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January 24 2006

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శ్రీపురసర్వజ్ఞపీఠంApril 08 20112011-04-08A richly adorned deity murti stands centrally against a dark backdrop, draped in layered garlands of yellow, red, green and white flowers. The figure wears an ornate silver-and-gold embellished bodice, a green blouse with red sleeves, a red and gold patterned skirt, and a tall ornate crown. A staff or sceptre is held in one hand. Brass oil lamps and offering vessels sit at its base, flanked by decorative triangular canopy panels in red, orange and blue fabric with floral motifs. The setting suggests a puja or alankaram decoration of a deity murti.2008-10-02A decorated deity murti of a child-form saint sits enthroned at the centre, dressed in red and white embellished garments with a jewelled crown-like headpiece. The murti is framed by an arched garland of green leaves, yellow and red flowers, and white and black strings of beads. A large ornate canopy with red, blue, white and orange tassels hangs overhead. Two tall brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the throne, which has a carved lion-face base. Behind is a painted backdrop of a rocky hill landscape and a sculpted figure. No physical people are visible.2017-06-10January 01 20082008-01-01January 23 20062006-01-23October 02 20082008-10-02A festival procession float carries a seated figure under a large ornate canopy with tiered fringe in red, yellow, green, blue and white. The figure wears a maroon and brown turban and maroon jacket, a silver and gold layered chest ornament, an orange dhoti-style garment, and a red tilak on the forehead. Garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers hang from the golden throne backrest and draped on both sides. The seated figure is a statue or depiction rather than a living person, and the throne is elaborately carved gold. Golden arched frame and a golden kalasha-like finial sit at the lower left, with a red-roofed building and bare branches at the right.2016-12-16November 05 20102010-11-05December 25 20072007-12-25A seated deity murti decorated for alankaram, wearing a tall gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a deep maroon silk drape with gold border. It sits on a gold brocade seat beneath a white fringed canopy with red and blue ornaments, framed by a tall arch of multicoloured flower and sequin garlands in yellow, green, red, pink and white. The setting is a temple hall at night with a window behind.2006-01-23A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a raised throne within a temple pavilion. The murti wears a green and purple silk sari with gold border, a red blouse, a gold crown and gold jewellery. It is draped with long garlands of yellow, red and green flowers, and a red velvet curtain hangs behind it beside grey carved stone pillars. A ceremonial silver-and-gold chariot or throne element with flower garlands is at left. At the bottom edge, the top of a person's head is partly visible at left, with a yellow cloth below the throne. Nobody is seated clearly in front; no a person candidate is visible.2007-07-29