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A deity murti of a goddess. The murti has a golden face, jewelled crown with a crescent moon, and wears heavy silver and gem necklaces, a red and green silk sari with gold zari border, and holds a green sugarcane stalk. Garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and green leaves surround the figure. In front on a white table are bananas, coconut halves, a brass lamp and a red fruit, with a striped cloth spread on the ground. Several people stand in the background at the edge of the frame.

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November 24 20062006-11-24October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01April 23 20122012-04-23October 02 20082008-10-02March 27 20162016-03-27A decorated deity murti seated frontally on a throne fully enclosed by a dense arch of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a tall gold crown with a central finial, heavy layered gold necklaces set with jewels, gold armlets and bangles, a purple and red garment and a red silk skirt bordered in gold. It holds a trident-like staff and other gold implements, while a tall green-leafed palm stalk stands beside the throne. A kalasha-style canopy appears above and a red-and-gold cloth hangs at the left edge. Ceremonial floral decoration suggests a temple darshan display.2008-10-01A decorated deity murti, a gold-faced metal image adorned with ornate jewelled crown, jewelled necklaces, and heavy gold and gem-studded garments, is set against a backdrop of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine garlands and green leaves arranged in bands. A golden crescent and a red-jewelled ornament sit on the crown. A small metal figure and a ceremonial staff appear at the edges. No physical people are visible.2008-10-01A deity murti stands under a golden arch, framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine-like flowers, purple and green leaves, and red rose petals. The figure wears a silver-embellished crown, a silver necklace, and an orange and green silk sari, holding a ceremonial fan-like object and a trident-like staff. Red cloth drapes behind the arch. No physical people are visible.2011-12-10A golden deity murti of a goddess seated on a throne, framed by a dense arch of red and white roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine garlands. The figure wears a tall crown, a dark blue velvet blouse, pink and green silk drapery, and layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Two hands hold pink lotus flowers while the others rest in abhaya and lap positions. A golden lion figure sits at the base of the throne. No physical people are visible.2011-10-03October 01 20082008-10-01A deity murti is decorated for worship, standing in a gilded arched frame draped with garlands of yellow, green, red, white and orange flowers. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a red-and-white bindi, crystal and gold necklaces, and a pink and green silk garment with a red-stoned collar. Its raised gold hand holds a small gold object, and a smaller golden figure with a blue cloth stands at the lower right. A jeweled black ceremonial vehicle with a crescent emblem appears at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2008-04-27