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October 07 2016

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a gold-framed throne niche with a silver arch above. She wears a blue and gold silk sari, a dark blue crown-like headdress and elaborate jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden veena-style stringed instrument across her body. Long garlands of white jasmine and red and green flowers hang on both sides. A red and gold parasol with a floral border stands at right, and a white electric fan sits at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-10-07 +1 copiesA ceremonial deity murti dressed for Devi worship, seated within an ornate silver arch. The figure wears a red and gold sari, layered gold necklaces and a tall crown, with a long garland of white and red flowers draped around the body. Silver trishul and oil lamps stand on either side, with decorated yellow canopies with blue and red motifs flanking the altar. Only the deity is present; no physical people are visible.2016-10-11A photograph of a seated deity murti on a green-draped platform, adorned with white and orange flower garlands and a crown-like head ornament. The central figure wears a royal blue silk skirt with gold border, layered silver-toned necklaces, gold armlets and bangles, and holds a staff-like emblem. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it, one in gold and one in red with gold ornaments, each draped in flower garlands. A red curtain and an air conditioning unit are visible in the background.2017-09-22 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti seated on a green-draped platform, dressed in a blue silk sari-like cloth with gold border and framed by thick garlands of white jasmine, orange marigold and red-pink flowers. The central figure wears a tall crown, a layered silver-and-gold necklace set, and holds a long staff; flanking attendant figures in gold and red garments with garlands stand on either side. A red curtain and an air conditioning unit appear in the background. No physical people are visible.2017-09-22 +1 copiesSeptember 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesA central deity murti is seated on a platform, dressed in a purple silk sari with gold border and an orange-gold cloth draped below, adorned with layered pink and gold necklaces, a jewelled crown and a long beaded mala. The figure is framed by a large arch of white and red flower garlands with green and yellow accents. Two smaller attendant figures flank it: one at left wears a red garment and gold ornaments, and one at right holds a golden staff-like object. A red-pink glow lights the backdrop. No physical people are visible; this is a Navaratri darbar display of murtis.2017-09-23October 06 20132013-10-06September 27 20172017-09-27 +1 copiesApril 25 20182018-04-25A large, richly adorned deity murti seated cross-legged on a throne heavily decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The figure wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a crown with a crescent motif, and a blue draped cloth, holding a trident-like staff and a sword. Flanking figures on either side are also adorned with gold jewellery and garlands. A large decorative fan-shaped backdrop of yellow, orange and white panels rises behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues or murtis.2008-10-04A decorated deity murti stands on a gold-draped platform before a dark backdrop, framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands studded with red and pink flowers, with green and yellow garland accents. The central figure wears a purple sari with gold border, a tall jewelled crown, layered pink and gold necklaces and a gold waist belt, and holds a rudraksha-style mala in one hand. Smaller seated deity figures flank it on the left and right, one holding a veena, all adorned with garlands. Navaratri darbar decoration is indicated by the garland-framed alcove. No people are visible.2017-09-23