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October 11 2016

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February 25 20162016-02-25A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi, shown in an ornate arched frame lit with small lights on a red draped backdrop. The figure wears heavy gold jewellery, a large gold necklace, a red and gold sari and a red cloth over the head, and holds a sword. White and red garlands and green leaf strands hang around the murti, and brass lamps stand on either side with golden umbrella-like canopies behind. No physical people are visible.2016-10-11A 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 richly decorated deity murti of Devi is seated on a golden throne beneath an ornate gilded arch strung with small lights. The goddess wears a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, a gold crown, and a deep maroon blouse with a gold-bordered sari. Layers of white and red flower garlands drape her and two flanking attendant figures, who are also garlanded and hold ceremonial instruments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the setting is a festive alankara decoration. No living people are visible.2016-10-11October 01 20082008-10-01A decorated deity murti is seated on an ornate throne-like platform draped with gold and silver brocade and strands of pearls. The figure wears a golden crown, layered gold necklaces and an orange-gold garment, and is heavily garlanded with white jasmine and pink and red flowers. Elephant figures flank the base, and brass oil lamps stand on either side under maroon drapery.2016-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20162016-10-04A photograph of a gilded seated figure, a metal or statue-like image rather than a live person, adorned with flower garlands in yellow, red and green, a jewelled gold necklace, a rudraksha mala, and a jewelled crown. The figure sits before an ornate golden arched backdrop with decorative filigree, under a blue draped canopy. The garlands and ornaments suggest a deity murti being honoured during a puja setting. No living people are visible.2016-12-22October 01 20082008-10-01A 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 decorated deity murti of a goddess is seated centrally on a golden-framed throne-like altar, draped in a maroon and gold sari with an elaborate gold necklace and heavy floral garlands of white and red flowers. Brass lamps and bronze vessels are arranged before her, with banana leaves laid on the floor. Yellow and red parasol-like canopies flank the altar, and a brass trident stands at the right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2016-10-11A gilded metal deity murti decorated for festival worship, seated amid dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine strands and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with red and green gemstones, layered gold necklaces set with jewels, and a pink and gold garment. It holds a trident-like staff and a bird-topped object, with a silver ritual implement at the left edge and a conch-shaped vessel at the right. The setting is dark, lit by a warm spotlight.2008-10-01