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September 28 20142014-09-28September 27 20142014-09-27 +1 copiesSeptember 25 20142014-09-25October 08 20132013-10-08A golden-faced deity murti. It holds a golden veena, the plucked string instrument, and is framed by garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves against a plain white wall with a blue cloth beneath. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of the shrine decoration.2007-10-18A photograph of a silver murti of the goddess Saraswati seated on a throne draped with cream and red cloth. She holds a silver veena, an ornate stringed instrument, in both hands and wears a tall jewelled crown set with red and green stones, with silver earrings and layered necklaces. A large garland of red roses and green leaves frames the figure. Behind her, gold-coloured ritual lamps stand near a gilded shrine, with a second deity figure and orange and purple garlands visible. No living people are present.A richly decorated deity murti seated on a flower-covered throne against a dark maroon velvet curtain. The figure wears a golden crown with red stones, layered gold necklaces, pearl and green-stone garlands, and a blue bodice with a white and red silk lower garment. A golden veena rests across its lap, and the throne is framed with white jasmine and yellow and red flower garlands. A white floor-standing air conditioner stands at the right edge.2014-10-02Close view of a gilded deity murti. The face has golden skin, red lips, a red tilak and a red and white vertical mark on the forehead. It wears a red and gold choker, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and large jewelled earrings. Garlands of red roses and white and yellow marigolds surround it, and a gold ceremonial staff curves across the lower frame. Teal cloth shows at the bottom. No people are visible.2011-09-30October 01 20112011-10-01September 28 20142014-09-28October 06 20132013-10-06A photograph of a deity murti of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, seated centrally on a dark blue cloth before a stone wall with carved panels. She wears a white sari with red and gold borders and a jewelled crown with silver-toned ornaments, and holds a golden veena across her body. Red rose garlands drape down both sides, with white jasmine strands and multicoloured flower heaps at the base. Brass lamps and vessels sit on the altar above.2009-09-27