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August 14 2011

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A photograph of a gilded wooden shrine housing a standing deity murti flanked by two female figures. The central murti wears a tall conical crown, a red and gold striped garment, a yellow silk dhoti, and layered jewelled necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala of dark beads. Standing to either side are two female figures in blue and teal silk saris with gold borders, adorned with jewelled necklaces and crowns. The golden carved canopy and columns frame the arrangement, consistent with a temple paduka puja darshan setting. No people are physically present.2011-08-14August 14 20112011-08-14 +2 copiesAugust 17 20112011-08-17Three gilded deity murtis stand in a shrine alcove before a deep maroon curtain and wooden pillars. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a teal and gold chest ornament, many layered gold garlands and an orange-gold shawl. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and layered gold necklaces over a brown-orange garment, and the figure on the right wears a jeweled crown and a purple skirt with layered gold necklaces. Green leaves trail on the left pillar. No people are visible.2014-10-12A 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.2016-04-24October 14 20152015-10-14December 24 20092009-12-24August 14 20112011-08-14November 20 20142014-11-20 +2 copiesThree metal deity murti stand on a red floor before a white draped curtain. The central figure wears an ornate silver crown, a gold-toned face, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a red and gold dhoti-style garment with a red and gold skirt draping below. Garlands of yellow marigolds and dark red flowers with green leaves hang from each figure. Flanking figures wear blue and silver sari-style garments, silver tall crowns, and jewelled necklaces, with raised hands. The central figure holds lotus-like objects in raised hands. No physical people are visible.2009-12-25June 06 20142014-06-06A photograph of a deity murti set within an ornate silver arched shrine against an orange cloth backdrop. The central figure wears a tall silver-and-jewelled crown, a dark blue velvet garment decorated with white and red stones, a green leaf garland and layered gold-coloured necklaces. Two attendant figures flank it, each in pink and green silk saris with silver and jewelled ornaments and tall decorated headpieces. The figures are carved or painted statues rather than living people. Gold coin-like ornaments border the garments.2015-09-10