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October 03 2008

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October 03 20082008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03A reclining deity murti is decorated with dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine strands and green leaves arranged in an arching frame. The figure wears an ornate silver-and-gold crown and jewelled chest covering with green and red stones, black sleeves edged in gold, and a deep purple lower garment. Its golden hands rest on the garlands. A red cloth backdrop and gold-bordered fabric surround the display. No physical people are visible.2012-10-19October 03 20082008-10-03Photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform beneath a garland-draped arch of yellow, white, red and purple flowers. The figure on the left wears a green and gold brocade skirt, a gold necklace and an ornate gold crown; the figure on the right wears a magenta and blue layered sari, multiple beaded necklaces and a tall crown. Brass oil lamps stand at the corners of the platform and a red and gold canopy hangs above. No people are visible.2008-10-03January 08 20172017-01-08September 28 20222022-09-28A photograph of two large decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised platform, both densely adorned with long multicoloured flower garlands in red, yellow, white and pink. The figure on the left has blue skin, many arms, a dark elaborate crown and a gold-embroidered green-and-white garment with ornate gold jewellery. The figure on the right is gold-toned with a crown, wearing a magenta and gold sari-style dress, a green blouse and a gold-bordered orange shawl. Green and gold draped cloth covers the base, and a red and gold canopy overhangs the scene. A man in a white shirt stands at the far left edge, partly visible.2008-10-03Close view of a deity murti reclining or lying within a dense arrangement of flower garlands in yellow marigold, white, red and magenta. The figure has a golden face with a tilak, a dark flowing wig, and a large gold necklace with ornate jewelled pendants and emerald-green and red stone inlays. Golden crown with pink and gold decorations, and blue-wrapped arms with golden armbands and bangles hold gold objects. Ornate ceremonial decoration fills the frame, with a corner of colourful fabric and a green-edged cloth at lower right.2008-10-03A photograph of two deity murtis (statues) decorated for a festival, framed by a dense arch of marigold, rose and white flower garlands with green leaves. The figure on the left reclines on a white cloth over a green and gold brocade cover, wearing a heavy gold necklace, blue and gold armlets, a crown with a dark swept-back hair, and a pink cushion beside. The figure on the right sits upright in a magenta and gold skirt with an orange shawl, wearing a multi-strand rudraksha-style necklace, a jewelled crown and round silver-toned eyes. A striped red-and-white canopy hangs above, and a blue cloth backdrop completes the setting. No living people are visible.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03A reclining deity murti. The figure wears a deep maroon velvet garment, gold jewelled necklaces and armlets, a silver crown, and an orange-gold silk drape across its lap, with a bright red backdrop behind. No physical people are visible; the figure is a sculpted image.2017-09-26 +1 copies