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A decorated deity murti of Saraswati seated on a throne framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, green leaves and red and white flowers. She holds a veena and wears a white and orange sari with silver and gold jewelry. Brass oil lamps, bowls of rice, coconuts, fruit, a brass bell and flower offerings stand on a green cloth-covered table before the altar. Two ornate red and gold canopy-shaped stands flank the altar, and a multicolored fringed canopy hangs above. A name plate reads Ananda Saraswati. No people are visible.

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A decorated deity murti of Ananda Saraswati seated on a floral-garlanded throne under a colourful canopy with red and white lotus-shaped top. The figure holds a veena and wears a white and orange sari with gold jewellery and a crown. Yellow and red marigold garlands frame the figure, with brass oil lamps, bowls of rice and fruit, coconuts and flowers arranged on a green cloth in front. A navy blue backdrop hangs behind, with decorated banners at each side and a placard reading Ananda Saraswati. No people are visible in the scene.2008-10-06October 06 20082008-10-06A richly decorated seated deity murti is the central subject, adorned with a large arch of marigold and garland strands in yellow, red, green and white. The figure wears a gold and jewelled crown, layered gold necklaces, a green and blue blouse and a red-and-gold patterned skirt, and holds a staff. Brass oil lamps, bowls of fruit and offerings, and a silver cup stand on a red-draped altar in front. Two decorative yellow umbrella-like canopies with red and floral motifs flank the figure against a dark blue backdrop. No people are visible.2008-10-02A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like dais under a tented canopy, draped in a green blouse and red and gold skirt with a garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers arching behind it. The figure wears a silver-and-gold crown, layered necklaces, armbands and holds a staff. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, lit with flames, with white lotus flowers placed near the base and triangular decorative panels framing the sides. No physical people are visible in the scene.2008-10-02A decorated deity murti seated on a raised pedestal before a dark blue velvet backdrop, framed by an arch of red, yellow and green marigold and flower garlands. The figure wears a pink and gold sari, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a jeweled crown and a purple blouse, and holds a sugarcane stalk upright beside it. Brass oil lamps with lamp-bearer figures stand on each side, and the altar holds coconuts, fruit, brass bowls of grain, a bell, and plates of rose petals and offerings. A colorful fringed canopy hangs above.2008-10-01A decorated metal murti of Saraswati seated on a cushioned purple base inside a floral arch of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. The deity holds a veena across her body and a rudraksha mala in one raised hand, wearing a red and gold jewelled blouse, a white sari with an orange border and heavy gold ornaments and a crown. A gold-framed white placard reads ANANDA SARASWATI in front of offerings of sliced coconut, fruit, rice and bowls on a green cloth, with a brass lamp to the right. No people are visible.2008-10-06A decorated deity murti of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, stands on a gilded peacock vahana-style carved golden base beneath a multicoloured fringed parasol. The murti wears white garments, jewelled crown and necklaces and holds a veena and a palm-leaf manuscript. It is framed by an oval of yellow marigold and purple flower garlands with green leaves. Behind it a large printed backdrop shows a painted face in red and white with ornate jewelled headgear.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti seated on a golden-patterned throne under a large multicoloured canopy with a white lotus-shaped top. The figure wears a green and gold blouse, a red and gold skirt and an elaborate silver-toned crown, draped in long garlands of yellow, red, orange and green flowers. Brass and copper vessels, lamps, fruit and food offerings sit on a red-gold draped table in front. Side umbrellas with embroidered floral patterns and decorated pillars frame the altar against a dark blue backdrop, with pedestal fans visible. No people are present.2008-10-02A ceremonial vahana-style golden peacock palanquin stands on a glossy floor, carrying a small white deity murti of a goddess playing a veena, decorated with silver jewellery and an ornate red and gold crown. Yellow and purple marigold garlands with green leaves frame the figure in an arched arrangement. A multicoloured fringed canopy with tassels in red, orange, yellow, blue and purple shades hangs above. Behind the palanquin, a large red and gold decorated backdrop and dark blue draped curtains are visible. No people are present.2010-10-16A seated deity murti is adorned for a festival puja. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a silver-and-gold embellished bodice, and a green garment with a red-and-gold skirt of patterned textile. A spear-like staff stands upright beside its shoulder. A dense arch of garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green frames the figure against a dark backdrop. Brass oil lamps stand at the base, and decorated umbrella-shaped canopies in red, gold and blue flank the murti.2008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02October 01 20112011-10-01