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October 27 2011

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A golden metal deity murti of a goddess, decorated for worship. She wears an ornate jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, a red and gold sari with a purple border, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a long red rose garland over her shoulders. A yellow marigold garland hangs at her sides. Her raised hand holds a ceremonial ornament, and a small green parrot-like figure perches near her shoulder.2011-10-31December 05 20112011-12-05 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted black eyes and red lips, wearing an ornate jewelled crown and tall dark hair. It is draped in a red silk garment and layered gold and gemstone necklaces, with yellow marigold garlands and green leaf garlands over the shoulders. One hand holds a golden trident-like ceremonial staff, and a green-and-red decorative item is tied near the staff. Turquoise drapery forms the background. This is a statue, not a living person, and no living person is visible.2011-10-25Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti of a female figure, adorned with a jeweled crown with red and green enamel work, a gold veil draped over the head, a nose ring and large jeweled earrings. It wears a teal and pink silk garment with heavy gold and gemstone necklaces, and red and yellow flower garlands hang over the shoulders. A green parrot perches on a gold staff held in one hand, and a red and gold fan-shaped backdrop with blue ribbon trim sits behind the figure against a pink cloth. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-08-29 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a polished golden face, black hair in a high bun and braid, and a jewelled headdress with red and white stones. She wears a green silk garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, and a red-and-green parrot sits near a flame-shaped backdrop beside a ceremonial staff. No physical people are visible.2011-10-292009-June LBE-GlimpsesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, dark swept-back hair and a jewelled crown. The figure wears layered necklaces set with white, red and green stones, large paisley-shaped earrings, a red nose ring and a red-orange garment. A brass lamp or vessel is held at the left edge, with red and yellow flower garlands at the right. No people are visible.2010-07-09June 25 20092009-06-25 +1 copiesA close photograph of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall black-and-gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a red bindi, a jewelled nose ring and large jewelled earrings. Layers of silver-and-gem necklaces, bangles and a gold chain cover its chest. It wears an orange and red silk garment and holds a ceremonial ritual object in one raised hand. Yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands surround it, with green foliage at the left edge and a stone wall behind.2009-12-26A golden deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and blue stones, a gold nose ring, layered jewelled necklaces and a white jasmine garland. It holds a golden implement with a green parrot perched on its top, and red roses and yellow flowers fill the background. Gold pillars frame the scene.2011-11-11October 12 20112011-10-12Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall ornate golden crown, rudraksha beads and gold bead band across the forehead, and a vermilion tilak with kumkum. It wears a red-orange garment with a green silk blouse and sleeve with gold-toned border, heavy jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, large jewelled earrings and a nose stud. Yellow marigold garlands and green leafy garlands drape the shoulders, set against a blue satin backdrop with a gold-carved arch.2011-08-11 +1 copies