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November 12 20102010-11-12April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesApril 14 20132013-04-14 +2 copiesA metal deity murti. The figure wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a crown and a magenta cloth, and holds a lotus at its chest. Behind it is a golden lion-shaped base and a painted temple backdrop with pillars, with a black curtain at right. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12April 14 20132013-04-14 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20112011-09-28A temple deity murti stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana base, draped in layers of red, yellow, pink, purple and white flower garlands. The goddess holds a silver trident and wears a jeweled crown, white flower necklaces and a red silk sari with gold border, set against an ornate gold arch and a green cloth backdrop. Behind it, two gilded deity figures are visible in a shrine. No physical people are visible.2011-11-27A metal deity murti stands on a gold-painted palanquin-style stand draped with an orange cloth, surrounded by a large arch of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands in orange, yellow, green, maroon and white. The murti wears heavy gold jewellery, a crown and a purple garment, and holds a lotus-like flower. Gold lion-head and carved gold supports flank the stand, and a painted temple pillar backdrop and navy curtain stand behind. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12A photograph of a deity murti standing on an orange-cushioned pedestal at the centre of the frame, dressed with a long garland of orange, yellow, green, maroon and white flowers and jewelled ornaments. Gold lion-shaped vahanas or mounts flank the base, with ornate gold-tone lion and bird figures and a gilt chair frame. Behind it hang patterned fabrics and a dark curtain, and a gold trident and other ceremonial items sit on the left, with a wooden cabinet decorated in gold. No people are visible.2010-11-12A gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne with a red velvet cushion, decorated with thick garlands of red and orange flowers and a long gold necklace. The figure wears a jeweled crown and a red-and-white decorated body, set against a deep maroon velvet curtain and ornate gold carved pillars. The golden throne has a carved lion-like or makara-style armrest. No living people are visible.2015-09-09A decorated utsava murti of a goddess stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana mounted on a wheeled gold-coloured cart. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari, a silver crown and a silver necklace, with raised hands holding ritual objects. Her arch-shaped backdrop is draped with layered garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple and pink flowers. Brass oil lamps and a gold ceremonial fan stand at the sides, and a green cloth covers the seat. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-28