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June 03 2015

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A life-size statue of a saint stands within a gilded arched niche against a deep red curtain. The figure wears a brown-red turban with a crescent ornament, brown-red robes, and layered white pearl and green-jewelled necklaces with a large central medallion. Its hands are raised in blessing mudra. Long garlands of yellow, orange, red, white and purple flowers with green leaves drape around the niche. A partial gold statue stands at the right edge and a small stone head appears at lower left.2017-11-11December 09 20162016-12-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a golden arched niche against a deep maroon backdrop. The figure wears an orange and gold garment, a tall red and white crown with gold trim, and a dark face with red bindi and ornate earrings. Layered gold necklaces and a wide red and gold garland drape the body, with thick bands of red and yellow marigold flower garlands framing the niche. The figure holds a small ritual object in one hand. No physical people are visible, and the image is not a portrait of anyone present.2015-07-13January 04 20162016-01-04A photograph of a metal murti set within an ornate gilded shrine frame of golden floral and peacock-motif carvings against a red fabric backdrop. The figure wears an orange-brown turban, a jewelled necklace with multicoloured gems, and raises one hand in blessing. It is decorated with a green leafy backdrop, a red and white flower garland border, and a golden vahana-like figure in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2017-02-09December 07 20162016-12-07November 11 20172017-11-11January 04 20192019-01-04June 03 20152015-06-03A life-size statue of a seated or standing figure is decorated with layered jewelled necklaces, a crown and a crescent ornament, set within a gilded arch framed by garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in purple, yellow, red and green. The figure has one hand raised in blessing. The backdrop is red draped fabric under stage lights, with a golden kalasha-style pedestal and a red velvet cloth below. No physical people are visible.2017-12-16March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesA decorated metal murti of a deity seated on a golden vahana-style throne with a tall golden pole and orange and green tassels at left. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, a heavy silver-and-gem necklace with a green stone pendant, and a red velvet sleeve-like wrap over white garments. Surrounding the murti are dense garlands of white flowers, red and yellow roses, purple chrysanthemums and green leaves, with pink lotus blossoms and an orange hibiscus at the base. No living people are visible.2013-10-09