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September 08 20152015-09-08 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden lion vahana, shown in a temple puja setup. The murti wears a red and gold sari, a jeweled crown, a heavy necklace and a white and yellow marigold garland. A red, yellow, green and blue ceremonial umbrella with tassels stands above it, with a sugarcane stalk leaning beside. A brass oil lamp stands at right, and silver bowls and a kalasha with flower garland sit at the base on a white cloth. No physical people are visible.2009-12-21A golden ceremonial vehicle stands outdoors among tall coconut palms and a white sky. A golden lion-headed mount or vahana supports a dark-faced deity murti seated on a silver-grey cushioned throne, wearing a layered white and gold necklace, a green draped cloth and red-and-green garland swags. A multicoloured fringed canopy with a golden finial shelters the figure. Peripheral details include a red-trimmed structure and a small shrine figure at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05A festival procession setup outdoors under a corrugated metal canopy. In the centre stands a bronze deity murti in an orange-gold sari, adorned with layered gold jewellery and a tall gilded crown, draped in a garland of marigolds, red and white flowers. It stands on a gilded lion-base vahana resting on a gilt wooden platform. Behind it an orange wall and an orange cloth backdrop, with a painted decorated pole hanging at left, a second garlanded deity on the right and a gilded bird-form vahana. Brass lamps and a tall brass lamp stand sit on an orange-and-patterned mat. No people are visible.2010-11-09September 08 20152015-09-08September 01 20162016-09-01November 12 20102010-11-12November 13 20152015-11-13November 12 20102010-11-12A deity murti stands within a gilded arched frame, decorated with red and yellow flower garlands, purple beaded garlands and green leaf festoons. The figure wears layered silver-toned jewellery, a red gem pendant, an orange and red brocade skirt, and holds a green-tipped stem. A golden elephant-shaped stand with a raised trunk supports the display in front of a plush maroon throne with a striped tiger-print cushion. No people are visible. The shrine setting is decorated with flowers in a temple-like hall.2013-04-16 +1 copiesA decorated utsava murti of a goddess stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana mounted on a wheeled gold-coloured cart. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari, a silver crown and a silver necklace, with raised hands holding ritual objects. Her arch-shaped backdrop is draped with layered garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple and pink flowers. Brass oil lamps and a gold ceremonial fan stand at the sides, and a green cloth covers the seat. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-28A photograph of a deity murti in a temple setting, seated on a golden lion-shaped vahana stand with a green cloth seat. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari, a tall crown, a large white beaded necklace and gold ornaments, and holds a trident-like staff. The murti is framed by a thick garland of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple and white flowers, and green leaves, with an orange cloth behind and an ornate gilded arch above.2011-12-04 +1 copies