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A decorated deity murti seated against a white wall beneath a leafy branch, with a painted peacock, a pale orange sun and blue-white clouds. The murti wears a silver crown, red and gold sari-style garment, silver ornaments and a veena held in its hands, framed by a yellow and red marigold garland and a blue cloth backdrop. A white swan figure sits at the right, and oil lamps, a brass vessel and white flowers rest on the altar in front. No people are visible.

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October 18 20072007-10-18A photograph of a decorated shrine set against a white-washed wall with a painted tree and a peacock. At the centre sits a deity murti of Saraswati, adorned with a red and orange sari, a crown, and a veena held in her hands, framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and a blue shawl. Two white swans flank the base, and green plants and yellow flowers surround the altar. A silver vessel stands at the left and colourful cloth hangings with floral motifs hang at the top corners. No people are visible.2007-10-18A photograph of a decorated murti of the goddess Saraswati seated on a swan-shaped throne amid a stage of greenery. The figure wears a red and orange sari, silver crown, gold ornaments and a red-and-white garland, and holds a golden veena. Yellow and red flowers, leafy branches, and a peacock-feather decoration surround her, with a green draped table bearing brass oil lamps, lotus flowers and white swan figures. No people are visible in the scene.2007-10-18October 18 20072007-10-18A decorated metal murti of the goddess Saraswati seated on a lotus-petal base, holding a golden veena. She wears a red and gold silk sari, a jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces and bangles, and is framed by yellow and red marigold garlands and a blue cloth backdrop. Brass oil lamps filled with liquid sit on a floor scattered with green leaves and white lotus flowers, and a white swan figure stands at the right. No people are visible in the scene.2007-10-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a lotus-draped platform, representing the goddess Saraswati by her veena and white swan. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a gold crown and ornate gold jewellery, and holds a golden veena. A garland of yellow and red flowers with green leaves frames the murti, and a blue cloth hangs behind it. White lotus blossoms and lotus leaves float in brass bowls and a shallow tray, with small oil lamps lit at the sides. No physical people are visible.2007-10-18A deity murti of Saraswati seated on a white and pink lotus base within a decorated shrine. She wears a red and orange sari with a white blouse, gold ornaments and a crown, and holds a golden veena. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers frame her, with blue cloth draped behind. Two white swans flank the murti. Small brass oil lamps glow in front, with brass bowls and white lotus flowers floating on a pool of lotus leaves at the base. No people are visible.2007-10-18A decorated deity murti seated on a green-draped platform in an open hall with a white wall painted with a peacock, a tree and a sun. The figure wears a red and white sari and holds a veena, with a white crown, flower garlands in yellow and blue, and a peacock nearby. Brass oil lamps, kalasha pots and marigolds surround the altar. On the right, several women in saris sit on the floor watching, and a woman looks out of a window. Colourful striped pillars with flower and bird motifs frame the scene. The printed sign reads Ananda Ganapathi in front of the altar.2007-10-18A decorated statue of the goddess Saraswati seated on a white lotus base, holding a pink and lavender veena in her lap. She wears a black crown with gold and red jewels, a white and gold sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces, pearl malas, and bangles. Her right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. A blue peacock with a feathered tail stands behind her, and red flowers and white jasmine garlands frame the shrine niche with fairy lights and red carved pillars.2009-10-10Photograph of a decorated shrine in an indoor courtyard at night, centred on a seated deity murti of Saraswati holding a veena, adorned with red and yellow flower garlands and a blue-and-gold cloth backdrop. Two white swans flank the figure, and small brass oil lamps and bowls sit on a dark green cloth platform with lotus flowers. A potted tree and a painted peacock decorate the white wall; hanging red, blue and yellow banners with floral motifs frame the shrine. A person in white clothing stands at the left edge, partly visible, and a steel urn sits nearby. No a person candidate is visible.2007-10-18A photograph of a life-size figure of the goddess Saraswati, a deity murti shown seated in a painted niche with a turquoise background. She wears a white and gold brocade saree, a jewelled crown with a red stone, multiple necklaces, bangles and a pearl mala held in one raised hand. She cradles a pink and gold veena, a stringed instrument, on her lap. A blue painted peacock stands behind her left shoulder, peacock feathers are at right, and white jasmine garlands and red flowers decorate the frame. Lotus petals form the base in front of her.2009-10-10October 18 20072007-10-18