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November 24 2006

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A deity murti of a goddess. The murti has a golden face, jewelled crown with a crescent moon, and wears heavy silver and gem necklaces, a red and green silk sari with gold zari border, and holds a green sugarcane stalk. Garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and green leaves surround the figure. In front on a white table are bananas, coconut halves, a brass lamp and a red fruit, with a striped cloth spread on the ground. Several people stand in the background at the edge of the frame.2006-11-24A decorated deity murti seated frontally on a throne fully enclosed by a dense arch of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a tall gold crown with a central finial, heavy layered gold necklaces set with jewels, gold armlets and bangles, a purple and red garment and a red silk skirt bordered in gold. It holds a trident-like staff and other gold implements, while a tall green-leafed palm stalk stands beside the throne. A kalasha-style canopy appears above and a red-and-gold cloth hangs at the left edge. Ceremonial floral decoration suggests a temple darshan display.2008-10-01A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a golden metal figure seated on a red cushioned throne and framed by a large arch of white jasmine garlands and pink and red flowers. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, layered diamond-style necklaces and bangles, and a yellow silk dhoti with a gold-bordered red band, with red velvet sleeves and a dark green-and-purple velvet upper garment. Its hands show gold mudra gestures. No physical people are visible in the scene.2013-10-10A seated deity murti is decorated for a festival, framed by a large arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands. The figure wears a gold crown with a pearl-studded ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink skirt with gold border. Green sleeves and white flower garlands adorn the arms, and the hands hold a trident-like staff and a lotus-topped rod. A tall palm branch stands at the right beside an ornate red and gold canopy with floral embroidery. The background is a dark velvet drape with a red and gold ceiling overhead. No people are visible.2008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01September 30 20082008-09-30A decorated deity murti of a four-armed goddess stands on a red silk-draped platform within an arch of white jasmine and pink flower garlands bordered with orange marigolds. The figure wears a silver crown, layered silver and jewel necklaces, a yellow sari with a gold border, and red and green velvet sleeves. Orange and white marigold-and-jasmine festoons hang across the red cloth below. No people are visible; the image shows a statue only, with decorative tassels hanging at the top corners.2013-10-10A richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like platform framed by an arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands. The figure wears layered silver and gold jewellery, a jewelled crown, and a pink silk garment with gold borders. Its green-sleeved arms hold ceremonial emblems including a staff and a conch-like object, and a tall palm-leaf stand rises at the right. Dense flower garlands and a red and white canopy surround the figure. No physical people are visible in the frame.2008-10-01September 27 20172017-09-27 +2 copiesDecember 27 20082008-12-27March 02 20132013-03-02A golden metal deity murti of a goddess is decorated for worship, framed by a large arch of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. She wears an elaborate jewelled crown, a gold necklace with multicoloured gemstones, and a purple and pink sari with gold border. She holds a golden trident-like staff and other ceremonial objects, and a long green stalk rises beside her. A flat-topped golden face mask and gold ornaments accent the figure, with a red-and-white banner overhead.2008-10-01