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A golden deity murti of Devi, seated on a tiered pedestal draped in pink and purple silk with gold borders, sits before a pale draped curtain. The murti wears a maroon and gold sari, a red and green jewelled necklace and a tall golden crown, with raised hands holding lotus buds. Rows of white conch-shaped offerings and dark stones are arranged on the tiers below. No people are visible.

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September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20172017-09-27April 24 20162016-04-24September 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA tiered arrangement of white conch-shaped shells stands on a stepped platform draped with red silk cloth edged in gold brocade, with rice scattered between the tiers. Brass oil lamps stand in rows at the left, and a black stone Shiva lingam with a yellow-orange flower garland sits in the background beside a brass throne with a golden base. Partial figures in orange and white clothing appear at the edges of the frame. The setting is a temple hall with a red-patterned floor mat.2018-04-14A photograph of a tiered altar draped in gold and orange striped silk, covered with rows of white conch shells lit with green light. At the top sits a decorated deity murti or kalasha adorned with coloured ribbons and a garland, flanked by red drapes. To the right, a figure in white and striped cloth sits behind the altar, partly visible at the edge. No prominent person is clearly identifiable as a person, so this is an altar scene with a seated attendant.2016-04-27A photograph of a tiered display stand covered in purple and pink cloth with gold trim and small gold motifs. Rows of white conch shells are arranged along each step, with a white curtain behind and an orange floor. No people are visible; the shells are arranged for a sandhi puja display.2017-09-21 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20172017-09-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, set in a gold-toned arched shrine niche with a magenta satin backdrop. The murti wears a tall crown, a white jasmine garland and an orange-and-maroon garment, holding ceremonial objects in its raised hands. In front, coconuts with tips of green leaves sit on the altar with a maroon-and-gold cloth, and two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side. No people are visible.2013-04-29A seated deity murti decorated with fresh garlands framing it in bands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure wears a jewelled silver crown and a heavy ornamental necklace set with green and red stones, with a magenta silk dhoti draped over crossed legs. Its hands rest in mudra poses. The murti is a statue, not a physical person, and no living people are visible.2013-07-11October 18 20122012-10-18October 02 20082008-10-02