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November 08 2013

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May 03 20122012-05-03November 05 20102010-11-05April 20 20182018-04-20A golden deity murti of Nithyanandeshwara is seated in front of a backdrop of green silk drapery and banked garlands of red, white, yellow and pink flowers. The murti wears an ornate gold crown with red gems and a Shiva-lingam emblem, and a heavy gold necklace, jewelled armlets and a blue-gem-studded chest ornament. Its right hand is raised in blessing. No physical people are visible, aside from a partial figure at the right edge. The scene is a ratha/puja decoration at a temple in the Bidadi Ashram.2014-12-02October 01 20082008-10-01A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a flower-decorated shrine. The metal figure has a silver-jewelled crown and gold-and-silver ornaments, with a multi-strand necklace, earrings and gold arm bands. It wears an orange and red sari with gold border and a green lower garment. Its hands show mudras, one raised. Layered white jasmine garlands, red roses and green leaves frame it, with yellow marigolds and purple flowers behind. A red and gold canopy hangs above. No physical people are visible.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA golden deity murti of Murugan stands in a flower-decorated shrine framed by yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands, purple flowers and a white jasmine garland. The murti wears a jewelled crown, elaborate gold and gem necklaces, and a maroon silk dhoti with gold border, holding a golden vel spear in one hand while the other is raised in blessing. Green leaves fill the background of the shrine and an orange backdrop with a partial photo of a robed figure appears behind the arch. The scene is a decorated murti display with no physical people visible.2010-10-11April 19 20182018-04-19 +1 copiesMay 07 20172017-05-07A golden deity murti of a goddess seated and richly decorated with garlands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and purple flower strands arranged in a rainbow-like arch behind it. The murti wears a black crown with a white floral ornament, a crescent moon motif and a red-jeweled band, plus layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones and an orange-red garment with a brown shawl. Its raised golden hand holds a ritual object, and the setting appears to be a temple abhishekam or alankaram decoration.2013-11-16 +2 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12A gilded deity murti of Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu form) stands decorated for a festival procession, framed by yellow and magenta marigold garlands. The murti wears an ornate red-and-gold crown with jewelled peaks, a red and gold silk shawl draped over its shoulders and arms, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a white-and-red urdhva tilak on its forehead. Its raised right hand holds a bundle of dried grass stalks, and a blue and green gem is set in the central pendant. Ornaments and a gold waist band add to the adornment.2008-12-28