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June 03 20122012-06-03 +1 copiesA metal deity murti stands within a gilded, ornately carved arched shrine against a red backdrop. The figure wears a white dhoti with a blue and gold cloth sash, a rudraksha mala, a jewelled chest ornament and a white flower crown. It holds a small ritual vessel in one hand. Large garlands of pink roses and white jasmine, with green leaves and red flowers, encircle the figure, and orange silk drapes the base. No people are visible.2012-06-03 +1 copiesA deity murti seated inside an ornate golden palanquin or ratha canopy with red fabric backdrop and gilded pillars. The murti wears a pink and white flower garland, a blue and gold garment, a crown, and holds a metal object in each hand. Orange and green cloth drapes the seat and a red floral arrangement sits at its base. Ornate red and gold cloth panels with floral motifs frame the palanquin.2012-06-03 +1 copiesA metal deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch on a festival palanquin or ratha. The figure wears a silver-toned crown and a dark blue and gold-bordered dhoti with a white cloth draped over the shoulders. A large pink rose garland and white jasmine garlands encircle the figure, with green leaves and red flowers scattered at its base. It holds a small lamp-like object in one hand and a silver ritual item in the other, and wears a rudraksha mala and a gold-and-green jewelled chest ornament. Orange and red silk drapes frame the shrine, with a carved golden face above the arch.2012-06-03 +1 copiesA small metal murti of a saint figure stands under an ornate gilded arch, draped in garlands of white jasmine, pink roses, red flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a white dhoti, a blue sash with gold edging, a rudraksha mala and a jewelled ornament, holding silver objects in its hands. Brass and gold ritual items and flowers surround the base, with a few devotees partially visible at the edges.2012-06-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a silver and gold-clad statue of a seated guru seated in a gilded arched niche, adorned with garlands of white jasmine, pink roses and orange flowers with green leaves. The metal figure wears a tall golden conical crown with red threads, a rudraksha mala hanging across the chest and a blue cloth draped over the body, holding a silver implement and a small bowl with a kumkum mark. Coconut halves and bananas lie at the base, and a white and orange cloth drapes the niche. The statue depicts a sage in a ritual setting, so the figure is a statue rather than a physical person.2012-06-05June 04 20122012-06-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a small statue of a standing guru figure with long dark hair, wearing a white head covering, a cream dhoti, and a red bindi. A pink marigold garland drapes around its neck over an ornate jewelled necklace. It stands on a golden pedestal within a gilded arched backdrop with ornamental finials and a small golden umbrella above the head, against draped red and blue fabric decorated with blue sequins and pink and purple lotus flowers. This is a statue, not a living person, and the scene is a festive altar display.2016-08-25 +1 copiesA metal murti of a deity stands under a gilded arch framed with ornate golden repoussé panels, draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses. The deity wears a tall crown, layered silver necklaces and ornaments, and an orange-red cloth draped across its shoulders. A small brass kalasha or lamp sits at its base among the flowers, and fresh leaves lie in front. The setting is an outdoor courtyard with potted plants and paving. No people are visible in the frame.2013-01-15A photograph of a deity murti standing within an ornate gold arch on a red-draped stage under pink-lit tent canopy. The murti wears a tall crown, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, large earrings, and a dark tassel at the waist, with a flowered garland of yellow, red, purple and white blooms draped around the arch. A flower garland hangs at the base and white garlands frame the figure. Stage lights and black speaker columns are visible at the right edge. No physical people are visible in the scene.2017-12-16March 02 20182018-03-02A metal murti of a deity stands within a gilded shrine arch, adorned with a large pink rose garland and white jasmine garlands. The figure wears a white dhoti with a blue and gold sash, a jewelled chest ornament, rudraksha beads, and a silver crown with flowers. Its hands hold a small silver vessel and a silver item. The murti sits on orange silk cloth with red flowers and green leaves at its base. Only the statue is present; no physical people are visible.2012-06-03 +1 copies