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December 22 20132013-12-22April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJuly 21 20102010-07-21A golden-bodied statue of a sage stands in a gilded arched niche against a green cloth backdrop, dressed in a maroon robe with a gold-edged sash and an orange-and-gold turban. The statue's raised right hand makes a blessing gesture, and it wears layered garlands of yellow, orange, red and green flowers, with a beaded mala around its neck. A heap of marigold and rose petals covers its base. A hand in orange sleeve reaches in from the upper left to ring a bell. Beside it stands another gilded deity figure with a crown and garlands. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no people other than the hand are visible.2013-12-22A photograph of a golden deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow, white, red and purple flowers, set beneath an ornate golden arch. A person in a red garment with a long dark braid stands at left, arm raised and scattering yellow flower petals over the murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown, large earrings, layered necklaces and an orange-red turban-like cloth. Flower petals are visible falling in the air around the figure.2016-01-03Close photograph of a seated figure's bare feet resting on a heap of yellow marigold and pink and white petals scattered over the floor, a padapuja style offering. The figure wears an orange saffron garment and a garland of yellow and red flowers hangs at the waist. Gold-coloured footrests or a low dais frame the feet, with white draped cloth and orange fabric at the sides. Petals also fall across the saffron cloth.2007-12-25A golden-faced statue of a robed figure stands in a gilded arched niche backed by green drapery, its right hand raised in blessing. The figure wears an orange-brown turban, a maroon robe with silver trim and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and is garlanded with bands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. A heap of yellow marigold and red rose petals covers the base, with more petals scattered on the floor in front. Carved stone pillars and an orange cloth edge frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2013-12-22A woman in an orange sari with a wide yellow border leans over a richly decorated deity murti, adorning or touching it with her hands. The murti is covered in multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, with gold jewellery and a golden crown-like headdress. At the left edge a man with a shaved head, white tilak on his forehead and an orange-and-yellow cloth stands nearby. Golden ornaments and a golden figure are visible at upper right. The scene suggests a temple alankaram or puja setting.2015-01-04January 15 20172017-01-15A photograph of a temple shrine during a puja. A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a short-sleeved top and a bare right arm raises his hand, scattering yellow petals toward an ornate golden throne-like pedestal (peetha) holding a deity murti decorated with white and red flower garlands and marigold heaps. To the left, a large deity statue wears yellow and red garlands and gold ornaments. Brass oil lamps stand nearby, with bowls of fruit, flowers and onions in the foreground. Another person's arm and a plate of marigolds appear at the lower left edge. Background shows trees and a red-railed gate. a person cues: the seated figure wears saffron clothing, but the face and hair are not clearly visible enough to confirm identity.2010-07-21A photograph of a deity murti seated on a green draped platform inside a gilded arched shrine frame. The figure wears a red and gold cloth, a leopard-print shawl, a beaded necklace and a tall crown-like headdress, with long dark hair. The murti is surrounded by a dense arch of marigolds in yellow, magenta and red, with a pink flower garland at its base. Potted plants and terracotta pots line the steps on both sides, and an orange wall and a partly visible doorway with a person in white stand in the background.2011-12-10A photograph of a deity murti seated on an ornate gold palanquin-style base, heavily decorated with white jasmine garlands, yellow marigold and red rose petals, and a strand of large yellow beads draped across it. Brass oil lamps stand behind and beside it, and fruit and offerings sit at the front. Beside the murti, a carved grey stone temple wall shows a standing figure in relief. A green-and-maroon garland hangs at the left edge. No people are visible in the frame.2010-07-21