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December 05 2016

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December 06 20162016-12-06A metal deity murti stands on a silver lion-supported pedestal beneath an ornate silver arched prabhavali. The figure wears an orange sari with a green border, a white beaded necklace set with red and green stones, and a red flower. Yellow chrysanthemum garlands drape the murti, and red roses and green leaves frame the neck. Silver lion figures flank the base, and gold and silver ritual objects and draped cloth fill the background.2017-01-15December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne (peetha) with lion-figure armrests and a large golden back carved with a lion face, draped with garlands of orange and red roses and white chrysanthemums. A yellow-gold cloth covers the seat, with a jewelled collar and a folded crown-like turban-shaped cloth placed on the seat. Brass and gold ceremonial structures surround it. No person is visible in the frame; the throne is adorned for darshan.2016-12-05December 10 20162016-12-10December 16 20162016-12-16January 08 20172017-01-08 +1 copiesA metal deity murti stands in a gilded arched frame on a red velvet-draped altar. The figure wears an orange sari-like garment and a long white flower garland, with a crown-like headdress. Beside it, a small orange-draped object with a jeweled white necklace sits on a gold base, possibly a kalasha or a ritual item. Carved stone pillars with floral and scroll motifs stand behind, and a yellow and magenta cloth hangs at the right edge.2011-07-05A golden ornate throne-like seat (simhasana) flanked by four golden lion figures stands at the center of a temple altar. Seated on it is a small figure or murti draped in cream and maroon cloth with a pink flower garland and a beaded necklace, with a golden parasol-like canopy above. Behind are large garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds hung in the shrine. No living people are visible. The scene suggests a puja or darshan setting with a deity murti on a peetha.2016-12-17Photograph of a decorated metal deity murti seated on an ornate silver-gilt throne with a carved backrest and lion-like armrests. The figure wears a green sari-style drape with a teal border, rudraksha mala necklaces, a red-and-white jewelled necklace and a crown with flowers. White jasmine garlands and orange-yellow flowers adorn the murti and a smaller seated figure beside it, with brass offering plates in the foreground and rich silk drapes of purple, red and gold behind.2013-09-16A photograph of a temple shrine showing a golden deity murti of a goddess standing on a gold throne-like peetha, dressed in a green silk sari and draped in pink and white flower garlands. Golden lion sculptures flank the throne in the foreground. Behind her, a second figure in a purple garment and a gold crown is partly visible, with large multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow and white hanging on the walls and pillars. Gold kalasha-style ornaments and lamps are visible at the top. No physical people are clearly visible; the figures are statues.2016-12-17A golden metal deity murti with a crown is seated on an ornate gilt throne with a carved arched back and two lion-head armrests. The murti wears a red-orange cloth, a white beaded necklace, and a heavy garland of pink flowers draped over its shoulders and across the throne. Behind it stand additional garlands of red, white, and yellow flowers, and a tall gold lamp stand with a bowl-like top is at the right edge. Gold shoulder ornaments and a gilt decorative panel appear at the left and right of the throne. The setting suggests a temple-style decorated shrine or ritual display.2016-12-16