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A decorated shrine tableau of a goddess murti seated on a white swan-shaped pedestal, holding a pink veena in her lap. She wears a white and gold sari, a black head covering with a jeweled gold crown, white jasmine garlands in her hair, and layered pearl and gold necklaces with a pearl mala across her hands in anjali mudra. Red bougainvillea flowers decorate the frame and base, and a painted blue backdrop with clouds surrounds the figure. In the lower right corner, a smaller figure in an orange turban and white flower garland appears as a statue or portrait bust, not a living person. The scene is a photograph of a festival display.

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A decorated tableau shows a life-size doll-like murti of the goddess Saraswati seated on a white lotus, playing a pink and lilac veena. She wears a cream and gold brocade sari, a jewelled crown with red and green stones, layered necklaces, and a pearl mala in her raised right hand. Her long dark hair is adorned with white jasmine strands. A blue painted peacock stands at her left shoulder, and peacock feathers fan behind her. Red bougainvillea flowers and a painted bark-like backdrop frame the scene, with a blue wall and a red carved border on the right.2009-10-10A decorated life-size figure of the goddess Saraswati, seated and shown with a pink and gold veena held across her lap. The figure wears a black crown with red and white jewelled ornaments, white and gold sari with gold border, layered gold and red necklaces, pearl strands and red bangles. Her hands are joined in namaste, and white flower garlands hang over her shoulder. Behind her is a blue painted peacock and a cave-like painted backdrop with red flowers and fairy lights. This is a deity murti display, not a living person.2009-10-10A photograph of a decorated shrine tableau. A life-sized deity murti of a goddess seated on a white lotus holds a pink and gold veena, wears a jeweled crown, gold necklaces, pearl strands and a grey-gold sari, and makes a raised hand gesture. A blue peacock and a peacock feather stand beside her, with red flowers and white jasmine garlands around the tableau. Below the lotus, a painted-skin style figure with a face and orange head cloth, a red tilak and a white flower garland sits within the petals. Tree-bark style backdrop with string lights and a paper decoration at top. No living people are visible.2009-10-10A photograph of a life-size figure of the goddess Saraswati, a deity murti shown seated in a painted niche with a turquoise background. She wears a white and gold brocade saree, a jewelled crown with a red stone, multiple necklaces, bangles and a pearl mala held in one raised hand. She cradles a pink and gold veena, a stringed instrument, on her lap. A blue painted peacock stands behind her left shoulder, peacock feathers are at right, and white jasmine garlands and red flowers decorate the frame. Lotus petals form the base in front of her.2009-10-10A decorated statue of the goddess Saraswati seated on a white lotus base, holding a pink and lavender veena in her lap. She wears a black crown with gold and red jewels, a white and gold sari, layered gold and pearl necklaces, pearl malas, and bangles. Her right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. A blue peacock with a feathered tail stands behind her, and red flowers and white jasmine garlands frame the shrine niche with fairy lights and red carved pillars.2009-10-10A decorated figure of the goddess Saraswati, seated on a white lotus-petal base in a shrine setting. The statue wears a black crown with red and white jewelled ornaments, layered gold and red necklaces, pearl strands, and a cream and gold sari. She holds a pink and lavender veena across her body and makes a raised hand gesture while holding a pearl mala. A blue peacock stands behind her to the left, and peacock feathers appear at right. Red flowers, white garlands, and small string lights frame the altar against a textured tan backdrop. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2009-10-10A photograph of a festive altar display with figures rather than living people. Centre-front, a seated figure in an orange saffron robe, orange head covering, white flower garland and rudraksha beads, raises one hand in a blessing gesture, with a jeweled golden crown-like ornament in front of him. Beside him stands a doll-like figure in a white and gold-bordered sari with jewelled necklaces and a golden headdress. Behind them, a white paper lotus backdrop frames a figure seated on a pink veena, a stringed instrument, with a blue peacock to the left, decorated with red flowers and fairy lights. A brass oil lamp, bell and a kalasha with a yellow fruit and leaves sit on a plate at the left. Painted blue sky clouds form the backdrop.2009-10-10January 25 20102010-01-25October 07 20102010-10-07A decorated metal murti of the goddess Saraswati stands on a blue cloth, holding a silver veena with both hands and additional arms raised with ritual objects. She wears a white sari with a red and gold border, a jewelled crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a silver halo behind her head. Behind her, red and gold silk drapes frame the shrine, with brass kalasha vessels, bells, lamps and garlands on a stone platform. No living people are visible.2009-09-27March 26 20202020-03-26A golden metal murti of a four-armed goddess. She wears a jeweled crown, a green embroidered blouse with ornate gold and gem detailing, a white sari with yellow and multicolored borders, and a long red-and-gold beaded necklace. Her hands hold a golden veena, and the figure sits on a patterned gold-and-maroon cloth. No physical people are visible.2020-03-26