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December 18 2011

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December 18 20112011-12-18September 28 20112011-09-28December 18 20112011-12-18September 28 20112011-09-28A deity murti stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana base before a gilded arched backdrop, wrapped in thick garlands of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. The figure wears a red silk sari, layered gold and white jewellery, a tall ornate crown and large earrings, and holds a golden trident-shaped spear. Garlands drape from the arch down to the base, and a golden ceremonial seat is visible beneath the figure. No people are visible in the scene.2011-09-28A photograph of a deity murti in a temple setting, seated on a golden lion-shaped vahana stand with a green cloth seat. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari, a tall crown, a large white beaded necklace and gold ornaments, and holds a trident-like staff. The murti is framed by a thick garland of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple and white flowers, and green leaves, with an orange cloth behind and an ornate gilded arch above.2011-12-04 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20112011-09-28A large metal statue of a standing guru figure is decorated with thick garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. The figure wears a red turban and red robe, a leopard-print shawl draped over the shoulders, a gold ceremonial necklace and bangles, and holds one hand raised in blessing. It stands on a golden lion-shaped throne with a raised paw, set against a blue and grey painted mountain backdrop. A tall brass oil lamp with a peacock-shaped top burns at the right edge. No living people are visible; the subject is a statue, not a physical person.2010-12-22A gilded statue of a female deity stands in a flower-decorated arch, its right hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure wears a deep maroon silk sari with gold zari borders and layered white and red beaded jewellery, large gold earrings and a jewelled waist ornament. Garlands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers frame the figure, and a gold ornate crown-shaped backdrop rises above. A yellow cloth covers the base. No people are visible; the figure is a deity murti.2011-12-18A decorated utsava murti of a goddess stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana mounted on a wheeled gold-coloured cart. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari, a silver crown and a silver necklace, with raised hands holding ritual objects. Her arch-shaped backdrop is draped with layered garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple and pink flowers. Brass oil lamps and a gold ceremonial fan stand at the sides, and a green cloth covers the seat. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-28A deity murti of a goddess in a red and orange sari stands on a golden vahana-like base, holding a trident in one hand, adorned with silver jewelry, a tall crown and a heavy garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. The murti is framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with a green fabric backdrop, flanked by golden lion or mythical animal sculptures and potted palms. No people are visible in the scene.2011-09-28December 07 20162016-12-07 +1 copies