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August 31 2011

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August 31 20112011-08-31August 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesA deity murti is adorned for worship, framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands with red, yellow and green flower bands. Above it hang four golden swan-like or makara-style ornaments with green and dark gemstone pendants. Behind the figure is a golden peetha or backrest with a cobra-hood motif. The murti wears a red and orange cloth, a rudraksha-style dark bead necklace, a jewelled gold belt and a red flower at the waist. Golden embossed panels and red and green silk sarees appear at the edges of the frame. No people are visible.2011-08-31 +1 copiesA deity murti heavily adorned for worship, shown from the front. Five golden hooded serpent heads with green gemstone pendants rise above it, framed by green leaves. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine drape the figure. An orange cloth with a gold border is wrapped around it, a diamond-studded belt sits at the waist and a golden girdle lower down. The surrounding space holds red and gold fabric and an ornate gold-leaf wall panel.2009-07-01December 04 20112011-12-04 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of an ornate ceremonial throne or palanquin decorated with long garlands of white jasmine, red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Gold metal hanging ornaments with green and red stones hang from the top of the arch. A gilded carved backrest with a cobra-like design rises behind, draped in dark maroon and pink cloth with a red-bordered fabric across the seat. Stone pillar carvings stand at the left edge, and a long red-and-gold garland falls down the right side. No people are visible in the frame.2011-08-31 +1 copiesApril 23 20122012-04-23Close view of a deity murti decorated for worship, with its face covered by a folded orange and maroon cloth and a head covering of green leaves. Thick red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands hang down from the shoulders. Gold ornaments include a large gold arch-shaped headdress with five pointed finials, green stone drop earrings, and a broad gold waist band. The figure wears a green silk garment with gold brocade and a white cloth at the waist. Jeweled bangles and a gold-framed backdrop stand behind. A purple velvet cushion with silver-jeweled trim lies in the foreground. This is a photograph of a decorated murti, with no physical people visible.2010-09-06 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. The murti wears an orange cloth wrapped on its head, a jewelled diadem with white stones and a red centre stone, and a gold arm band. Multiple garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine drape its body and shoulders. Above it stands a large gilded hooded serpent canopy with golden hood ornaments and green jewel pendants hanging from the earrings. Behind the murti a blue-green draped curtain and a red cloth are visible.2009-07-01July 20 20102010-07-20