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November 14 2010

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November 21 20102010-11-21Three gilded metal murti of deities stand before a golden arched backdrop in a temple. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown, a red-and-green cloth draped over the shoulders, layered jewelled necklaces and a large white and purple garland. Flanking figures on either side wear smaller crowns, jewelled necklaces and white floral garlands with green and red ribbons. Behind them is an elaborate golden canopy with stone carvings visible at the edges.2010-11-21November 23 20102010-11-23 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14Three deity murtis are decorated on a raised platform for a festival display. The central figure, a Shiva murti with a trident, wears an orange-red head covering and a rich jewelled chest ornament. Flanking him are two female murtis in ornate silver-and-gold crowns and jewelled necklaces; the one on the right wears an orange-red silk sari with gold border. All three are draped in long garlands of yellow, orange, purple, red and green flowers. In front, a golden bull mount with red and green gemstone embellishments sits on a blue-draped stand. No people are visible; the statues are the only figures.2010-11-21Photograph of a shrine installation decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and white jasmine strands against a tiled wall. Three statues stand on a purple draped platform: on the left, a figure in a brown-red turban and brown robe with heavy beaded necklaces and round eyeglasses; at centre, a deity murti with a tall silver crown, jewelled ornaments, and a gold-trimmed white dhoti; on the right, a female deity figure with a silver crown and jewelled blue-purple garment. Offerings of flowers, a brass plate, and petals lie before them. Statues, not living people, are depicted.2014-06-28 +2 copiesFebruary 29 20122012-02-29A decorated deity murti stands centrally in a gilded arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The central figure wears a navy blue robe embroidered with gold and jewelled motifs, a tall crown with a jewelled halo, and a gold necklace. Flanking figures in orange and gold garments with jewelled embellishments stand on either side. Garlands of white jasmine and red, yellow and green flowers drape across all three figures. No people are visible in the scene.2015-04-30November 14 20102010-11-14 +1 copiesMay 17 20142014-05-17July 18 20132013-07-18Photograph of a decorated deity murti on a tiered golden pedestal. The central figure, a silver-clad form with a tall crown, is flanked by two smaller figures in green and red garments with ornate necklaces. Garlands of orange marigold and white flowers with red and green ribbons drape over the figures, and a golden arch frames the group. The base has repeated carved relief figures and lotus-like motifs. No physical people are visible.2010-11-15