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December 05 2014

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July 25 20132013-07-25Close view of a black stone deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a maroon-brown turban and a tilak on the forehead. The murti has gold arm ornaments and is hung with a sparkling silver-white crystal necklace over a teal garment. Yellow and red flower garlands drape its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers held in the hands. Behind it stands a shimmering gold cloth canopy framed by ornate silver-toned metalwork.2017-01-08April 21 20152015-04-21A black-faced deity murti. Its raised golden hands hold a damaru-like drum and a trident-like implement. Red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and rudraksha malas drape the figure, set against a dense backdrop of magenta flower strands and an ornate silver frame.2010-08-19January 1st 2013February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti seated on a golden pedestal, its face dark and draped with a brown cloth headpiece. The figure has multiple arms holding a trident-like staff and a ritual lamp, wears layered gold ornaments, a beaded necklace and an elaborate golden crown. Behind it stands an arch of marigold and purple-and-white flower garlands in bands of orange, yellow, red and violet against a purple cloth backdrop, lit against a dark night setting. No physical people are visible.2014-12-05A dark stone or black-painted statue of a seated saint-like figure is adorned for a festival. The figure wears an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, a deep orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, multiple strands of gold and wooden-bead necklaces, and a gold pendant. Its raised gold-plated hands hold a long wooden staff, and the entire figure is framed by dense garlands of marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. A golden ornate arm band and armour-like shoulder pieces adorn the statue. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. Canopy fabric in red is visible at the top.2013-07-22A night photograph of a dark-stone deity murti. The figure wears a red-and-gold headdress, a jewelled necklace, layered gold bangles and a white dhoti with a striped border. Its gold-toned arms hold a trident-like staff and a ceremonial object. The murti stands within a dense arch of marigold garlands in yellow, orange, purple, green and white, with strands of gold beads cascading down the sides. A blue backdrop and an orange cloth appear at the edges. No people are visible.2015-02-17 +1 copiesA dark stone deity murti of Venkateswara-style form is adorned for worship, wearing a tall gold crown and a large silver-grey urdhva pundra style nama with a red vertical mark on its face. Heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers drape the figure and gold arch, and layered gold and jewelled ornaments with green and red stones cover the chest. Gold lion-head finials and an ornate gold arch frame the murti. No people are visible.2016-12-05December 23 20092009-12-23A dark stone deity murti with a gold-plated, multi-armed form stands against a bright orange-red silk backdrop inside a silver-framed niche. The murti wears a red-brown turban with a small jewelled ornament on the forehead, a red bindi, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red-brown shawl. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers and small purple blossoms tucked among them. Gold abhaya and raised hands display ornate detailing.2013-07-25