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October 02 2011

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A photograph of a metal deity murti of a goddess, standing or seated in a shrine niche framed by gold-embossed panels. The murti wears a tall black and white pearl-studded crown, a pink blouse, a blue-teal silk skirt with gold border, layered pearl necklaces, gold and gemstone jewellery and a long braid decorated with jewels. Yellow marigold and white and pink flower garlands drape over the shoulders and sides. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand holds a gem-set object. No people are visible.2011-10-02May 09 20152015-05-09September 30 20112011-09-30A close view of a gilded deity murti seated before a gold-embossed arch, adorned with a tall jewelled crown with pearl strands, a red-and-gold kumkum-style forehead ornament, multiple pearl and gem necklaces, a pink sari with gold border and a teal lower garment. The right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing and the left rests with a jewelled offering disc. Yellow, red and pink flower garlands frame the figure against an embroidered cream backdrop.2011-10-02December 21 20132013-12-21 +1 copiesOctober 01 20112011-10-01A metal deity murti stands in front of an ornate gold arched backdrop, adorned with a tall jewelled crown set with red and white stones, a heavy layered necklace of white and red stones, and a red and gold brocade garment. Garlands of white, yellow, maroon and green flowers hang on either side. One hand holds a small metal implement. The murti has no living people present in the frame.2010-11-14December 28 20082008-12-28A close-up of a silver-plated deity murti of a goddess, decorated with an ornate silver crown, heavy silver necklaces with turquoise and pink inlay, large silver earrings, and a purple silk garment with green border. Her silver hand holds a flower-like object and she wears a nose ring and red bindi. A garland of red roses, white and yellow flowers hangs over her shoulder against a grey stone wall with a gold-framed arch behind her. No physical people are visible.2008-10-04July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal deity murti, a female figure wearing an ornate jewelled crown with red and blue stones and pearl drops. The face has a red bindi and a white nose stud. Layered white and pearl necklaces with red and green stones cover the chest, with a green and red brocade sari and a long black braid decorated with white floral ornaments. Its raised hand holds a stem-like object and the other hand is open at the side. The backdrop is a painted rocky landscape. No living people are visible.A gilded metal murti of a goddess, shown standing with a flower-garlanded figure beside a red and orange draped backdrop. She wears a green silk sari with gold borders, a sheer silver-grey blouse overlay, layered gold necklaces with green stones, jhumka earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled headpiece, with black hair in plaits decorated with roses. Her raised hand holds a green-and-gold ceremonial implement, and tiered floral garlands of white and red flowers hang across the scene. Ornate gold carved architecture surrounds the figure. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-10-05