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November 29 20202020-11-29November 29 20202020-11-29A gilded deity murti stands at centre on a decorated throne-like backdrop of striped sparkling fabric with gold scrollwork and an orange-and-gold draped cloth behind. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and green garland and heavy gold ornaments, with flanking attendant figures in orange and green with gold necklaces. Brass vessels sit at the base, and red and white display panels frame the side.2016-04-24Photograph of a temple shrine during Bharani Deepam celebrations, with gold-coloured deity murtis of a central goddess and two attendant figures under a tall arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow and white. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and white sacred markings stands at left, holding a tray or plate toward the central murti. Brass oil lamps with flames flank the shrine on both sides, and the scene is lit warmly against a golden backdrop.2020-11-29April 24 20162016-04-24A golden statue of a seated figure, styled as an ornate murti on a richly decorated golden throne with a gilded lion-head armrest and a red draped backdrop. The figure wears a teal turban with a jewelled crown ornament, a pink flower garland, layered gold necklaces set with red, green and blue stones, and a red cloth at the waist. Its hands are raised in a blessing gesture. The throne is covered with rows of sparkling round decorations. The image is a depiction in statue form and is not a living person, so the a person candidate is a statue rather than a physical presence.2020-11-29December 12 20172017-12-12Inside a richly decorated temple shrine, a priest in orange dhoti and a maroon turban stands with his back to the camera, applying a hand to a deity murti draped in red and multicoloured flower garlands. A small oil lamp burns before the central figure. Behind, two gilded deity figures wear jewelled crowns and ornaments, flanked by garlands of yellow and red flowers and tall brass lamps with flames. The gold-carved shrine arch frames the scene. The caption reads Bharani Deepam Celebrations.2020-11-29November 29 20202020-11-29June 06 20142014-06-06A photograph of three ornately dressed deity murtis displayed before a gilded arch with carved lion-faced crest and blue draped backdrop. The central figure wears a green and gold crown, a white and gold garland and a striped orange-and-green shawl over white dhoti; the figure on the left wears an orange turban, gold necklace with green pendant and a golden-brown dhoti; the figure on the right wears a black and silver headdress, red and gold sari and layered jewelry. Each stands on a draped cloth with gold borders, with a dark maroon curtain behind the right side. No physical people are visible.2014-06-06April 03 20152015-04-03