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November 05 2006

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Two garlanded deity murti sit on a low wooden stand in front of an ornate golden chair-shaped backdrop draped with a deep red cloth. The larger figure wears a blue and gold sari with layered necklaces and bangles, and is wreathed in white jasmine garlands edged with yellow and red flowers. The smaller figure, to the left, wears a maroon cloth with a gold border and a pink flower in its hair, also garlanded with white jasmine and yellow and red blooms. Scattered petals lie on the floor and a wooden door and pink wall stand at the left edge. No people are visible.2006-11-05November 05 20062006-11-05Two deity forms displayed on wooden stands in front of a plain wall and a wooden door with a purple bird emblem. On the left, a gold kalasha-like finial rises from a draped maroon cloth with gold border, garlanded with white jasmine, green leaves, yellow and orange flowers, and a pink rose. On the right, a gold-coloured deity murti in a blue and gold saree and silver ornaments stands before an ornate gold-toned backdrop, garlanded with white jasmine, marigold-type flowers and greenery. Yellow flower petals lie scattered on the floor.2006-11-05June 05 20122012-06-05October 04 20162016-10-04November 29 20172017-11-29June 28 20142014-06-28Two gilded deity murti seated side by side on a red and yellow throne decorated with multicolored flower garlands in red, yellow, purple and white. The male figure wears an orange turban and a gold crown, holds a staff and a flower, and wears heavy gold and bead necklaces with an orange garment. The female figure wears a gold crown, pearl and jewel necklaces and a teal sari. A gold arch frames the throne, and a red patterned rug lies in front. No physical people are visible.2013-07-07 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti stands at the centre of a flower-decorated shrine. The metal figure has a silver-jewelled crown and gold-and-silver ornaments, with a multi-strand necklace, earrings and gold arm bands. It wears an orange and red sari with gold border and a green lower garment. Its hands show mudras, one raised. Layered white jasmine garlands, red roses and green leaves frame it, with yellow marigolds and purple flowers behind. A red and gold canopy hangs above. No physical people are visible.2010-10-12 +1 copiesMay 21 20182018-05-21 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti is seated within an arch of yellow marigold garlands on a dark red upholstered throne. The murti has a red tilak on its forehead, a tall ornate crown, layered gold necklaces and a teal-green garment with an orange and red patterned shawl. It holds a ceremonial staff in one hand. Behind it stands an elaborate gold-toned carved backdrop against bright pink drapery.2016-12-05A photograph of a priest in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl standing at left, his arms reaching into a richly decorated deity murti with a conical crown, a trident-like staff and layered gold necklaces. The murti is draped in flower garlands of red roses, orange marigolds, white blossoms and yellow chrysanthemums, with a smaller murti in a blue-green silk dress and a jewelled necklace beside it. Behind them stand a gold ornate frame and a maroon curtain. The priest is adjusting the garlands and ornaments as part of temple decoration. No other people are visible.2015-01-09