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February 03 2015

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December 02 20142014-12-02October 18 20152015-10-18February 19 20162016-02-19A golden deity murti is seated amid garlands of yellow marigolds and white and red flowers. It wears an orange turban topped with a beaded crown and a jewelled brooch, plus elaborate beaded earrings, layered necklaces and a beaded pink, green and white shawl over a purple velvet garment. Its right hand is raised in a jewelled palm-out gesture, and a gold lamp stand and bell-like object sit at the left edge. A framed picture hangs behind on a red cloth backdrop. No living people are visible.2009-01-12Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti (utsava image) richly adorned for festival procession, wearing a heavy jewelled crown with green and red stones, a large white-and-red Vaishnava urdhva pundra style vertical nama on the forehead, and layered diamond-like necklaces and earrings. The murti is draped in a green and gold brocade garment and encircled by red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands with blue-centred white flowers. A gold hand-shaped (abhaya/varada style) hand is visible at the left, and green foliage sits to the right.2017-01-08A richly decorated bronze-toned deity murti of Shiva, adorned with a tall crown with a red gem and crescent moon, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a heavily embellished red-and-gold chest ornament, and a jewelled dhoti. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers surround the figure, with silver hands holding a trident and other ritual objects. Large green leaves form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2015-11-18June 03 20152015-06-03Photograph of an ornately decorated deity murti on a golden ceremonial vehicle, adorned with layered red, yellow, green and white flower garlands and gold chains. A gold peacock-head motif sits in front, and an orange canopy with ornate panels rises above. Small attendant figures flank the central form, which wears a crown and jewelled ornaments. No physical people are visible, only statues and decorations.2015-02-03October 04 20112011-10-04February 03 20152015-02-03January 13 20152015-01-13March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copies