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May 26 2013

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A standing statue or murti is adorned with a large arch of flower garlands in red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds, green leaves and purple blooms. The figure wears a rust-brown robe, a brown turban with a gold crown, and a gold pendant necklace, with bangles on both wrists. A deep purple cloth hangs at the right and a golden carved frame surrounds the figure. No physical people are visible.2013-05-26May 26 20132013-05-26 +1 copiesA 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 22 20102010-12-22A bronze-toned statue of a standing male figure in an olive-green draped shawl and matching green wrap, with a green turban, multi-strand rudraksha-style beaded necklace, and right hand raised in a blessing gesture. The statue is framed by a gold arched backdrop and heavily garlanded with yellow, white, pink, purple and red flower strands, with a flower-covered base on a teal cloth. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2011-12-01A 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.2017-12-16A deity murti of a goddess dressed in a red sari with gold border, adorned with a tall crown, white jasmine and beaded necklaces, and heavily garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers arranged in arches around her. A green and gold cloth drapes behind, with a gold ornamental canopy above. Flanking deity murtis are also decorated with garlands, and potted plants sit at the right edge. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-29Photograph of a Krishna murti in a tall arch of white and red roses with yellow marigold garlands, a peacock-feather ornament and an orange crown; the murti holds a flute and wears pink silk and jewelled necklaces. At right, a person in a yellow turban and yellow shawl with a red beaded garland stands in profile, looking toward the murti; a gold-coloured backdrop lies behind. No readable name is attributed to this person, and the appearance cues are insufficient for identification.2011-08-22November 11 20142014-11-11Photograph of a puja before two deity murti seated side by side on a turquoise-draped platform, heavily decorated with red, yellow, white and green flower garlands and gold crowns. On the right, a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange ritual dress with a rudraksha mala and white vibhuti markings on his forehead and arms raises a silver multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) toward the deities. A small brass lamp stands at the lower left.2014-11-11October 02 20082008-10-02A seated man in a brown and gold turban and maroon-brown garment sits before a large floral backdrop of yellow marigolds, red roses, white blooms and purple flowers arranged in a heart-shaped pattern. He wears layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style beaded mala with multicoloured fabric ties, gold bangles, and a gold ring on his raised hand, which touches his lips. A red tilak mark is on his forehead. The figure appears to be a person seated on a flower-decorated throne with a small microphone clipped near his mouth.2013-07-22 +1 copies