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A life-size ornamented murti seated in a gilded golden chariot or palanquin against a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an ornate gold crown set with coloured stones, a red and gold garment with gold zari border, and heavy jewelled gold necklaces with a red-stone centrepiece. Green leaf garlands hang across the chest and arms, and gold bracelets are worn on the wrists. The seated figure holds gold hand pieces in front of the body and sits on a dark brocade cushion with gold embroidery. Gilded scrolled carvings frame the top and left of the image. Statue only; no physical people are visible.

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April 26 20202020-04-26 +1 copiesA life-sized golden statue of a seated male figure on an ornate golden throne, depicted as a deity or guru murti. The figure wears a deep maroon turban with gold ornaments and a crescent moon above it, a layered multi-strand jewelled necklace with red, green and white stones, a long gold bead and pearl garland, and a jasmine garland. Deep red velvet drapes the body, and the hands are gilded in mudra-like poses. Gold-leaf decorations and a green embroidered silk border frame the scene.2020-04-27May 16 20142014-05-16A life-sized figure seated cross-legged on an ornate throne, dressed in a rust-orange turban and orange-red dhoti with a gold-bordered sash. The upper body is covered in layered rudraksha beads and red and white stone ornaments, with gold pendants and earrings. Gold hand-shaped ornaments cover the forearms and hands. The throne is draped in red velvet and silver floral embroidery, with a purple and gold brocade cushion below and a green cloth beside. Behind it hang gold and silver curtains. The face is a sculpted, painted figure rather than a living person. This is a statue, so no physical people are present.2015-10-06August 16 20182018-08-16April 30 20152015-04-30KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/1/20222022-01-01A temple shrine photograph showing a golden-faced murti seated on a gilded throne with a red velvet backdrop, draped in marigold and multicolour flower garlands. The central figure wears a black crown with a crescent ornament, layered gold necklaces, a red gem pendant, a large rudraksha mala, and a red-and-gold shawl, with one hand raised in blessing. Flanking it are two smaller deity murtis: on the left a dark-faced figure with a Vishnu-style tilak and orange garments, and on the right a dark-faced figure in a purple and gold costume holding a staff. Patterned fabric panels with elephant and lotus motifs frame the throne, and a fabric hanging with a printed portrait sits above. The floor is pale tile with no people visible.2022-01-01August 15 20182018-08-15April 26 20202020-04-26 +1 copiesJanuary 17 20142014-01-17September 20 20182018-09-20