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A gilded deity murti stands in a richly decorated niche framed by gold-carved arch and layered garlands of white, yellow, purple and pink flowers interspersed with lime-green fruit beads. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown, a red sari-like garment, ornate gold jewelry and holds a silver trident in one hand. Watermarked archive photo; the visible sign reads Sri Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam area text, with a small trident-marked seal in the corner. No physical people are visible.

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November 26 20112011-11-26November 27 20112011-11-27 +1 copiesA metal deity murti decorated for worship stands in a richly ornamented procession or temple setting. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a maroon silk garment and heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces. It holds a trident in one hand and a serpent-like staff in the other. Layered garlands of white, yellow, pink and purple flowers frame the murti, with strings of green lemons hung across its chest and arms. Gold filigree surrounds the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-11-26A richly decorated deity murti, a gilded image with a tall jewelled crown, holding a trident (trishula) and a small drum-like instrument, is framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers. Ornate gold necklaces and jewelled adornments cover the figure. The blurred dark silhouette of a person's head is in the foreground at left, partly blocking the view of the image.2013-03-02A decorated metal deity murti stands in a shrine, adorned with layered garlands of yellow, white, pink and purple flowers arranged in arched bands around it. The figure wears a jewelled crown, a red silk sari-like dress and heavy silver and gem necklaces, and holds a trident and other ritual implements in its raised hands. Green citrus fruit garlands hang from its shoulders, and gilded ornate metalwork frames the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-26November 26 20112011-11-26A night photograph of a deity murti (a statue of a goddess with a trident) decorated with a dense, arched garland of red, pink, yellow and purple flowers. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a crown, a white flower necklace and a golden ornament. A long trident rests against the figure's side. A gold-coloured stand and an orange cloth hang beside it, with a red pillar and a potted plant in the dark background. No people are visible.2011-11-27A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands centred in a richly gilded arched shrine niche. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, heavy silver-and-gem necklaces and a green and gold skirt, holds a trident and a small hand implement, and is framed by layered garlands of yellow, red, white, green and purple flowers. A large golden kirtimukha-style arch with white flower garland tops the niche, flanked by red drapery. No people are visible.2013-03-02 +1 copiesDecember 14 20162016-12-14December 14 20162016-12-14A goddess murti is adorned for worship in a close frontal view. The face is golden with a red bindi and a nose ring, and a tall gold crown set with green and red stones sits on the head. Heavy red silk drapes the body beneath layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a belt of stones. A long trident with jewelled prongs leans at the left, and white jasmine garlands, yellow and purple flowers, and green leaves frame the figure. Fresh limes rest at the edges.2007-10-12October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copies