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March 03 2011

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March 03 20112011-03-03 +1 copiesMarch 03 20112011-03-03March 03 20112011-03-03December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a decorated deity murti inside a temple, framed by thick garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, white jasmine strands and green leaves with red and white floral pieces. The murti wears a deep maroon garland and a jewelled necklace. Behind it stands a large gleaming gold kalasha on a golden base. A small brass lamp and a brass vessel sit on white-draped platforms in front. At the right edge a partly visible person in orange robes holds a bunch of flowers, and a figure in a turquoise cloth kneels at the left. The setting is dim and ceremonial.2009-06-09March 03 20112011-03-03A close photograph of a gold throne-like seat or peetha heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow marigolds alternating with purple and magenta flowers, with white jasmine strands and a red flower garland at its base. A gilded backrest with green jewel-like ornaments sits atop it, in front of red draped fabric and a tall brass lamp stand. No person is visible, only the decorated seat and floral adornment.2009-12-26December 26 20092009-12-26A deity murti, a metal idol with a tall crown and ornate necklaces, is seated on a golden vahana-like base with a golden horse-head motif. It is heavily decorated with long garlands of marigold-yellow, red, green and white flowers draped across the front and sides. A green cloth lies beneath it, and an arched gold-and-maroon canopy frames it. To the right a golden umbrella-style parasol with red and orange fringe and an orange flag stands beside brass lamps. Lilac drapes hang from the ceiling. No people are visible.2016-12-07December 12 20162016-12-12June 19 20162016-06-19A photograph of a golden deity murti or ceremonial figure seated on a white-draped platform, its head sheltered by a golden hooded serpent canopy (naga). Multiple garlands of white jasmine and bands of yellow, red and purple flowers drape over its shoulders and down the front. A golden kalasha-like ornament and small green and red gems adorn the top of the headdress. A deep navy curtain forms the backdrop, with a brass oil lamp at the left edge and a gold hand partly visible. No physical people are visible.2009-06-01