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October 05 20112011-10-05October 03 20112011-10-03A richly decorated metal murti of a deity seated on a golden lion-faced throne, framed by a dense arch of garlands in red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers with green leaves. The figure wears a tall silver crown with a halo of red and white stones, a gold chest ornament set with red and green stones, layered gold coin necklaces, and a dhoti of mustard-yellow with a blue silk drape and red border. Velvet navy armlets are fitted with silver ornaments. The scene is a temple-style alankaram of a deity murti, not a living person.2011-10-05May 03 20122012-05-03October 18 20152015-10-18A deity murti decorated for festival worship, reclining or seated among heaped garlands of yellow and white marigold, red roses and green leaves. The figure wears a red-orange silk garment and deep navy blue velvet, with a maroon velvet sleeve. Elaborate jewelled ornaments in white and red stones cover the chest, arms and wrists, with a crescent moon ornament and a crown with a jewelled spike on the head. A pale forehead tilak marks the face. A curved golden staff or ornamented rod rests on the right side. The setting is a decorated altar for alankar, with floral and jewelled adornment throughout.2011-10-01October 03 20112011-10-03A decorated deity murti is shown in close view, its face and body almost fully covered by thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. Ornate jewelled ornaments in silver and gold, with red and white stones, adorn the figure, and a gold and jewelled staff or weapon with a decorated finial extends to the right. Behind it stand a gold lattice panel and a green-leaved arch. No physical people are visible; the photo shows only the adorned murti and its decoration.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A gilded deity murti, a Vishnu-form or Venkateswara-style utsava image, stands in a procession setting, decorated with a large arch of yellow and magenta marigold garlands. It wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red and gold silk garment, a tall gold-and-red tilak with a vertical mark, large round jewelled earrings, and layered gold and gemstone necklaces including a green stone pendant. It holds a golden conch-like hand implement and a dried grass whisk, with a smoky haze behind and red flowers at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28February 03 20152015-02-03A close photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, standing in front of a gilded arch. The figure wears a red and white jewelled crown, a saffron-orange blouse with gold and gem ornaments, a deep red and gold-bordered garment, and layered gold necklaces. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, orange flowers, white blossoms and green leaves drape over the shoulders and arms. A small golden bird-like object is held near the chest. A green draped cloth and ornate gold frame sit behind. No people are visible in the frame.2015-07-13 +2 copies