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September 06 2014

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A decorated deity murti at night, shown in a photograph. Its face and upper body are draped in white cloth with gold borders and heavy garlands of yellow and red flowers and white jasmine strands. Silver crowns or finials sit atop tall decorated pots, which are encrusted with red, green and white stones. Two seated bearded sage figurines with folded hands flank the central display, and yellow lions and a five-headed cobra carved in relief form the base. No people are visible in the scene.2014-09-06A decorated deity murti shrine at night, set on a painted pedestal with a five-headed cobra hood beneath and two golden lions reclining on either side. Flower garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape the pedestal and the figure, with silver kalasha finials on top and a white and gold cloth draped above. Two small seated sage figures with folded hands flank the central jeweled altar. A partially visible person in orange robes stands at the left edge. The scene is lit by dim ambient light and suggests puja worship.2014-09-06A decorated deity murti set on an ornate pedestal in a dark setting. The image is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, with white jasmine strands. Silver crowns or finials top the central form, which wears a white cloth and gold-banded fabric, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces. Flanking the base are two seated sage figures with hands folded in namaste, wearing red cloth, and two golden lion sculptures. Below sits a multi-headed cobra with a carved face beneath. Ornate jeweled pots decorated with stones rest on either side and at the centre. No physical people are visible.2014-09-06October 11 20142014-10-11October 11 20142014-10-11A festival photograph of a decorated processional or shrine palanquin under a gilded arched canopy draped with yellow and red-and-white marigold garlands and green leaves. Three metal deity murtis are seated on a golden silk cloth: the central figure wears a tall golden crown, a silver-embellished white dhoti and a garland, with hands raised in blessing; flanking figures wear ornate silver-patterned garments and headwear. Strings of yellow flowers and small lights hang above. No living people are visible.2016-12-19July 18 20152015-07-18 +1 copiesSeptember 19 20152015-09-19A decorated ceremonial pedestal shrine at night, dressed with yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands tied with red ribbons. Three silver-topped kalasha-style finials rise above, with green leaves and grass tufts. Two seated figures with hands in anjali mudra flank a central deity murti draped in red cloth and a jewelled necklace. Yellow lions and a coiled five-headed cobra form the base, painted in bright colours. Blurred warm lamp light glows at the right edge.2015-01-07July 18 20152015-07-18January 08 20172017-01-08A decorated deity murti, a dark stone form, is dressed for worship. A gold five-headed hooded serpent canopy with green stone pendants rises above it, and a red and orange turban with a gold and red silk cloth covers the top. Yellow marigold and red rose garlands hang on both sides, and layered rudraksha and gold beaded necklaces drape the figure. A gold band with white stones and a red stone sits across the forehead, with gold bangles on the arms and an orange embroidered garment with pearl and bead work below. Red fabric surrounds the murti. No physical people are visible.2014-09-07