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October 18 2012

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Close view of a gold-faced deity murti. Its raised hands hold pink lotus flowers on green stems. The figure is framed by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple globe flowers, with pink petals below. No physical people are visible.2012-10-18September 19 20152015-09-19A richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like platform framed by an arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands. The figure wears layered silver and gold jewellery, a jewelled crown, and a pink silk garment with gold borders. Its green-sleeved arms hold ceremonial emblems including a staff and a conch-like object, and a tall palm-leaf stand rises at the right. Dense flower garlands and a red and white canopy surround the figure. No physical people are visible in the frame.2008-10-01A seated deity murti is decorated for a festival, framed by a large arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands. The figure wears a gold crown with a pearl-studded ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink skirt with gold border. Green sleeves and white flower garlands adorn the arms, and the hands hold a trident-like staff and a lotus-topped rod. A tall palm branch stands at the right beside an ornate red and gold canopy with floral embroidery. The background is a dark velvet drape with a red and gold ceiling overhead. No people are visible.2008-10-01A gilded deity murti of a goddess is shown in close view, framed by layered garlands of white jasmine, magenta and purple globe flowers, red rose petals and orange marigolds. The murti wears a tall black hair crown with a red-and-gold jeweled headpiece, ornate diamond-like earrings, a red-and-gold tilak, and heavy jeweled necklaces with gold coins. It holds a gold lotus-stem and a silver hand-held implement, with a yellow flower at the chest and silver-jeweled shoulder ornaments with green and red stones. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05A golden deity murti with a gilded face and red bindi is decorated with heavy silver-and-gold ornamental jewellery, a tall crown with red gem accents, and a green embroidered garment. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. A trident-like staff with red cord wrapping stands at the left edge. The scene is an ornately decorated alankaram of a deity murti, with no people visible.2008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02A photograph of a deity murti. The murti wears an ornate crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, ruby and emerald-coloured ornaments, and a green and gold sari with a gold border. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture while a green and gold cloth draped with yellow roses frames the figure. The metallic background is gold-toned with brown fabric at the edge.2013-04-14A gold deity murti of a goddess is decorated for festival worship, framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. She wears an ornate gold crown with red and green gem accents, a gold face mask, layered jewelled necklaces, and a blue-and-gold ornamented bodice, with white jasmine garlands draped over her shoulders. Gold ceremonial weapons and a tall palm-like pole stand beside her, and a jewelled gold shield-like ornament sits at her chest. No physical people are visible.2008-10-01A gilded deity murti. The murti is surrounded by dense bands of red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves and white jasmine garlands. A silver peacock figure with a spear stands at the left. The image is a close photograph of the decorated murti during Navaratri festivities, with no people visible.2008-10-01A golden deity murti of a goddess is shown in close view, wearing an ornate gold crown, large gold and jewelled earrings, a gold nose ring, and a green garment with layered silver-and-gold necklaces. Her face is gold-toned with painted dark eyes and red forehead mark. She is surrounded by dense garlands of red, orange, yellow and white roses and marigolds, with a saffron-orange cloth behind. A gold ceremonial object is held at the left edge, and a small green parrot figure perches among the flowers.2013-03-10October 01 20082008-10-01