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October 02 2008

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October 02 20082008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02Photo of a temple shrine with a gilded golden arch behind two large golden deity murti seated on a throne-like platform, draped in orange and red silk and heavily adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and armbands. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses hang around the shrine. In the foreground a white marble statue of a robed saint in red garments, one hand raised in blessing, sits beneath the garlands. Before it stand brass oil lamps, a lit diya flame, a brass kalasha vessel and an incense stick. No living people are visible.2008-10-02A large deity murti is decorated for a festival, its face and head covered by a red-and-gold cloth and a dense crown of green leaves edged with yellow and red flower garlands. A gold ornamented crown-like headpiece with jewelled bands sits above the head, and the figure wears a white garment with a gold-threaded red border and a heavy gold waist ornament. Behind it, a white-clad seated figure in a dark red garment with a gold necklace shows a raised hand. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the sides, and a brass oil lamp sits at the lower left. A dark-haired person's head is visible at the lower right, and orange-red fabric drapes the upper right. The scene is a deity decoration with floral garlands and gold adornments.2008-10-03October 03 20082008-10-03A photograph of a shrine with a large deity murti under a red-and-gold arch, adorned with a yellow and red marigold garland. Above the figure rises a multi-headed serpent hood with green stones. The deity wears an orange turban and a gold-trimmed white cloth. In front sits a white marble statue of a seated sage in a red robe with a gold border and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, one hand raised in blessing and the eyes covered by a yellow cloth. Gold oil lamps stand on either side, with offering plates and flowers at the base. The setting is an outdoor temple-style enclosure with trees behind.2010-10-29A white statue of a seated female deity or saint figure is heavily adorned with garlands of yellow and white chrysanthemums and red roses. The figure wears a red shawl draped over the head and a red garment with a gold chain and large gold pendant. A gold-embroidered red cloth covers the lap, and a small oil lamp burns in the foreground beside a brass lamp stand. The setting appears to be a devotional altar with flowers and lamplight. No physical people are visible; the statue is the only figure.2008-10-02December 18 20112011-12-18 +1 copiesA shrine scene with a seated figure adorned in yellow-and-gold ceremonial dress, wearing a gold crown and a garland of yellow and orange flowers, seated before a backdrop of teal and pink draped cloth with gold-embossed panels. The seated figure wears a white shawl with a gold collar. In front, a small white marble statue in an orange-maroon cloth with a gold necklace and head wrap sits on a pedestal. Brass lamps stand at the sides and a small brass oil lamp sits in front. This is a deity murti and statue arrangement, with no living people visible.2009-09-22October 04 20082008-10-04