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June 18 20132013-06-18A gilded metal utsava murti of a goddess seated on a golden vahana-style throne, wearing a jewelled conical crown, heavy gold and gemstone necklaces, and a green and gold silk sari with a yellow lower garment. Her right hand holds a small kalasha with green leaves and she wears gold bangles and large earrings. A garland of yellow and red marigolds with purple flowers drapes over her shoulder. Behind her hangs a red curtain and carved temple pillars surround the shrine, with a golden ceremonial fan at the right edge.2010-10-13October 01 20112011-10-01A golden deity murti in a jeweled crown, nose ring, and blue silk sari with a gold-bordered pallu is seated before green and gold brocade. Red and yellow flower garlands hang from its shoulders, and it holds a bronze lotus-stem or ceremonial staff topped with a small green bird. A second golden figure in an orange turban and heavy gemstone jewelry stands at left, partly cropped. Both are statues, not living people. The setting is a temple-style decorative alankar.2011-10-01December 16 20112011-12-16A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09A gilded metal murti of a deity seated on an orange and gold brocade throne against a golden backdrop. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown of pearls and red beads, a blue and gold silk garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a long rudraksha mala. It holds a raised gold implement in one hand. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-03-16A golden metal deity murti. The figure has long black hair with a jeweled crown and a red-and-gold forehead mark, wears a turquoise paisley-embroidered garment with a red shawl and a gold necklace, and holds marigold flowers in one hand. Behind it stand a gold arch, layered garlands of white jasmine, marigold and red flowers, and a second figure in a red silk outfit with gold trim and a gold turban. The statues are adorned with flower garlands, and the scene is lit warmly against a dark blue backdrop.2008-12-29March 10 20132013-03-10A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14March 03 20112011-03-03Close photo of a gilded metal murti of a goddess, wearing an ornate jewelled crown in green, red and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, and a rich green and gold silk sari with a gold border. Red rose and yellow marigold garlands with green leaves hang across her shoulders. Beside her stands a second gilded figure with an orange shawl and a raised green-tipped hand, against a green and gold brocade backdrop. No living people are visible; the setting suggests a temple puja display of deity murtis.2011-09-27