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September 13 2018

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A deity murti seated on a gilded throne with a large arched backrest studded with red and white gems in floral patterns. The figure wears a red and gold silk garment with a green-bordered shawl, layered garlands of white and gold, a gold crown, and jeweled gold armlets. A golden lion-faced ornament stands at the left, and a yellow silk cloth drapes the base of the throne. No people are visible in the photograph.2020-04-25A golden deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched shrine niche, with a jewelled crown and a red tilak mark on its forehead. The figure wears a dense necklace of jewels and pearls, long garlands with green and red beads, and a patterned silk dhoti. Its raised hand holds a golden ritual implement and a lowered hand rests on a mace-like staff. Elaborate gold relief carvings of makara-like creatures frame the niche, with flower garlands and silver vessels in the foreground. Offerings and decorated fabrics are visible at the edges. No people are visible.2021-10-09October 16 20182018-10-16A photograph of a temple shrine with black stone deity murti dressed in silver and gold jewellery and red hibiscus and pink flower garlands. The central deity seated on a golden throne with a lion-faced arch and green backdrop is adorned with a red and gold garment, a silver and jewelled face and a garland. Behind, a standing black figure in a white and gold headdress holds ritual items under an arched purple and silver backdrop. To the left stands another black figure in a red turban and red wrap. Golden lamps with hibiscus flowers flank the shrine, a conch shell and brass lamps sit on a cloth at the front, and a bowl of rose petals sits at lower right. Gold-patterned walls frame the scene. No people are visible.2020-06-06A gold-and-silver deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a carved lion-face crest and a crown-like finial above. The figure wears layered gold coin necklaces, a jewelled silver garland, red flower garlands, and a red cloth draped over the seat. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, each adorned with jewelled crowns and red stones. Two gold pillars frame the scene, with warm bulb lights above in a dark background.2015-09-24November 24 20202020-11-24A large golden deity murti, a standing female form, dominates the frame before an ornate gold arched backdrop with repoussé floral and scroll patterns. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown decorated with red, green and white stones, large drop earrings, layered necklaces of turquoise, red and white beads and pendants, and a red-and-maroon silk sari. Long red and white flower garlands hang from the shoulders to the feet, and the raised hands hold ceremonial implements. A green silk drape with gold motifs sits behind the figure, and a red cloth covers the base with a few marigold blossoms at the bottom. No people are visible.2012-04-23April 26 20202020-04-26 +1 copiesA golden deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche draped with green and gold brocade. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red-maroon silk sari with a gold border, layered necklaces of turquoise, white and red stones, and large earrings. Red and white flower garlands hang from the shoulders to the feet, and yellow marigold strands rest at the base on a red silk cloth. The hands are raised in blessing and hold ceremonial staffs. No people are visible.2012-04-23Photo 11715219A golden metal deity murti, seated within an ornate gold arched frame, wears a red silk garment with gold brocade border, a jeweled crown, a red bindi, and layered pearl and bead necklaces with a large white beaded medallion. It holds a lotus-like emblem and a staff. Pink and red cloth and green leaves surround the frame. In the foreground a dark-skinned hand rests on a cushioned surface beside a white-sleeved arm, indicating a puja setting.April 23 20122012-04-23