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October 29 20162016-10-29A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate golden throne with a carved arch and dragon-like finials, backed by a red cloth. The figure wears a large silver-white ornamental necklace, garlands of white jasmine and red flowers, and an orange-red sari-like drape. Green leaves and a gold crown with a halo adorn the head. Two smaller bearded figures in orange cloth appear at the lower corners. A canopy and trees blur in the background under hazy light.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29A decorated deity murti of a goddess is the main subject, seated on a red and gold throne against an ornate gold-embossed backdrop with a red cloth panel. The figure wears a gold crown with a sunburst halo, a layered silver and red-stone necklace, and a brown-red garment. White jasmine garlands and red roses drape the figure and the two decorated kalasha pots at its sides, which are dressed with green leaves, yellow flowers and orange-red silk. A small carved figure of a bearded sage with a topknot sits at lower right. No people are visible; the scene is a festival-style alankara of the murti.2016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29October 29 20162016-10-29Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess wearing a silver crown and red garment, adorned with a large silver-toned ornamental pendant and garlands of white jasmine flowers and yellow blossoms. The murti sits within an ornate golden arched frame, with richly patterned purple, red and gold textile draped at the left edge. No living people are visible in the frame; the scene is an image of a temple deity during a Pradosha Puja setting.2007-10-08September 19 20152015-09-19A golden deity murti seated within an ornate gold arched prabhavali, dressed in red silk draped over the body and gold-bordered red and gold brocade skirt. It wears a tall gold crown, a red tilak, a jewelled necklace and a large jewelled waist ornament, and is adorned with white jasmine garlands and yellow and red flowers, with a golden lotus-like hand gesture holding a flower. A red curtain is visible behind, with a stone carving at the upper right.2007-10-08March 16 20202020-03-16 +2 copiesPhoto 11728760 +2 copiesA golden deity murti seated against an ornate gilded arch, dressed in a red silk sari with gold-brocade borders and crowned with a gold headdress bearing a red tilak. It wears large crystal-studded necklaces and is garlanded with white jasmine strands and a yellow flower, with red roses at the lower right. The murti appears to be a goddess form, adorned for a puja at AadiKailaasa, Bengaluru.2007-10-08