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A ceremonial vahana-style golden peacock palanquin stands on a glossy floor, carrying a small white deity murti of a goddess playing a veena, decorated with silver jewellery and an ornate red and gold crown. Yellow and purple marigold garlands with green leaves frame the figure in an arched arrangement. A multicoloured fringed canopy with tassels in red, orange, yellow, blue and purple shades hangs above. Behind the palanquin, a large red and gold decorated backdrop and dark blue draped curtains are visible. No people are present.

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A photograph of a ceremonial deity murti of Saraswati seated on a gilded swan (hamsa) vehicle, with a golden swan figure in the foreground. The murti wears white robes, silver-and-red ornaments, and a crown, holding a veena. It is framed by a horseshoe-shaped garland of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and green leaves, with a multicoloured fringed parasol overhead. Red and gold decorative backdrop panels and a small fan are visible at the left. No physical people are visible in the frame.2010-10-16A decorated deity murti of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, stands on a gilded peacock vahana-style carved golden base beneath a multicoloured fringed parasol. The murti wears white garments, jewelled crown and necklaces and holds a veena and a palm-leaf manuscript. It is framed by an oval of yellow marigold and purple flower garlands with green leaves. Behind it a large printed backdrop shows a painted face in red and white with ornate jewelled headgear.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti of Saraswati seated on a golden swan-shaped vahana (mount) carved with feather detail and a curled tail. The white-clad figure holds a veena, with a jewelled crown and necklaces, and is framed by a horseshoe arch of yellow and purple marigold garlands. A multicoloured tasselled parasol with red, green and white panels stands above, and a red and gold backdrop with ornate patterns sits behind. No people are visible; the figure is a statue and the scene is a festival display.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16A small silver-toned murti of the goddess Saraswati, adorned with jewelled crown, necklaces and a white sari, holds a veena and is set within a garland of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers and green leaves. The murti sits on an ornate gold peacock throne-like vehicle beneath a multicoloured tasselled canopy, with a large painted image of a deity in the background. No people are visible.2010-10-16September 27 20142014-09-27September 27 20142014-09-27October 01 20112011-10-01September 30 20112011-09-30A photograph of a deity murti standing on a gilded peacock vahana-style carriage, set in an indoor hall. The metal murti wears a crown, layered gold jewellery and a green garment, and its raised hands hold a pose. It is framed by a thick garland of marigolds in orange, yellow, purple and white, with an orange silk cloth draped over the seat. The gold peacock has an arched neck and spread tail feathers, mounted on a rectangular base. Behind it hang navy curtains and a printed backdrop of a temple pillar hall. Orange cloth covers the floor. No people are visible.2010-11-12May 07 20172017-05-07A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a female form seated on a golden peacock vahana-style stand, framed by a dense arch of white roses, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The murti wears a jeweled crown, layered gold and white necklaces, a blue velvet blouse and a red-and-white silk sari with gold border, and holds a golden veena. A pale blue cloth covers the seat. No physical people are visible; a partial print of a figure with white garlands appears at the left edge.2011-10-01