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October 23 2012

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A golden deity murti seated on a golden lion-shaped throne stands at the centre of a shrine decorated for puja. The figure wears a white and red dress, a tall crown, and garlands of yellow and red flowers, and holds a veena. Behind it hangs a bright orange drape framed by an ornate copper arch, with banana leaves and potted plants around. Two black stone dvarapala statues in white dhotis flank the steps, and brass oil lamps with yellow flower garlands stand at either side. Offerings in woven baskets and banana leaves sit before the throne on a red cloth.2012-10-24October 22 20122012-10-22A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands centrally on an elevated platform before draped curtains in gold and orange tones. She wears a yellow and gold sari with a red-and-gold embroidered shawl, a large jewelled necklace and an ornate crown, and is garlanded with orange, yellow and white flower garlands. Two smaller attendant figures flank her, each wearing yellow garments and garlanded, one holding a sceptre-like object. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, a brass trident-style stand and small offering cups sit around the platform. No physical people are visible.2016-10-092009-Activities-and-Events-at-Kailaasa-SriPuram-Sarvajnapeeta-Hyderabad +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, set in a gold-toned arched shrine niche with a magenta satin backdrop. The murti wears a tall crown, a white jasmine garland and an orange-and-maroon garment, holding ceremonial objects in its raised hands. In front, coconuts with tips of green leaves sit on the altar with a maroon-and-gold cloth, and two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. No people are visible.2013-04-29Photo 11728760 +2 copiesA 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 decorated metal murti of the goddess Saraswati seated on a lotus-petal base, holding a golden veena. She wears a red and gold silk sari, a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and is framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and a blue cloth backdrop. Brass oil lamps filled with liquid sit on a floor scattered with green leaves and white lotus flowers, and a white swan figure stands at the right. No people are visible in the scene.2007-10-18October 11 20162016-10-11A metal deity murti stands on a silver lion-supported pedestal beneath an ornate silver arched prabhavali. The figure wears an orange sari with a green border, a white beaded necklace set with red and green stones, and a red flower. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands drape the murti, and red roses and green leaves frame the neck. Silver lion figures flank the base, and gold and silver ritual objects and draped cloth fill the background.2017-01-15A decorated deity murti of a goddess sits within an ornate golden arched shrine with an orange drape and a fringed canopy overhead. She wears a gold necklace, a red and gold sari, and is garlanded with white and red flower garlands. Brass oil lamps and banana leaves with offerings stand in front, with yellow and red ceremonial flag-like banners on both sides. On the right, a person in orange robes tends the lamps in an aarti-like setting. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this image.2016-10-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple-style shrine, seated on a raised platform draped in orange and gold fabric. The central figure wears an orange and gold gown, a tall ornate headdress, large ornate necklaces and earrings, and a long garland of orange and red flowers. Flanking figures in smaller murtis hold a veena-like instrument and a raised hand. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with gold drapes and dark maroon curtains behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2016-10-09