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A deity murti seated in padmasana on a peetha, adorned with a dense frame of red roses and green leaf garlands, white jasmine strands, and peacock-feather motifs above. The murti wears an orange silk dhoti, layered green and white beaded necklaces, a large gold chest ornament, bangles, a tall ornate crown, and a vel-like spear held upright in one hand. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and the scene is a temple alcove decorated for worship.

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April 30 20122012-04-30A decorated deity murti seated on a red cushion inside an arch framed by red roses, white jasmine garlands and green leaves, with green peacock-shaped ornaments at the top corners. The figure wears an orange silk garment with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with green beads and red stones, bangles, and a tall jewelled crown. It holds a silver staff with a green leaf-shaped top in one hand and rests the other hand on the knee. Not a living person; no physical people are visible.2012-04-30September 21 20172017-09-21 +2 copiesA deity murti of a female form. She wears an orange silk sari with a green blouse, heavy gold jewellery including a layered necklace set with green and red stones, and an ornate headpiece. She holds a lotus flower in one hand and a small cup in the other. Green parrot figures sit atop the throne, and a pink silk cloth drapes behind it. No physical people are visible.2012-04-30A richly adorned deity murti. The figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown, a green velvet parrot-shaped ornament at the side, orange silk draping, and layered green bead and white-and-red stone necklaces. A silver trident-like staff rests beside it. No physical people are visible.2012-04-30A copper-coloured deity murti stands in a temple shrine before a bright orange satin backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, paisley-shaped diamond earrings, a nose ring, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Green leaf garlands and red and white flower garlands drape the shoulders. A gold hand gesture is raised at the left, a small green parrot perches above it, and green-stoned gold ornaments hang in the foreground. No people are visible.2013-04-18April 30 20122012-04-30May 05 20122012-05-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated in a gilded arch framed by red roses, yellow marigold garlands and green leaf festoons. The figure wears an orange and yellow dhoti with a green shawl, layered jewelled gold necklaces, a jewelled crown and a dark cap, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Two green and red parrot ornaments sit on either side of the arch, set against a dark maroon backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so a person is none.2012-04-28April 28 20122012-04-28A seated figure in a golden arched frame is surrounded by dense garlands of red, orange, yellow, purple and white flowers with green leaves. The figure wears an orange and red garment, a tall ornate crown, layered gold and green jewelled necklaces and bangles, and sits beside a gold mount shaped like a bird with a long beak. Two green and red decorative parrots perch at the top corners of the frame. This is a decorated deity murti or flower-decorated idol, not a living person, so no physical people are present. a person identity cannot be established from this figure.2012-04-27A silver deity murti stands under a golden hooded-serpent canopy, framed by garlands of red roses, purple and yellow flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a silver crown, layered jewelled necklaces, an orange and magenta silk sari with gold border, and a green silk skirt over a gold base. Its right hand is raised and it holds a green and gold ceremonial object. No people are visible.2013-04-19 +1 copies