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May 05 20182018-05-05 +3 copiesMay 25 20182018-05-25 +2 copiesA deity murti, a metal figure with a gold face, is framed by dense flower garlands of red roses, white roses, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. It wears an ornate crown with a jewelled peacock-style ornament, a heavy jewelled necklace with red stones and a large green gem, and layered gold coin garlands. A kalasha-style gold base sits below, covered in white and yellow flower offerings. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue shown in festival decoration.2011-10-04November 27 20172017-11-27A gilded metal murti of a deity seated on a decorated throne against a purple draped backdrop with hanging crystal strands. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones and pearl fringe, a red rudraksha-style mala and a heavy gold bead necklace, and a yellow-gold shawl over white dhoti-style cloth with a purple brocade lower garment. Four arms hold a trident and a ceremonial item, with gold bangles and a jewelled anklet visible. Vibhuti and kumkum mark the forehead. A deity murti, not a living person.2014-07-21A golden statue of a figure is adorned for worship, with a tall ornate crown studded with blue stones and a red centre gem, and jewelled earrings. The statue wears a red and gold garment with a layered necklace of blue gems, pearls and a gold chain. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand rests open. The figure is framed by orange and pink roses, white jasmine garlands and purple flowers forming a decorated arch, resembling a murti being honoured during a puja or darshan. No living people are visible.2018-05-05 +1 copiesA bronze-toned statue of a standing figure in a rust-red turban and matching red-brown garment, adorned with layered gold and bead necklaces, a large blue stone pendant and pearl-like strands. The statue's right hand is raised in abhaya gesture and the left hangs open at the side. It is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, pink and white jasmine and green foliage, with petals scattered at its feet. The figure is a murti, not a living person, and the setting is a plain tiled wall.2014-06-28 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a goddess stands centrally, its golden face framed by a jewelled crown with a red and green stone medallion. It wears a cream silk sari with a gold zari border and a red-orange shawl draped over one shoulder. Layers of white jasmine garlands and a purple flower arch surround the figure, with pink and blue flower tassels at the arms. Gold hands display abhaya and varada mudras, and heavy gold and emerald-green jewelled necklaces adorn the chest. Red roses and jasmine are tied at the waist.2014-09-28October 09 20132013-10-09June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA photograph of two deity murti standing side by side in a shrine alcove decorated with ornate gold-toned relief and a white fabric canopy overhead. The larger figure, a standing deity with a tall jewelled crown, heavy diamond-like necklaces, and a jewelled waist ornament, holds a golden object at the waist and wears a purple satin dhoti. Dense garlands of white, orange, red and yellow flowers drape both figures. The smaller companion figure beside it wears a smaller crown, a jewelled necklace and a purple cloth, with more red and white flower garlands. Purple satin draping covers the base, and a dark background with patterned fabric surrounds the scene.2013-10-12October 12 20132013-10-12