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October 14 2015

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Photograph of a decorated deity murti group in a temple shrine, framed by an ornate gilded arch. The central standing figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue velvet garment, a white-and-red ornamented chest piece, a green leaf garland and layered gold coin necklaces. Two attendant figures flank it, the left in a green and pink sari with silver jewellery, the right in pink with pearl necklaces and gold coin strands. The backdrop is orange cloth. No physical people are visible.2015-09-10October 12 20132013-10-12A photograph of a deity murti set within an ornate silver arched shrine against an orange cloth backdrop. The central figure wears a tall silver-and-jewelled crown, a dark blue velvet garment decorated with white and red stones, a green leaf garland and layered gold-coloured necklaces. Two attendant figures flank it, each in pink and green silk saris with silver and jewelled ornaments and tall decorated headpieces. The figures are carved or painted statues rather than living people. Gold coin-like ornaments border the garments.2015-09-10April 24 20162016-04-24A decorated deity murti, a standing figure dressed in a deep purple garment and adorned with heavy layered garlands of pink, white and gold flowers and jewelled ornaments. The central figure wears a tall ornate crown with a crescent emblem and holds ceremonial objects. Flanking the central deity are two smaller consort murtis, each wearing an ornate crown, orange and red sari-style garments and gold and gemstone jewellery. The background is a green silk drape framed by gilded carved pillars with floral and peacock motifs, and oil lamps are visible at the lower right. The scene appears to be a temple-style deity display, with no living people visible.2015-10-14April 24 20162016-04-24Three ornately decorated metal deity murtis stand in a shrine niche against shimmering draped fabric lit in pink, green and purple. The central figure wears a tall crown with a tilak, a heavy jewelled necklace and garlands; the figures on either side wear ornate jewelled necklaces, crowns and sparkling purple-striped fabric backdrops. Gilded arched carvings frame the scene. No people are visible.2016-04-24A photograph of a deity murti standing in a gilded shrine niche before gold silk drapery. The murti wears an ornate crown with jewelled halo, a large layered necklace of pearls, red and green stones, and a gold dhoti-like garment with a purple and red silk shawl edged in gold coin ornaments. A brass lamp or kalasha-like vessel sits at its side, and gold carved frames surround the shrine.2015-07-11October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 15 20152015-10-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded wooden shrine housing a standing deity murti flanked by two female figures. The central murti wears a tall conical crown, a red and gold striped garment, a yellow silk dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala of dark beads. Standing to either side are two female figures in blue and teal silk saris with gold borders, adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns. The golden carved canopy and columns frame the arrangement, consistent with a temple paduka puja darshan setting. No people are physically present.2011-08-14October 14 20152015-10-14