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A decorated deity murti stands at the centre of an arched shrine, adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a green emerald-set pendant, and a tall white crown with a peacock feather. Long garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blossoms frame the figure on both sides. Below, a green cloth covers a gold base, with a gilded elephant-like vahana in the foreground draped with a jewelled garland. Colourful tasselled hangings in orange, pink and purple hang at the sides against dark curtains. No physical people are visible.

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October 10 20132013-10-10April 14 20122012-04-14A decorated deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine framed by thick garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blossoms. The figure wears a jewelled crown, a large jewelled necklace with red and green stones, and a white dhoti. In front is a golden elephant-shaped vahana on a wheeled gold platform, draped with a gold cloth. A large backdrop behind shows a pink cloth edge and a portrait. No physical people are visible.2011-10-04April 13 20142014-04-13A decorated metal murti of a deity seated on a golden bull mount (vahana) before a garland-framed backdrop. The figure wears a white and maroon turban with a jeweled ornament, ornate silver-and-gold jewelry, and holds a sword or staff. The shrine is framed by arches of red roses, yellow and white flowers, and green leaves. Gold cloth and a deep red drape fill the background. No living person is visible; the subject is a statue, so a person is none.2014-10-05 +1 copiesA golden deity murti seated on a throne-like simhasana with a large gilded lion figure in front, decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. The murti wears an orange garment, a jewelled silver-and-gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled collar. Pink velvet draping and gilded lion statues flank the scene, and an ornate gold arch frames the throne. No living people are visible.2014-09-28A gilded deity murti stands against a deep maroon velvet curtain, adorned with a tall gold crown set with red and green stones. The figure is draped in layered garlands of white jasmine, pink roses and purple blossoms, with a large pink floral arch framing the shoulders. Multi-strand gold and jewelled necklaces, earrings and a red-and-gold chest ornament decorate the statue. It holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial fan-shaped object in its hands.2014-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesSeptember 02 20132013-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a Ganesha murti in a shrine alcove framed by an ornate gold arch with carved floral and scroll motifs. The deity has a silver-and-white ornamental figure with an elephant trunk, a silver breastplate and garland, and an orange cloth draped over the head. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white chrysanthemums, red roses and green leaves hang on both sides. A pink and gold brocade cloth covers a platform below, and a golden elephant-shaped stand sits in front on a red cloth. Blue drapes frame the back of the alcove. No people are visible.2011-08-23 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a goddess is seated on a throne framed by a dense arch of garlands in red, yellow, white and green. She wears a tall gold crown with red and green gemstones, a green silk sari with gold border and motifs, and layered jewelled necklaces with a large ornate pendant. A golden Nandi bull stands to the left, adorned with bells and a gold headpiece. The backdrop is gold-framed with a dark curtain at right. No physical people are visible.2015-04-27September 08 20132013-09-08 +1 copies