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September 16 2014

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A decorated shrine with three carved wooden or stone murti figures on a red-draped platform, garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. The central deity wears a tall white crown with a red-and-gold ornament and holds a staff, flanked by a figure in a maroon robe and red turban with a rudraksha-style necklace and a female figure in a pink sari with pearl necklaces and a tall crown. Gold-framed ornate panels and a lavender cloth backdrop surround the shrine, with an orange and red embroidered fan to the left. Consistent with Nithya-Satsang homa photos, no people are visible.2015-07-18 +1 copies2015-July-302015-07-30April 18 20182018-04-18December 12 20162016-12-12Three ornate metallic-finished murti statues seated together on a decorated dais under sheer golden draperies and a red petal-covered backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jatamakuta-style crown with a Shiva-lingam crest, a gold yellow shawl, a white and pink garland, and a damaru-like hand posture; a trident stands behind him. The figure on the left wears a brown-orange turban and rich jewelled necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala, seated on a leopard-print cushion, holding a flower. The figure on the right wears a red-maroon silk sari with gold border, heavy pearl and gem necklaces and a jewelled crown, holding a flower. Fresh flowers and green leaves are arranged at their feet. Deity murti; no physical people visible.2014-08-02September 06 20142014-09-06Three life-size statues are seated side by side on a pink draped platform before a pale silver curtain with gold trim. The central figure wears a royal blue turban with a gold crest and a white tripundra mark, a blue garment, a red-and-gold sash, and layered gold and beaded garlands; it holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the left wears a maroon turban, a brown shawl and heavy gold and bead garlands. The figure on the right wears a maroon crown with white markings, a green sari with gold border, and layered gold and pearl necklaces. The statues have gold-toned faces and hands raised in blessing, displayed as deity murti or ceremonial figures.2014-09-21Three large statues are seated side by side on a red-draped platform, decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands and gold ornamental backdrops. The central figure, a deity murti in white and gold garments with a crown, a bejewelled gold necklace and a rudraksha-style mala, holds ceremonial objects. The figures on either side wear crowns and ornate red and gold clothing with heavy jewellery. A golden canopy frames the arrangement.2015-07-17A decorated deity murti of Shiva seated in the centre of a garlanded alcove, flanked by two smaller murtis, all in silver-toned finish. The central figure wears a golden crown with red and green gemstones, a crescent-and-tilak forehead mark, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and a yellow-and-pink silk dhoti. The seat and sides are covered with red rose petals, marigolds and white flower garlands, and a maroon cloth lies at the base. The murtis are ornamented with jewelled chests and necklaces, and a golden arched frame surrounds the scene. No living people are visible.2018-04-18Three large metal murtis of deities stand on a flower-decked dais in front of a red draped backdrop and an ornate silver arch. The central figure wears a tall crown, a blue dhoti and heavy jewelled necklaces, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure to the left wears a maroon dress, a purple turban and layered silver necklaces, and the figure to the right wears a tall crown, a green sari and ornate jewellery. Garlands of yellow, purple, red and white flowers wrap the dais. Physical people are absent; the statues are deity murti.2017-12-17 +1 copiesOctober 03 20132013-10-03October 01 20112011-10-01