umbrella-like canopy with silver fringed cloth edged in red tassels and a red and gold centre. The gilded arched frame is draped with red, white and multicolour flower garlands. Seated in the centre is a gold-coloured deity murti wearing a crown and a green and red garment with a heavy jewelled necklace and a green-and-red garland across its lap. Two smaller gold figures flank it on either side, also adorned with garlands and jewelled necklaces. No physical people are visible.2006-09-02A decorated deity murti is seated on a red-draped platform under a multicoloured fringed canopy with a white and red lotus-like top. The figure is draped in garlands of yellow, green, red and white flowers and wears a gold-embellished green and gold bodice, layered necklaces and a tall ornate crown. Brass oil lamps and metal offering bowls stand on the platform, with ornate banners and a black backdrop behind. No people are visible.2008-10-02A seated deity murti is adorned for a festival puja. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold embellished bodice, and a green garment with a red-and-gold skirt of patterned textile. A spear-like staff stands upright beside its shoulder. A dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green frames the figure against a dark backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and decorated umbrella-shaped canopies in red, gold and blue flank the murti.2008-10-02October 17 20102010-10-17A decorated deity murti seated frontally on a throne fully enclosed by a dense arch of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a tall gold crown with a central finial, heavy layered gold necklaces set with jewels, gold armlets and bangles, a purple and red garment and a red silk skirt bordered in gold. It holds a trident-like staff and other gold implements, while a tall green-leafed palm stalk stands beside the throne. A kalasha-style canopy appears above and a red-and-gold cloth hangs at the left edge. Ceremonial floral decoration suggests a temple darshan display.2008-10-01October 02 20082008-10-02December 27 20082008-12-27February 09 20172017-02-09 +1 copiesOctober 01 20082008-10-01A richly adorned deity murti stands centrally against a dark backdrop, draped in layered garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The figure wears an ornate silver-and-gold embellished bodice, a green blouse with red sleeves, a red and gold patterned skirt, and a tall ornate crown. A staff or sceptre is held in one hand. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at its base, flanked by decorative triangular canopy panels in red, orange and blue fabric with floral motifs. The setting suggests a puja or alankaram decoration of a deity murti.2008-10-02