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December 15 20132013-12-15A silver-faced deity murti stands in a carved silver niche backed by gold cloth with silver spots. The murti wears a tall silver crown set with jewels, layered jewelled necklaces, and a red garment with a gold-bordered sash. White and yellow flower garlands and red rose garlands drape over its shoulders and arms, and it holds a fan-like ceremonial object in one hand. No physical people are visible; this is a photograph of the worship image.2013-12-15A deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche draped with gold cloth bearing silver motifs. The figure wears a red silk garment with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, a jewelled crown and a broad belt, and is garlanded with white flower strands and magenta blossom garlands. A carved gold frame with ornate floral and animal relief surrounds the niche. No physical people are visible in the frame.2013-12-15A small bronze-coloured deity murti stands in a carved copper-toned throne with an arched back, dressed in a red sari-like cloth and layered white bead necklaces with a gold pendant and ornate chest ornament. Its right hand is raised in blessing. In the foreground, blurred brass kalasha-style vessels and a white floral offering sit near a dark bowl, while the background shows embroidered orange and purple fabrics decorated with gold and jewelled motifs, and a red garland. No people are visible.2013-04-10A small metal deity murti stands inside a copper-toned arched prabhavali frame on a pedestal, dressed in a red sari-like cloth with a red and gold draped garment. It wears layered beaded and jewelled necklaces, a pendant, and a crown-like headdress, holding a ritual object in one hand. In front lies a second red-draped object with jewelled necklace on a stone block, with a small brass bowl nearby. Behind are yellow and white flower garlands, a red and gold silk backdrop, and a striped throne-like seat with jewelled embellishments.2013-04-24A dark-complexioned deity murti of Mahalakshmi seated within an ornate gilded arch in a white-walled shrine. The murti wears a golden crown, a red and green silk sari with gold border, and a purple shawl draped over the arms. Multiple garlands of white, pink, red and yellow-orange flowers hang from the shoulders and chest, with a jewelled necklace and gold bangles on the arms. The image is a statue with no visible people.2009-11-09A golden metal deity murti stands within an ornate silver-gold arch framed by carved scrollwork and lion-like bracket figures. The murti wears an elaborate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a red-orange sari, and multiple rudraksha and crystal bead malas, with a gold necklace at the chest. It holds a raised hand near a stick-like object. Behind it hang blue and gold fabric panels, and to the left is a decorative ornament with red stones and pearl-like beads. The image is a photograph of a shrine display.2013-12-06A black stone deity murti stands within an ornate gold-toned arched frame against a dark background. The figure wears a tall gold crown, large silver and jewelled necklaces, earrings, and is draped in a deep red cloth with green border. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red, yellow and white flowers adorn the murti, and a green sugarcane stalk stands to the right. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the left edge and a red curtain hangs behind. Flowers are arranged on the base at lower left. No people are visible.November 09 20092009-11-09A bronze deity murti stands under an ornate copper-coloured arched prabhavali behind it, dressed in a deep magenta silk sari with gold zari border. It wears layered diamond-style necklaces, large round brooch ornaments on the chest and a tall crown, and is garlanded with long strands of white jasmine and orange-red flowers with green leaves. The murti stands on a yellow platform against a dark blue draped backdrop.2007-09-24A small metal murti of a deity stands in a copper-toned arched frame on a wooden platform, dressed in a red cloth with a silver necklace and beaded mala and a crown. In front, a folded red cloth with a gold-and-red jewelled necklace rests on a stone base. Behind, yellow and red silk drapes hang with yellow and white flower garlands at the sides and a glittering beaded backdrop. No people are visible.2013-04-24A decorated deity murti stands within an ornate silver arched shrine (prabhavali) against a backdrop of draped purple and maroon fabric and strings of fairy lights. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a gold-and-red garment, layered gold necklaces and a pendant, and is adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands and green leaves. Lit strands and floral swags frame the shrine. At the lower right edge, a partially visible man in white clothing sits beside the shrine.2016-12-14