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2008 - Nithyananda University - Udal and Kattumurthy Courses2007-05-09A decorated deity murti. The figure is wrapped and framed by tiered garlands of green, white, yellow, maroon and red blossom-like flowers, with silver arms and ornaments attached to the frame. Bamboo poles and a person's clothing are visible at the edges. No people are clearly visible in the central frame.2007-05-09October 01 20062006-10-01A photograph of a decorated Kattumurthy, a ceremonial wooden-framed figure wrapped in rich red and magenta cloth with a gold-embroidered border and a gold headdress. The figure is encircled by thick garlands of green, white, yellow and red flowers, and gold-toned metal fittings are attached at the shoulders and arms. In the foreground a person in a pale blue shirt stands at left and a person in white clothing with an orange cloth stands at right, with bamboo poles and a broom against a plain weathered wall.2007-05-09October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA multi-armed goddess murti stands decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white, red, purple and green arranged in a tall arch behind her. She wears a crown set with jewels, a dark blue velvet blouse under layers of gem-studded gold and silver necklaces, and a maroon sari with gold borders. She holds a silver trident and a sword among her many arms, each arm adorned with bangles, and a pink rose rests at her feet on an orange cloth. Golden ornamental metalwork frames the scene at the bottom. No people are visible.2011-12-31A photograph of a deity murti seated on a yellow-draped peetha within a large arch of white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold garlands and pink flowers. The multi-armed red-bodied murti wears a red sari with gold borders, a layered white and red jewelled necklace, a gold crown with an orange headpiece and gold armlets. An orange and gold canopy with tassels hangs above, and a fan and small floral offerings appear at the lower edges of the frame. No people are visible.2017-09-28A golden metal deity murti stands upright, heavily decorated with a dense, multicoloured garland covering the background and body. Red, yellow, purple and white flowers are arranged in long strands with green foliage. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a jewelled waist belt, and a red and orange silk garment. It holds a long sword upright in one hand, while the other arm extends outward. The scene is framed by a green cloth backdrop with gold ornaments at the bottom edge.2011-09-28December 31 20112011-12-31September 28 20112011-09-28A large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a red-and-gold throne-like seat beneath a golden hooded serpent canopy. She wears a red silk sari with gold borders, an ornate tiered crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and gold ornaments, and holds a trident-tipped spear. Her many arms are sleeved in blue, purple and red velvet with gold bangles and weapons. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses surround the figure, and a dark stone-like head with a trident mark sits at the lower right. No people are present.2011-10-062008 - Nithyananda University - Udal and Kattumurthy Courses2007-05-09