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June 03 2015

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June 02 20152015-06-02A metal murti of a deity stands under a gilded arch framed with ornate golden repoussé panels, draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses. The deity wears a tall crown, layered silver necklaces and ornaments, and an orange-red cloth draped across its shoulders. A small brass kalasha or lamp sits at its base among the flowers, and fresh leaves lie in front. The setting is an outdoor courtyard with potted plants and paving. No people are visible in the frame.2013-01-15March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a goddess murti seated on a pale lilac draped platform, dressed in a green sari with a maroon and gold border. Garlands of yellow and red roses, white jasmine strands and pink blossoms cover the figure, which wears a jewelled crown and a jewelled necklace set with pink stones. Behind it stands an ornate silver-toned arched backrest with floral scrollwork, and a large gold figure, possibly a deity or attendant, is partly visible above and to the right. No people are visible.2013-10-08A photograph of a ceremonial setup in front of a large ornate gold arch-shaped backdrop with repoussé floral and scroll patterns against bright red cloth. At the centre sits a heaped garland of yellow and white flowers with red blossoms, with a small silver-toned ritual object and a red cloth at its core, arranged on a red and gold bordered silk cloth. A white conch-shaped vessel with a gold rim and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand at the lower left. No people are visible.October 08 20132013-10-08December 24 20092009-12-24A deity murti of Krishna-style form stands in a golden shrine arch heavily decorated with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and purple flower strings. The murti wears a jeweled crown and ornate silver-and-gold necklaces with red stones. It stands on a golden elephant-shaped carriage base with wheels, a ratha-style procession vehicle. A golden yellow cloth drapes the base, and a dark blue curtain and red fabric frame the background.2011-10-04A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne-like arch set against a red silk backdrop, draped with a pink silk cloth with a gold-bordered navy hem. The arch is heavily embossed with floral scrolls and a central crest. In front sits a large garland arrangement of white jasmine strands, yellow and magenta chrysanthemums, and a small ceremonial brass or copper object at the centre, resembling a tiered finial or kalasha-like item. No people are visible. A wooden chair with cabriole legs supports the display on a wooden floor.December 31 20182018-12-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated ceremonial throne-like seat in front of a red silk backdrop with small gold motifs. An ornate gold-plated arched canopy with carved makara-style scrollwork and a kirtimukha-like head at its crest frames the seat. The seat is heaped with white jasmine garlands, yellow and deep red chrysanthemums, and a central red cloth, topped by a gold-coloured vertical ornament. A gold-bordered red and black silk cloth drapes the base. No people are visible in the frame.October 04 20112011-10-04