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A 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.

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October 18 20072007-10-18A 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.2007-10-18Photograph 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 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 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.2007-10-18A 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.2007-10-18October 18 20072007-10-18A 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.2007-10-18Photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a raised platform draped in white and red cloth with yellow and blue marigold garlands. The murti wears a gold crown, red and gold garments, layered necklaces and a green-beaded mala, and holds a trident. Potted green plants and leafy branches frame the altar, with painted elephant-motif hangings on the pillars. A woman in orange and white sits at the right edge beside a brass oil lamp and a shelf of small figurines.2007-10-12A 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 woman in a white sari with an orange border and orange shawl stands at right, holding a small oil lamp toward a seated deity murti at center. The murti is adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers and a crown, seated on a white-draped platform with a red cloth base decorated with flower strands. Potted plants and leafy branches surround the altar, and painted columns with elephant motifs frame the scene. Shelves at left and right hold small clay and brass figurines and images for sale or display. The setting is a plain outdoor-style hall with a whitewashed wall and a pale floor.2007-10-12A standing figure in a white dhoti-style garment with gold border and an orange shawl stands at right beside a decorated deity murti seated on a white-draped platform. The murti wears a gold crown, a red and gold sari-like garment, layered gold necklaces and is garlanded with yellow and white flowers and green-blue beaded garlands. Potted green plants frame the murti, and a red cloth with marigold and blue-yellow garlands lines the base. The figure holds a small brass vessel, with orange and white draped cloth and a metal shelf of small murtis and figurines at right. Painted pillars with elephant motifs stand behind the setting in an open hall.2007-10-12