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A decorated deity murti of Devi Rajarajeshwari, seated centrally on a throne framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands with pink borders and multicoloured floral dots. The murti wears a tall crown, layered gold and white necklaces, orange-gold silk garments with a gold border, and holds a sugarcane stalk and other symbols in its raised hands. Flanking figures in red and gold garments with floral garlands stand on either side, one holding a veena, consistent with Lakshmi and Saraswati. The setting is a dim hall with a dark red curtain and an air conditioning unit on the right. No physical people are visible.

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September 24 20172017-09-24A decorated deity murti of Rajarajeshwari Devi seated on a throne within a large arch of white and multicoloured flower garlands edged in pink. The goddess wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and ruby necklaces, and a deep orange-gold silk sari with gold border, holding a sugarcane stalk and other emblems. Two smaller figures flank her: on the left a figure in red and gold garments with a crown, on the right a figure in gold and white playing a veena. Garlands in yellow, orange and green decorate the base. No living people are visible.2017-09-24 +3 copiesSeptember 24 20172017-09-24September 24 20172017-09-24 +3 copiesOctober 04 20162016-10-04September 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesA photograph of a goddess murti seated on a throne at the centre of a richly decorated altar. The figure wears a tall crowned headdress with a red gem, a red and gold sari with a jewelled waist ornament, and multi-strand necklaces. She holds a golden lotus-shaped vessel and a rudder-like object in her hands. The throne is framed by dense white jasmine garlands with red and pink flowers, green leaves and a yellow flower arch. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a golden veena-like instrument leans against the right side. The background is dark with draped beaded fabric. No living people are visible.2016-10-05September 24 20172017-09-24 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti of a goddess is seated centrally on a purple-draped throne in front of an ornate carved brown arch. The murti wears a gold crown, heavy gold jewellery, a large gold necklace and a gold-bordered yellow-and-gold sari, and is framed by garlands of yellow, white, maroon and pink flowers arching over it. Two smaller attendant figures stand on either side, also garlanded and crowned. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the shrine at the bottom corners. No living people are visible.2016-10-02Three ornate metal deity murtis stand together on a stage, dressed in heavy silver-toned jewelled ornaments and crowns, with a central figure wearing a red cloth behind a tall jewelled crown and two flanking figures in green and gold clothing. Thick garlands in orange, yellow, white, green, red and purple drape across the figures, and a golden arch frames the group. The figures are statues, not living people.2010-11-14 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits with palms joined in namaskar on a gold-embossed throne against a red draped backdrop. Flanking him on both sides are two large golden deity murti, each wearing a crown, jewelled necklaces and layers of white and red-orange flower garlands. The murti on the left has an orange turban and holds a staff-like ritual object, while the one on the right wears a yellow-gold dhoti. The seated man wears a rudraksha-style mala, a gold chain, and a white tilak on his forehead. A small figure in the lower left corner and a golden kalasha-style ornament appear at the edges. Pinkish-purple and yellow flowers decorate the throne back. The setting suggests a temple darshan or ceremonial presentation.2012-10-15