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October 04 20082008-10-04A large, richly adorned deity murti seated cross-legged on a throne heavily decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The figure wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a crown with a crescent motif, and a blue draped cloth, holding a trident-like staff and a sword. Flanking figures on either side are also adorned with gold jewellery and garlands. A large decorative fan-shaped backdrop of yellow, orange and white panels rises behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues or murtis.2008-10-04A golden deity murti is decorated for worship, framed by red roses, yellow and white flower garlands and green leaves. It wears a tall ornate golden crown set with coloured stones, a blue silk garment, layered gold necklaces and jewelled armlets. It holds a sword in one hand and a trident in the other, set against a red and gold backdrop with orange and white panels. No physical people are visible.2008-10-04A golden deity murti is adorned for worship, wearing an ornate jeweled crown and a heavy necklace set with red and white stones. It is draped in a red silk sari with gold border and a deep blue velvet blouse, and is garlanded with yellow and white chrysanthemums and red roses, with purple globe amaranth flowers above. The murti holds a long silver spear or staff, and purple velvet sleeves and gilded hands are visible around it. No people are visible; this is a decorated deity image in an ornamented setting.2011-10-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti. Red roses and white and yellow flower garlands frame the figure against an orange and white backdrop. The murti holds a sword in one hand and a trident in the other, with a snake-like emblem at the left. No physical people are visible.2008-10-04October 01 20082008-10-01October 12 20132013-10-12December 31 20112011-12-31October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01October 04 20082008-10-04A 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.2008-10-01