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A small brass or bronze figure of a standing saint or devotee in folded-hands namaste pose stands at the centre of an ornate golden arched backdrop, draped in garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves, purple and magenta flowers and white jasmine. The figure wears an orange turban, a red cloth, a white beaded necklace and a large ornamental pendant. Beneath, a golden lion-form vahana mounted on a wheeled wooden cart carries a red cloth seat. The background shows a partial printed banner with a bird logo and a large letter M. Ornate gold carvings flank the arch. No physical people are visible.

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December 06 20112011-12-06 +1 copiesA metal deity murti stands on a wooden platform draped in an orange cloth, flanked by a gilded lion-base vahana and a large gold-finished ornamental stand. The murti is adorned with a thick, multicoloured flower garland in orange, yellow, green, red, maroon and white, plus layered gold jewellery, a crown and a pink lotus held in one hand. A deep blue curtain and a painted temple-pillar backdrop frame the scene, and a golden parasol edge is visible at the upper left. No people are present.2010-11-12December 05 20112011-12-05 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22December 13 20112011-12-13December 10 20112011-12-10A golden-finished standing statue in a red draped robe and red turban is mounted on a gilded lion-shaped vehicle, set on wheeled wooden platform. The figure wears layered gold and red beaded necklaces, raises one hand in blessing, and is garlanded with thick bands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers. Behind it hangs a dark blue curtain with orange cloth draped above. A gilded carved panel stands at the right edge and an orange cloth lies on the stage floor. It is a statue, not a living person, and no people are visible.2010-12-22A standing deity murti decorated with a thick garland framework of yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers and green leaves. The figure wears an orange turban and red dhoti with silver-toned necklaces, holding hands in anjali mudra before a gilded ornate arch with a golden lion-face ornament in the foreground. A magenta cloth hangs at right and a red cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.2011-12-03November 12 20102010-11-12December 18 20112011-12-18A photograph of a deity murti standing on an orange-cushioned pedestal at the centre of the frame, dressed with a long garland of orange, yellow, green, maroon and white flowers and jewelled ornaments. Gold lion-shaped vahanas or mounts flank the base, with ornate gold-tone lion and bird figures and a gilt chair frame. Behind it hang patterned fabrics and a dark curtain, and a gold trident and other ceremonial items sit on the left, with a wooden cabinet decorated in gold. No people are visible.2010-11-12A photograph of a Ganesha murti displayed on an ornate gilded throne-like arch with a golden lion base. The deity is wrapped in an orange cloth, adorned with silver necklaces and a crown, and surrounded by garlands of yellow marigolds, red and pink flowers and white blossoms. A deep red silk cloth covers the platform.2011-12-01