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May 07 2013

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A shrine room with a large golden Nataraja-style dancing Shiva murti inside an ornate golden arched halo, decorated with pink, green and white flower garlands and a dark beaded mala. The deity has multiple arms, a crown, pearl necklaces and a pink sash, with small attendant figures on the pedestal. In front stands a seated white-clad figure with an orange turban and rudraksha-style beads and marigold garlands, shown from behind. A framed picture above reads Tat Tvam Asi, and a maroon drape and colourful banner fill the background. No living people are visible.2013-05-07A gilded bronze Nataraja murti of Shiva in the dancing pose stands within an ornate circular aureole framed with red and white flower garlands. A person in white clothing and a rudraksha mala holds a brass vessel and works at the garland on the left, standing on a ladder. Behind the statue hangs a deep maroon cloth, and a colourful striped ceremonial fabric is wrapped on a pole at right. The murti has multiple arms and a flame-like crown.2013-05-07A photograph of a large gold-painted Nataraja statue of Shiva in dancing pose, encircled by a flaming arch and draped with red and white flower garlands. A man in a white shirt on the left, seen partially, reaches up with his hand to adjust or touch the statue's head while standing on a ladder. Behind the statue hangs a deep maroon cloth backdrop, and at the right edge a colourful patterned textile is wrapped around a pole.2013-05-07A photograph of a temple shrine showing a golden bronze Nataraja murti of Shiva dancing within a large ring of flame, draped with a green and white silk cloth bordered in gold and red, and wearing yellow and orange marigold garlands. A smaller golden figure of a goddess in a teal and red sari, adorned with pink and yellow garlands, stands to the right. A silver lamp and brass kalasha pots with flower petals sit on a white cloth in front. No people are visible.2012-09-24A gilded statue of a multi-armed deity murti stands in a dark red draped alcove, dancing within a large ornate golden arched halo decorated with red, pink and white flower garlands. The central figure wears a striped orange-and-red turban, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a red-and-gold sash. Two smaller gilded devotee figures with hands folded in anjali flank the base, and a seated white-clad figure sits on the pedestal. Above, a framed portrait shows a robed figure with hands folded in namaste beneath the caption "TAT TVAM ASI (YOU ARE THAT)". Rudraksha beads hang across the halo. The statue is not shown as a living person.2013-05-07A gilded bronze statue of Nataraja, the dancing deity murti, shown in a dynamic pose with one leg raised and multiple arms extended. The figure wears a crown with a crescent, jewelry and a long flowing sash, and its hands hold a drum and flame. It stands within a circular golden aureole ringed with flame motifs, set against a deep red velvet backdrop. No people are visible.2011-07-06A shrine niche framed by a large circular halo-like arch of marigold and mixed flower garlands. At the centre stands a dark-faced deity murti in orange-red cloth with a red headcloth, holding a staff, with a pink and yellow flower garland draped across its body and a white necklace. A smaller figure in orange robes wearing a flower garland stands at the lower right of the arch. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine on either side, with hanging lamps above and a green curtain at the left edge. No living people are visible.2004-07-02A golden Nataraja-style deity murti stands in a dance pose inside an ornate gilded arch wreathed with pink and white flower garlands. The figure wears a striped red and gold headdress, layered white and silver beaded necklaces, and a red-and-gold cloth draped at the sides. Below, two smaller gold figures with hands folded flank a seated white-robed figure on a gilded pedestal. A framed portrait above labelled "TAT TVAM ASI (YOU ARE THAT)" shows a man in orange with hands pressed together. A purple curtain hangs behind, and an orange cloth lies at the base.2013-05-07A golden metal Nataraja murti of Shiva in the dancing pose stands within a gilded arch hung with red and white flower garlands. A man in a white shirt and red-bordered white dhoti, seen from the left edge, stands on a stepladder and reaches to adjust the statue. The deity has a crown, a flame-shaped halo and a drum in one hand, with a dark red curtain behind.2013-05-07A photograph of a shrine display with three metal murti statues under red and multicolour canopy umbrellas. The central figure is a dancing Shiva-form deity within an ornate dark metal prabhavali arch, adorned with a crown, layered silver jewelry, a green silk garment and a gold garland. Flanking figures wear gold and orange garments with gold necklaces, and brass lamps stand in front. Golden arches frame the side figures. The setting is a temple-style shrine hall with pink and red drapes.2016-04-27 +1 copiesA gilded bronze statue of Nataraja, the dancing deity murti, stands within a flaming circular arch of ornate gold filigree against a purple draped backdrop. The figure wears a red and orange turban, an orange and maroon sash, and a tiger-striped loincloth, with a rudraksha mala at the chest. Its raised hands hold a drum and a flame. In the foreground, a black shiva lingam wrapped in a white cloth stands on a gold brocade cloth, marked with three horizontal white bands and a red dot. The setting appears to be a temporary display arranged for the setup of the Kailasa venue.A photograph of a golden bronze-style statue of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva deity murti, standing within a large circular arch of flames. The figure wears a white dhoti, a golden crown, and a multicolour garland of yellow, pink and green flowers draped across the body. Two tall brass oil lamps flank the statue on white pedestals with yellow borders, and a red and gold cloth covers the base. The backdrop is a bright blue brick wall with red ventilation panels above.