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December 26 2009

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December 24 20092009-12-24A close photograph of a gold throne-like seat or peetha heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds alternating with purple and magenta flowers, with white jasmine strands and a red flower garland at its base. A gilded backrest with green jewel-like ornaments sits atop it, in front of red draped fabric and a tall brass lamp stand. No person is visible, only the decorated seat and floral adornment.2009-12-26March 03 20112011-03-03A photograph of a decorated golden throne-like seat draped with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and magenta flowers, and red rose strands, with a dark velvet cushion embellished with silver and crystal jewelled embroidery. Tall brass oil lamps with bird finials stand beside it, and a white marble statue in an orange robe with an orange turban and a flower garland sits at the right, hands folded in prayer. Palm trees and a white corrugated roof appear behind. No living people are visible.2009-12-26A deity murti of a saint figure in a gold-framed shrine, dressed in a saffron-brown shawl with a crown and ornate silver necklaces, is garlanded in red, yellow, white, green and purple flowers. Below it stands a brass kalasha with a coconut and green leaves, also garlanded, and a white cloth drapes the base. Two tall brass oil lamps with flames flank the shrine against a dark curtain. No living people are visible; the figures are statues.2015-06-04November 05 20132013-11-05March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesA large deity murti or statue seated on a white-draped platform, adorned with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and maroon flowers, white blossoms and green leaves. The figure wears an orange cloth wrap, a gold-toned ornate belt and collar, and tall decorated gold earrings with green stones. A golden umbrella-like canopy or parasol with a curved handle rises behind, and a purple drape and orange fabric hang in the background. Potted plants and a red railing sit at the left edge. No physical people are visible; this is a statue, not a living person.2010-12-27December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a seated figure heavily adorned with long garlands of marigolds and other flowers in yellow, white, purple, magenta and red, draped over the shoulders and arms. A red turban or cloth covers the head, with gold earrings and a gold necklace visible. Red and orange drapes and a copper-coloured backrest frame the scene, with scattered petals on a white cloth below. The figure is presented as a decorated seat or throne in a festival setting; the individual is not clearly visible enough to identify.2010-12-22November 05 20132013-11-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti inside a temple, framed by thick garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, white jasmine strands and green leaves with red and white floral pieces. The murti wears a deep maroon garland and a jewelled necklace. Behind it stands a large gleaming gold kalasha on a golden base. A small brass lamp and a brass vessel sit on white-draped platforms in front. At the right edge a partly visible person in orange robes holds a bunch of flowers, and a figure in a turquoise cloth kneels at the left. The setting is dim and ceremonial.2009-06-09