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October 04 2011

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October 04 20112011-10-04October 04 20112011-10-04A small deity murti of a standing figure, adorned with a crown, layered jewelled necklaces and a dense garland of red, white, yellow and pink flowers, is set on a golden elephant-shaped chariot-base with wheels. An ornate gold arched backdrop and a multicoloured canopy with tassels sit above it. Behind, a large printed portrait shows a figure in a pink and orange turban and a saffron-toned garment. No physical people are visible. The portrait's identity is not established by any caption in view.2011-10-04October 04 20112011-10-04A deity murti of Krishna-style form stands in a golden shrine arch heavily decorated with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and purple flower strings. The murti wears a jeweled crown and ornate silver-and-gold necklaces with red stones. It stands on a golden elephant-shaped carriage base with wheels, a ratha-style procession vehicle. A golden yellow cloth drapes the base, and a dark blue curtain and red fabric frame the background.2011-10-04A decorated deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine framed by thick garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blossoms. The figure wears a jewelled crown, a large jewelled necklace with red and green stones, and a white dhoti. In front is a golden elephant-shaped vahana on a wheeled gold platform, draped with a gold cloth. A large backdrop behind shows a pink cloth edge and a portrait. No physical people are visible.2011-10-04A photograph of a ceremonial golden vahana (carriage) shaped like an elephant, carrying a small standing statue of a deity with folded hands in prayer. The statue wears an orange turban with a white crown ornament, a red garment, and layered silver necklaces. It is framed by an ornate gold arched canopy and draped in garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and pink flowers, with a red cloth and fresh green leaves on the seat. A shaved-headed man in a white sleeveless top with a rudraksha mala and white forehead markings sits at the right edge. A backdrop with a painted temple scene and a red velvet curtain appears behind.2011-12-04October 10 20132013-10-10A gilded ceremonial palanquin-style deity murti stands on a golden elephant-base carriage on wheels, draped in marigold and green leaf garlands and surmounted by a multicoloured tasselled canopy. The murti wears a crown, jewelled ornaments, a white garland and red and green skirt cloth. Behind it a large orange banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban with a red tilak; the turban and orange cloth are the only cues and his face is not clearly visible enough to assess. The banner bears Kannada text and the word Dasara. A golden ornate lectern with a microphone and water bottle stands at right. No people are visible in the scene.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti seated on a golden throne with a red velvet cushion, decorated with thick garlands of red and orange flowers and a long gold necklace. The figure wears a jeweled crown and a red-and-white decorated body, set against a deep maroon velvet curtain and ornate gold carved pillars. The golden throne has a carved lion-like or makara-style armrest. No living people are visible.2015-09-09A small silver deity murti. The murti wears a tall crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and a green-and-red garment. Above it hangs a multicoloured tasselled canopy on a metal pole. Behind the shrine is a large orange banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red forehead mark and orange robes, labelled with Kannada script, and a cropped image of trees at left. Pink and white flowers appear at the lower right. No people are visible.2010-10-17A photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a golden throne decorated with a lion-headed motif and carved panels. The murti wears a crown, a dense garland of red roses and orange flowers, and a long gold necklace, with a small green-and-red emblem on the chest. A golden elephant-shaped stand with raised trunk sits in front, draped with a red cloth on the throne and a purple cloth below. Gilded carved columns and a red curtain frame the scene. No people are visible.2015-09-24