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March 02 2018

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March 02 20182018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02March 02 20182018-03-02February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesMarch 02 20182018-03-02February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA night-time temple scene in which a bare-chested priest with long matted locks and a saffron dhoti stands at left, applying white paste with his hands to a deity murti. The murti is a richly decorated figure with a crown, trident and sceptre, dressed in red and silver brocade and draped with a thick garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, set beneath a gold arch with a red curtain. A smaller companion figure stands to the right, also garlanded. A second attendant with white markings and a beaded necklace sits at lower left, and a bright lamp shines above.2016-11-06A night-time procession image showing a bronze or metal murti of a seated figure in a golden ornate palanquin-style shrine. The figure wears a reddish-brown turban and a brown cloth with a jewelled, multicoloured beaded necklace and collar of red and blue stones. The murti's hand is raised in a blessing gesture. It is surrounded by a thick garland of green leaves, white flowers and red flower strings, with a yellow cloth draped beside it and a red velvet backdrop behind. No physical people are visible.2017-02-09March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesFebruary 09 20172017-02-09A metal murti of a saint or teacher figure is shown in a procession palanquin framed by a golden ornate arch and red silk drapery against a dark night background. The figure wears a rust-brown turban and brown robe, a jewelled collar of blue, green and red stones, and is garlanded with thick bands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. Its hands are raised in a blessing gesture. A glowing gold ceremonial ornament sits in the lower left foreground. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are counted.2017-02-09