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April 24 2016

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Close-up photograph of a silver and gold-plated deity murti set on a display stand, a central standing deity flanked by two smaller attendant figures, all with jewelled necklaces in red, green and blue stones. The central figure holds a staff-like object in one hand and a mace-like emblem in the other, and an ornate golden arch with a tiered kalasha-style finial frames the group. Blurred gold and red objects appear in the background. No people are visible.2016-04-24April 24 20162016-04-24 +2 copiesOctober 10 20172017-10-10 +1 copiesDecember 20 20162016-12-20Close photograph of two silver deity murtis seated on silver lion-footed thrones (simhasanas) placed on a striped woven cloth. Both figures wear gold necklaces and are garlanded with white jasmine flowers and orange blossoms. Small piles of red kumkum powder and yellow turmeric sit in brass bowls alongside green betel leaves in the foreground. Ornate silver carved canopies and a gold-toned backdrop frame the scene. No people are visible.2017-09-09 +1 copiesGolden murti of a deity pair in a temple shrine with a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a bejeweled crown-like headdress, red and gold garments, layered jewelled necklaces and a gold trident. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, pink and gold sari, layered necklaces and a raised hand. Garlands of yellow, purple and magenta flowers hang at the sides.2010-08-06Two gilded deity murti stand side by side on a stage before a red and blue backdrop. The taller figure on the left wears an orange turban and a jewelled crown, with a trident in one raised hand and a lamp-like object in another. Heavy ornate jewellery, pearl and gem necklaces, and a rudraksha mala are visible. The figure on the right wears a jewelled crown, earrings, layered gem necklaces and a purple and gold sari.2012-10-17September 14 20172017-09-14Two gilded bronze deity murtis stand on a stone pedestal in a festival hall. The taller murti on the left has four arms, a crown, a trident-like staff, a vertical bow-like form and a tall adorned body; the smaller murti on the right wears a red draped cloth and a crown. A person in white dhoti with a gold border stands at the left edge, partly visible. Behind them are golden thrones and gold-draped seats with red cushions. An orange candle or lamp is at the base. No physical person sits on the thrones in clear view.2015-05-05April 13 20142014-04-13A polished metal statue of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha in a dynamic dancing pose. The figure stands on one leg on a lotus-shaped pedestal, with the other leg raised and bent. It wears an ornate golden crown with jewelled detailing, red-stone earrings, a golden beaded necklace, and a decorated belt. Several arms hold objects including a pot-like vessel, a noose-like item, and a hand in a mudra. Yellow and orange marigold flowers lie at the base, and a small rodent figure sits on the pedestal at the lower right. The statue is set against a rust-orange velvet backdrop on a red surface, resembling a deity murti photographed for display.Two gilded metal deity murtis stand in a gold-carved arched shrine against a green cloth with gold motifs. The larger figure on the left wears a tall ornate crown, an orange sash, a jewelled chest piece, and holds a long silver spear-like staff with a trident-shaped top, with garlands of white flowers and red blossoms draped down the body. To the right stands a smaller deity murti with a gold crown, a gold necklace, and a garland of white and red flowers, with one hand raised. The scene is a temple decorated for worship, with no people visible.2012-05-03