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December 25 2017

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A gilded deity murti stands centrally before a golden wall, dressed in a blue and magenta silk garment with gold-bordered pink pallu and a green sheath draped with gold leaf-patterned ornaments. It wears a tall black crown with jewelled silver ornaments and a crescent moon, plus layered gold and gem necklaces, earrings and a red tilak. It holds a small trident-like axe in one raised hand and a flame-shaped staff in the other, flanked by two more deity murtis in similar alankaram. This is a temple alankaram seva display of the deities.2021-05-08November 29 20172017-11-29August 12 20182018-08-12November 08 20182018-11-08January 17 20142014-01-17December 25 20172017-12-25Photo 11715220Photo 11715211A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing within an ornate gold arched frame against a gold satin backdrop with green palm fronds. The figure wears a tall black crown-like headdress with jeweled ornaments, heavy silver and crystal necklaces, jeweled armlets, and a deep maroon garment. It holds a jeweled ritual object in one hand, and is draped with garlands of white, yellow and peach flowers. Roses, carnations, marigolds and purple chrysanthemums are arranged around its base. No physical people are visible.2008-05-12Photo 11717433 +2 copiesDecember 25 20172017-12-25A richly adorned metal deity murti stands in a niche flanked by ornate golden cushioned supports studded with jewel-like rhinestone bands. The figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown, large paisley earrings, a broad blue-and-white stone necklace, layered pearl and blue gem garlands, and a purple sari with red and green borders. One hand is raised in blessing gesture. Red drapery and gilded metalwork frame the scene, with a golden cloth draped at the base.2016-12-05