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June 02 2015

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A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden throne (peetha) in a temple-style setting. The murti wears a red-orange cloth, a heavy beaded white and red jewelled necklace, and is draped in long garlands of yellow, white and red flowers, with a rudraksha-style beaded chain. A silver kalasha with green mango leaves sits on the murti's head. A person in a red-orange sari with gold border, wearing gold bangles and a beaded bracelet, stands at left, pouring or offering water from a brass vessel over the murti in abhishekam. Ornate gold throne carvings and colourful flower garlands fill the background.2015-06-02 +1 copiesJune 03 20152015-06-03Close view of a deity murti dressed in a flowing green silk cloth and draped with large garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. A silver kalasha with a mango-leaf sprig and a red-and-gold cloth sits on the ornate gold-and-red cushioned seat beside it, adorned with beaded jewellery and a silver crown-like ornament. Hands of a person in the foreground, wearing bangles, reach toward the seat, and a partially visible figure in white stands in the background near a golden-framed doorway.2014-06-12January 02 20132013-01-02A golden ornate throne-like seat (peetha) with carved lion-faced arch is heavily decorated with garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow-orange marigolds, with palm-leaf fronds and a red cloth backing. A bronze oil lamp with a lit flame, a brass bowl, and trays of flowers and fruit sit in front. A seated man in white dhoti and white shawl with a garland of white and red-yellow flowers, wearing wristbands, is partly visible at the upper left, his face cropped out of frame. Another person in white is at the right edge. Ritual setting.2015-10-18A photograph of a ritual worship scene: a decorated silver-and-copper ornate chair or throne holds a deity murti dressed in a green and gold garment, heavily adorned with flower garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds, plus jewelled necklaces and a sheaf of grass tied with a cord. A person in orange-brown clothing and beaded rudraksha-style malas holds a silver plate of white ash or vibhuti, presumably offering it over the murti. A brass oil lamp stands at right, and a tray of pink flower petals rests on a silver table nearby. Only the arm and torso of the person offering are visible.2018-04-11 +1 copiesA decorated shrine-style palanquin or peetha framed by marigold and rose garlands, with a gold arched backdrop and green cloth behind. A figure seated on the peetha wears a red-and-gold turban, a large gold necklace, layered bead ornaments and an orange garment, with a long garland draped across its lap. In the foreground a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a yellow border and a rudraksha mala sits at the lower left, leaning toward the seat and handling an object with his hand. Red and maroon cloth covers the platform, and a partially visible man appears at the lower right corner.2016-01-04June 02 20152015-06-02Close photograph of a ritual abhishekam being performed on a deity murti heavily decorated with garlands. A hand in a red and gold bangle pours dark red liquid from a gold vessel with a handle onto the murti's base. The garlands are bands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms, with green leaves heaped below. Gold ornaments and a gilded background surround the scene. No people's faces are visible, only the hand and a sleeve of a dark garment at the left edge.2016-12-23A photograph of a temple ritual before a decorated deity murti. A figure with long dreadlocked hair and a lavender beaded shawl stands at right, one hand raised toward an ornate golden crown on the deity. The murti is adorned with thick garlands of white, yellow, green and red flowers, and a silver-patterned face and necklace are visible. Behind is a gold repoussé arch with an orange silk backdrop. A green-and-gold ritual vessel sits in the foreground beside a tray with yellow thread. Green leaves frame the upper left.2016-12-19A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden peetha throne draped in striped silk and a blue-and-orange embroidered cloth, decorated with marigold garlands and white flowers. A person in a maroon sari, wearing gold bangles and a red flower garland, sprinkles water or a leaf-tipped sprig over the murti during a ritual abhishekam. Ornate gold and red fabric and an orange embroidered bag rest nearby.2016-05-22December 19 20162016-12-19