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November 10 2010

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A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, standing in a shrine decorated with bands of yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands framed against red flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, a jewelled waist ornament and bangles, and holds a long-stemmed flower in one raised hand. A purple brocade cloth with gold floral patterns lies below. No people are visible.2012-04-05A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a gilded brass lamp-bearing female figurine standing on a lotus base, holding a bowl or lamp in both hands. A person in an orange saffron garment reaches toward a small silver-toned deity figure and a brass dish on the left. Behind them, a deity murti is draped in a red silk sari with gold zari border and garlanded with yellow marigolds and white flowers, with a gold necklace and a small silver ornament hanging from it. A brass kalasha-like pedestal stands in front, decorated with lotus flowers and white garlands. Lower right shows a gilded arched frame with figures. Gold, red and orange dominate the scene.December 26 20082008-12-26December 02 20162016-12-02A golden utsava murti of a deity is seen close up on a processional ratha, wearing an ornate crown with pink, green and white patterned embellishment, and white jasmine garlands draped over its shoulder. It wears a red and gold brocade garment with silver and teal trim, a pink silk cloth, silver earrings and chest ornaments, and is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves. A cream draped cloth hangs on the left and a golden ornate fitting appears at the right, with a raised golden hand holding an object at the left edge.March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copiesA gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14December 31 20112011-12-31December 26 20082008-12-26December 01 20112011-12-01July 09 20102010-07-09