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October 02 2011

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October 02 20112011-10-02A decorated shrine with a central deity murti seated behind a large golden swan vahana, dressed in a red and white garment with a green silk cloth beneath, wearing an ornate jeweled crown and elaborate gem-studded jewelry. Two smaller attendant murtis stand on either side, also jeweled and crowned. The arch and surrounds are densely garlanded with red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. A silver vessel sits on an orange cloth at the base. No living people are visible; all figures are statues or murtis.2011-10-02October 02 20112011-10-02A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, seated on a golden peacock vahana within a heavily garlanded shrine. The central deity wears a tall ornate silver crown, jewelled necklaces and a white garment, and is framed by red velvet cushions. Two attendant figures stand on either side, one holding a staff and one holding a ceremonial fan, both in silver-decorated costume. Red, pink and white roses, marigolds and green foliage form dense garlands around the arch. A silver kalasha or vessel sits on a tray in front of the peacock, and a red patterned cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.2011-10-02A photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-head armrest and a gold backrest. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a red and white bodice with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a green and gold brocade skirt with a red velvet shawl draped over the arm. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses hang from the shoulders, with peacock-feather ornaments at the top. A deep red curtain stands behind the throne. No physical people are visible.2015-04-22September 30 20112011-09-30October 01 20082008-10-01October 27 20142014-10-27 +2 copiesOctober 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesOctober 27 20142014-10-27 +1 copiesMay 01 20122012-05-01A deity murti is seated within an elaborately decorated flower canopy shrine on a stage. The shrine is framed by thick garlands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and green foliage, with a flower crown at the top. The central deity wears a silver crown and a green garment, with a large golden swan (hamsa) carved beside it. Two smaller attendant figures stand on either side, and a silver puja bowl sits in front on a red and orange silk cloth. No people are visible in the image.2011-10-02