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October 04 2016

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A deity murti seated on a draped throne is heavily adorned with long garlands of white jasmine and red and orange flowers, with pink and blue accents. The figure wears a gold crown, gold necklaces and an orange-gold garment with a green-gold silk cloth draped over the seat. A tall brass oil lamp with a bird-shaped finial stands at left, and a lit flame is visible on the left edge. Deep maroon curtains and sparkling beaded hangings form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2016-10-04October 09 20162016-10-09October 05 20142014-10-05 +1 copiesOctober 04 20162016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti is seated before a golden arched backdrop, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white jasmine strands and green leaves. The figure wears a gold crown with red-and-white floral trim, a jewelled forehead ornament, layered gold and crystal necklaces, large crystal earrings, and a bright orange cloth draped across the chest with a jewelled waist band. A gold ornamental figure stands at the left edge. The image is a temple photograph of a festival decoration; no living people are visible.2008-12-26January 03 20152015-01-03A decorated shrine with two metal deity murtis (statues) on a raised platform, heavily adorned with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers in yellow, orange, red and pink. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold crown and a large jeweled necklace, holding a hand in abhaya mudra; the figure on the right wears a dark crown and a golden necklace with an orange cloth. A large floral mandala-like garland forms a cascade at the base, and brass oil lamps flank the platform. Strings of flowers hang along the pillars behind. No people are visible; this is a photograph of ritual decoration with deity statues.2007-12-10January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a richly garlanded decorated object, a tall golden vessel or pillar draped in layers of white jasmine, yellow marigold and purple and red flower garlands, with a golden base. Behind it, gold ornamented figures and a gold-embroidered orange silk cloth are visible. In the lower right, a white marble statue of a kneeling figure in an orange robe and orange turban, with a garland draped over its shoulders, is positioned beside the decorated object. No living people are visible.2008-12-28September 21 20172017-09-21February 19 20162016-02-19