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December 31 2011

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A festival deity murti is displayed on a gold-and-copper ornate arch frame decorated with garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers. The multi-armed deity figure wears a red and maroon sari with a gold-patterned orange skirt, a jewelled silver collar and a crown, holding a trident and other weapons. It stands on a golden lion-shaped pedestal on a wooden platform. In the foreground a smaller golden-framed niche with a pink cloth backdrop holds two kalasha-like vessels wrapped in purple and white cloth, garlanded with orange and white flowers. Seated devotees in the background wear white and green, and a red-walled hall with palm leaves surrounds the scene.2011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31A photograph of a goddess deity murti standing in an arched copper frame decorated with floral garlands in yellow, white, red, purple and green, with several arms holding weapons including a trident and a sword. The figure wears a red sari, an ornate silver-and-blue embellished necklace and a crown. A gilded lion-head pedestal and a pink cloth sit in front, with a banana plant and a temple doorway behind. A white-clad person stands partly visible at the right edge holding a vessel.2011-12-31A deity murti of a goddess stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana base within an ornate gold arched frame. She wears a red sari and layered silver and gold jewellery, with a tall crown and earrings, and holds a silver trident-like spear. She is covered in dense garlands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers, with a green cloth draped behind. Brass oil lamps and potted plants sit at the edges of the room, and a purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-09-28A photograph of a multi-armed goddess murti decorated for worship, standing before a copper arched frame with floral garlands in yellow, orange, purple, green and red. The figure wears a maroon sari, silver jewelled necklaces and a crown, and holds a trident and other weapons in many hands. A golden lion stands at her base beside an empty pink-draped seat, with marigold and white garlands and small kalasha-style offerings in front. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram hall with a banana leaf overhead. No people are visible.2011-12-31A 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 deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine on a golden elephant-shaped pedestal. The figure wears a red silk garment with a gold border, a tall crown, and a white flower garland with a long necklace. Layered garlands of white, yellow, pink and purple flowers cover the shrine arch and sides. A golden elephant base and ornate gold frame surround the idol against a colourful painted backdrop. No people are visible in the scene.2011-12-03A deity murti of a goddess in a red and orange sari stands on a golden vahana-like base, holding a trident in one hand, adorned with silver jewelry, a tall crown and a heavy garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. The murti is framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with a green fabric backdrop, flanked by golden lion or mythical animal sculptures and potted palms. No people are visible in the scene.2011-09-28A photograph of a multi-armed goddess deity murti standing before a copper-framed arch on a stepped plinth, decorated with garlands of yellow, red, green, purple and white flowers. The murti wears a crown, a white and silver necklace, and a deep maroon sari, and holds a trident and other weapons in its many arms. A gilded lion figure sits at its base beside a pink-draped frame, with floral garlands and small brass vessels arranged in front. A banana-leaf canopy and a red-and-white painted structure form the background, with an open-air temple setting. No people are visible.2011-12-31A decorated deity murti stands in an ornate silver arch-shaped shrine lit with white bulb strands, framed by red and purple draped cloth. The murti wears a tall crown with colourful jewelled trim, a large silver necklace, a red silk garment with gold border, and holds a trident. It is draped with long garlands of yellow and purple-magenta flowers with green leaves. To the left edge, a partly visible priest in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha beads sits beside the shrine. No a person candidate is visible in the image.2016-12-14October 05 20112011-10-05A deity murti of a seated goddess is displayed in a golden arched shrine on a procession palanquin, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white, green and purple. She wears a green blouse, an orange-gold silk sari, a silver necklace and a crown, and holds a trident and a bell-like ritual object. Red satin drapes the seat, with orange banners edged in teal and red floral patterns on either side. Palm trees and an open sky appear behind. No people are visible.2013-03-02 +1 copies