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September 19 20152015-09-19A gold-faced deity murti is adorned with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, pink lotus buds, red roses and white jasmine strands. The figure wears a jewelled gold crown and ornate necklaces with a large central pendant. Behind it stands an ornate gilded arch with carved scrollwork, and blurred red and orange fabric appears at the left edge. Flowers are arranged along the base and sides. No people are clearly visible.2017-10-19October 19 20172017-10-19September 19 20152015-09-19July 16 20152015-07-16A gilded deity murti of a goddess is adorned with thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigold strands. She wears an ornate crown with green and red stones and a heavy gold necklace set with emeralds, rubies and coins, plus a jeweled waist ornament. Coconut halves and green leaves frame the figure, and a purple and gold drape forms the backdrop.2015-07-16A decorated metal murti of a deity seated on a golden vahana-style throne with a tall golden pole and orange and green tassels at left. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a heavy silver-and-gem necklace with a green stone pendant, and a red velvet sleeve-like wrap over white garments. Surrounding the murti are dense garlands of white flowers, red and yellow roses, purple chrysanthemums and green leaves, with pink lotus blossoms and an orange hibiscus at the base. No living people are visible.2013-10-09A photograph of a deity murti, a gold-faced image adorned with a jeweled golden crown and a heavy layered necklace set with green, red and white stones. It is framed by thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds, with green leaves and a small coconut or kalasha-like vessel beside it. Behind the figure hang red and gold silk drapes and purple fabric. The image is a close, centered view of the decorated murti, possibly during a ritual adornment; no people are visible.2015-07-16A golden deity murti decorated for Navaratri Brahmotsavam sits in front of a backdrop of red roses and yellow and green flower bands. The face is gold with a red bindi, and the murti wears a jewelled crown with a red gem, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and rich jewelled armlets. A white jasmine garland drapes over the shoulders and crown. A silver peacock-headed ornament stands at the left edge. The scene is lit against a dark background. No people are visible.2008-10-01October 08 20132013-10-08October 02 20082008-10-02October 01 20082008-10-01