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A decorated deity murti of a figure playing a long golden veena, framed by arches of red and white flowers and green foliage. The murti wears a black and gold crown with red stones, a white garment with a red skirt and gold border, layered red and gold necklaces, and a pink pendant with pearl and blue stone work. A golden peacock-headed or animal-form ornament stands in the foreground.

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A golden deity murti of Saraswati seated amid dense borders of red rose petals and white chrysanthemum garlands. The murti wears an ornate gold crown with red and white stones and a crescent, a red-stoned necklace, and a jewelled chest piece with pink and blue stones. It plays a long golden veena held across its body and wears white blouse and red and gold draped garments. A golden peacock-shaped element is in the lower foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-09-30September 30 20112011-09-30A deity murti of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, sits within an ornate gold and red arched shrine decorated with mirror-work and floral patterns. She wears a black and gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a heavy jewelled necklace and bangles, and a white draped garment with red borders. She holds a golden veena across her body, and yellow marigold garlands drape the shrine. A figure-free ritual image with no physical people present.2020-03-13 +1 copiesMarch 13 20202020-03-13March 26 20202020-03-26A photograph of a festival deity murti seated on a golden throne decorated with white and yellow flower garlands and red roses. The central murti wears a black crown with jewelled ornaments, gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold silk garment, and holds a large golden veena. Two smaller gold murtis flank it on either side, wearing jewelled crowns, gold necklaces and red and teal garments, with a golden hooded canopy above.2014-09-26September 26 20142014-09-26A decorated deity murti of Saraswati seated in an arch of pink rose garlands, green leaf garlands and yellow marigold strands. The figure wears a white and red silk sari with gold border, blue velvet blouse sleeves, layered pearl and gold necklaces, a jeweled crown and a rudraksha-style mala. It holds a veena with a round gourd resonator and a mala in one hand. No physical people are visible in the frame.2011-10-06Close view of a gilded deity murti. The face has golden skin, red lips, a red tilak and a red and white vertical mark on the forehead. It wears a red and gold choker, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and large jewelled earrings. Garlands of red roses and white and yellow marigolds surround it, and a gold ceremonial staff curves across the lower frame. Teal cloth shows at the bottom. No people are visible.2011-09-30A golden deity murti of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, seated and richly decorated for Navaratri festivities. She is covered in dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and magenta flowers, with a rudraksha mala hanging from one raised hand. She plays a large golden veena held across her body, wears a crown with jewelled ornaments, layered gold necklaces and a red and blue sari with embroidered borders, and has a red kumkum mark on her forehead. Zero physical people are visible in the scene.2008-10-06October 06 20132013-10-06A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing within an arch of red, yellow and white flower garlands. The figure wears an ornate white and gold crown with red and green gem studs, a pink and gold brocade sari, a lavender silk skirt drape, and layered white flower and pearl necklaces. Its raised hand holds a conch shell. The murti is framed by marigold and rose garlands and green foliage behind it.2013-12-26