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October 19 2015

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A photograph of a deity murti being displayed in a decorated shrine. The central figure, a standing deity, wears an ornate crown, a heavily embellished orange and red garment with jeweled and gold-thread detailing, and holds a flagged staff and a trident-like ceremonial staff. Flanking him are two smaller female figures in red-orange and turquoise-blue silk saris with gold borders, adorned with crowns, necklaces and jewelry. The murtis sit before a large gilded arched frame with a golden kalasha-like finial, draped with gold-bordered red and orange fabric.2015-09-10September 10 20152015-09-10A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne-like seat with an arched gold backdrop. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, red and orange garments with a gold-embellished red shawl, a jewelled orange-and-gold waist cloth, and holds a trident-like staff and a small flag. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, one in orange and red with a pearl-and-gold necklace, the other in red and deep blue with bold jewelled ornaments and a purple sash. Gold-edged decorative fans or umbrellas stand at the sides. No physical people are visible.2015-09-10September 10 20152015-09-10A golden ornate shrine arch frames three deity murtis adorned with white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands. The central murti wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its head, jewelled necklaces, and holds a trident-like staff, with a sword-shaped ornament and a small animal figure at its base. Flanking murtis wear maroon and purple garments, pearl and gem necklaces, and crowns. Floral offerings and a golden cloth cover the platform in front.2013-03-07A photograph of a shrine with three deity murtis set within an ornate gilded arch. The central figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the head, a gold crown, a jewelled necklace and a trident, with a red-and-white flower garland. Two smaller figures flank him on either side, dressed in maroon and purple with gold jewellery and white and red flower garlands. Flower offerings and an orange-gold cloth cover the base of the seat, and a pink-magenta drape frames the arch.2013-03-07October 18 20152015-10-18August 24 20142014-08-24Three gilded deity murtis stand in a shrine alcove before a deep maroon curtain and wooden pillars. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a teal and gold chest ornament, many layered gold garlands and an orange-gold shawl. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces over a brown-orange garment, and the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a purple skirt with layered gold necklaces. Green leaves trail on the left pillar. No people are visible.2014-10-12A decorated deity murti stands at centre in a gilded arched shrine, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, an orange and red embroidered garment, and a gold-and-red border, holding a staff with a jewelled head and a small flag. Two flanking figures, also richly adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and red and gold silk garments, stand on either side, framed by a gold-trimmed mandap. Purple and gold textiles drape the base. No physical people are visible, so the figures are statues.2015-09-10October 14 20152015-10-14A photograph of a pair of gilded deity murti seated on a green-draped platform before a deep red curtain and an ornate gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears an orange-saffron dhoti, an orange turban with a crown, a silver-and-jewelled chest ornament and multiple beaded necklaces; it holds a trident and a staff. The figure on the right wears a red-orange sari with gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and a large red stone pendant, and holds a lotus-like object. Both are garlanded with yellow marigolds and purple flowers. In the foreground stands a brass oil lamp with a swan-shaped spout and a large ceremonial brass lamp on the right. Hanging gold lamps are visible at the bottom right.2010-10-12