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October 05 2014

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A gilded deity murti stands against a deep maroon velvet curtain, adorned with a tall gold crown set with red and green stones. The figure is draped in layered garlands of white jasmine, pink roses and purple blossoms, with a large pink floral arch framing the shoulders. Multi-strand gold and jewelled necklaces, earrings and a red-and-gold chest ornament decorate the statue. It holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial fan-shaped object in its hands.2014-10-04October 05 20142014-10-05 +1 copiesOctober 04 20142014-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 05 20142014-10-05 +1 copiesOctober 23 20122012-10-23December 23 20162016-12-23A golden deity murti of Nithyanandeshwara is seated in front of a backdrop of green silk drapery and banked garlands of red, white, yellow and pink flowers. The murti wears an ornate gold crown with red gems and a Shiva-lingam emblem, and a heavy gold necklace, jewelled armlets and a blue-gem-studded chest ornament. Its right hand is raised in blessing. No physical people are visible, aside from a partial figure at the right edge. The scene is a ratha/puja decoration at a temple in the Bidadi Ashram.2014-12-02A decorated deity murti is seated on a golden throne-like seat at the centre of a stage during a Navaratri darbar. The figure wears a pink silk garment, layered jewelled necklaces, a red-and-white jewelled chest ornament and a crown-like headpiece. Two smaller attendant figures flank it, adorned with white and red garlands. Strands of white jasmine and dark red flowers frame the arch behind, and a golden canopy with tassels is overhead. A brass-and-silver staff rests to the right, and a pink-and-purple starry backdrop glows behind. No living people are visible.2017-09-23 +1 copiesA silver-faced deity murti of Vishnu-form standing in a heavily flower-decorated niche. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with a green central stone, a Vaishnava urdhva pundra tilak, and elaborate jeweled necklaces with blue and white stones over a red-orange silk garment. It holds a golden conch-like item and a golden staff, with a silver kalasha pot of white flowers at its side. The niche is framed by garlands of red roses, yellow roses and purple flowers. A dark-clad figure's shoulder is visible at the lower right edge. No temple name is legible.2018-04-27February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesA gold-bodied deity murti. It is surrounded by dense garlands of white and yellow chrysanthemums, purple globe-amaranth strands and red roses, with a red and green leaf background. No people are visible; the figure is a statue, so no physical person is depicted.2011-10-06A photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship, shown as a golden face framed by an elaborate jewelled crown and heavy gem-studded ornaments on a green and gold garment. The murti is surrounded by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves. A brass ritual staff topped with a bird figure stands at the left edge. The setting suggests a decorated puja or alankara display. No physical people are visible, and no person is shown.2008-10-02