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November 29 2020

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A photograph of a decorated temple shrine centred on a large silver-toned Nandi bull statue, ornamented with beaded necklaces, medallions and jewelled trappings. Behind it, a gold arched frame holds a golden deity murti in prayer pose with a garland of white and magenta flowers, set before a red velvet canopy and ornate jewelled backdrop. Brass oil lamps and a small figurine sit at the base, with a basket of flower petals and a lit lamp in the foreground on a striped cloth. No people are visible.2020-11-29A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a silver lion-shaped throne in a temple shrine. The murti wears a heavily embellished gold and jewelled arched backdrop, a white flower garland, and a red velvet cloth beneath a striped red and gold shawl draped over the seat. Brass oil lamps and a white conch shell sit in front of the lion base, with a gold cloth below. In the foreground, a woven basket holds white and red petals around a lit clay lamp on a striped rug. Red curtains frame the background. The image is a photo of an idol, not a living person, and no people are visible. Bharani Deepam celebrations is printed at the bottom.2020-11-29A golden ornate peetha throne with a carved peacock-like side motif and a red velvet cushion draped over its seat, set before a red curtain. Seated on it is a statue of a figure in a teal turban and teal-and-gold garment, with heavy gold necklaces, bejewelled armbands and a pink flower garland around the neck. Two brass oil lamps and a conch shell stand before the throne, and a woven basket of pink petals and a lit lamp sit in the foreground. A golden canopy hangs above. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and the throne and display are an ornamented ritual setting.2020-11-29A gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne with a red velvet cushion, decorated with thick garlands of red and orange flowers and a long gold necklace. The figure wears a jeweled crown and a red-and-white decorated body, set against a deep maroon velvet curtain and ornate gold carved pillars. The golden throne has a carved lion-like or makara-style armrest. No living people are visible.2015-09-09A photograph of a Ganesha deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch decorated with blue and gold embroidered borders. The murti wears a yellow and green sari-like drape, a red and gold patterned shawl, a large jewelled necklace, and heavy yellow and magenta marigold garlands. Silver bowls and a folded yellow cloth sit on a silver stand in front on a magenta cloth. No people are visible in the scene.2017-08-25A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti of Ganesha seated on a golden mouse vahana within an ornate silver-and-gold arched frame. The elephant-headed figure wears a purple garment, gold jewellery and a red-and-white crown, and is draped with thick garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. A golden umbrella with a fringed canopy in red and white hangs above, and a red flag with blue and floral embroidery and a bird emblem stands to the left against red drapery. No people are visible.2016-12-18November 27 20112011-11-27September 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copiesPhoto of a Ganesha deity murti in a gilded arched shrine draped with yellow and magenta flower garlands and a silver crown, seated above a golden ratha-style base. In the foreground, several people in orange robes sit before a flaming fire pit. A maroon backdrop frames the scene.2013-11-04A decorated Ganesha murti stands in a gilded arched shrine on a golden elephant-base vahana cart against a dark red curtain. The deity has an elephant head, a silver crown, an orange shawl, a silver ornamented necklace, and holds an axe and a noose. Strands of yellow and red-maroon marigold garlands drape the arch on both sides. No physical people are visible. The photo appears to be from a vahana procession display.2011-11-30November 13 20152015-11-13August 25 20172017-08-25 +1 copies