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April 27 20122012-04-27A copper-toned metal murti of a goddess stands on a red pedestal in front of an ornate copper arched backdrop with carved foliage and lion motifs. She wears an orange sari with gold border, a jeweled crown, a silver necklace and a round pendant, and holds a small object in one hand. She is garlanded with a long braided garland of yellow and purple chrysanthemums. Red drapery and carved grey stone pillars frame the scene at a temple.2010-12-27October 29 20162016-10-29A small bronze deity murti stands in a copper-framed arched niche, draped in an orange-red sari-like garment with a gold border and wearing a pearl necklace and a pendant. A large yellow marigold garland encircles the figure, and similar yellow and maroon flower garlands hang at the left. Behind it are carved grey stone pillars and a red-and-white wall; no people are visible.2010-12-31A small copper-toned deity murti stands on a red pedestal inside a shrine, draped in an orange sari-style cloth and wearing a layered white necklace and a pendant. A large garland of yellow marigold flowers encircles the figure, and an ornate copper arch-shaped halo frames it. Behind are a carved grey stone pillar, red and orange fabric hangings, and a column of purple and yellow flower garlands on the left. No living people are visible.2010-12-31December 31 20102010-12-31A photograph of a copper-gilt metal murti of a female deity standing in front of an ornate copper prabhavali (arch) with floral and leaf carving. The figure wears a yellow silk sari with a gold zari border, a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a multi-strand diamond-like necklace. A thick garland of yellow marigold-type flowers encircles the figure, and loose petals lie on the red-draped base. Blue and red cloth hangings and temple pillars are visible in the background. No people are present.2010-12-26January 18 20132013-01-18April 17 20132013-04-17 +3 copiesA photograph of a bronze deity murti standing within an ornate bronze arched frame on a decorated altar. The standing figure wears a blue sari with gold border, a crown-like headpiece, a red tilak, and layered rudraksha and bead necklaces with a round pendant. Beside it a smaller murti in blue cloth and gold trim wears a rudraksha mala. Yellow and red flower garlands, a brass lamp with a swastika motif, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a maroon striped cloth decorate the scene. No people are visible.2013-06-29A small metal deity murti stands on a silver-toned throne-shaped peetha, dressed in a red-orange saree with a red-and-white necklace of beads and gold pendants. Yellow marigold garlands and loose flowers surround the base, with a brass bowl of turmeric powder and a gold-and-red ornamental kalasha-style pot to the left. Purple and maroon cloth hangs behind, with a garland of red and yellow flowers at the side. Incense smoke rises at the lower centre, and a brass vessel and a tray of jewelled regalia sit in the foreground. No people are visible.2013-07-04A bronze deity murti of a goddess stands in an arched bronze prabhavali-style frame with carved makara-like motifs, dressed in a magenta-pink sari with gold border and wearing pearl and ruby necklaces. A smaller companion murti sits in front on a wooden base, draped in pink cloth with gold trim and adorned with a gold-and-gem necklace. Behind them hang a red and gold silk backdrop, a striped silver-and-gold textile, and a garland of yellow marigolds and white flowers. No people are visible.2013-04-25