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October 04 2011

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A metal deity murti of a goddess, with a gold and jewelled crown and a dark blue-black silk sari with gold border. She wears layered gold and gem necklaces, a nose ring, and garlands of yellow and white chrysanthemums with red roses. The figure is seated against an ornate gold arched backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-10-04Close-up photograph of a bronze-toned deity murti adorned for worship. The figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown of red, gold and white pearl-beaded work set with green, red and blue stones, with a tassel hanging at the side. Yellow and red flower garlands surround the face and shoulders. The murti wears layered gold and gemstone necklaces, pearl chokers, large earrings and a nose ring, with a dark green sari bordered in gold. A small decorative bird motif appears near the shoulder. The background is a shimmering gold brocade cloth.2011-10-04A bronze deity murti is seated and adorned with a jeweled crown, multiple strands of gold and pearl necklaces, a green and orange sari, and a large kalasha-style pendant. Red roses, yellow chrysanthemums and white flowers form garlands around it, and a tall green palm frond rises beside the figure. The silver-patterned backdrop frames the murti in a shrine setting. No physical people are visible.2011-10-05Close photograph of a bronze-toned deity murti adorned with a jewelled crown and ornate gold necklaces set with red, green and white stones and pearls. The figure wears an orange garment and a green and gold waist cloth, with a red-and-yellow flower garland around the shoulders. A green palm frond stands to the right and a silver-embossed backdrop frames the scene. The face has a red bindi and a jewelled nose ring. The image is a statue, not a living person.2011-10-05A bronze-toned deity murti of a goddess stands in a decorated shrine, adorned with a jeweled crown, multiple jeweled necklaces, and a stone-studded waist belt. She wears an orange silk sari with a dark green border and is draped with red, yellow and white flower garlands. A tall green palm frond rises beside her. The background is an ornate gold-toned metal arch. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-10-05September 30 20082008-09-30Close photograph of a black stone deity murti adorned with an ornate silver crown and jewelled headdress set with red, green and white stones. The face bears a white and red tilak, with a gold nose ring, jewelled earrings and a heavy embellished necklace over a green garment. Red, white and yellow flower garlands and a yellow rose surround the figure against a blue cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.A photograph of a deity murti, a golden metal figure dressed in heavy silver and gold jewellery, with layered necklaces, coin-style gold pendants, a jewelled crown and a dark cap-like headdress. It is surrounded by white jasmine garlands and a bed of red roses, with a small orange flower held in the figure's hand. A brass kalasha-like finial and a brass vessel sit in the lower foreground. Dark velvet fabric drapes the scene. No living people are visible, and the figure is a statue, so no a person depiction is identifiable.2018-04-24May 07 20172017-05-07October 04 20112011-10-04A close photograph of a metallic deity murti, silver-toned with a serene face, adorned with a red-orange and gold headdress set with a crescent moon and a large jewelled circular ornament. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces, a rust-brown silk garment, and crystal earrings, with a red bindi on the forehead. Large red and orange marigold and rose garlands drape around it, and ornate gold repoussé metalwork forms the backdrop with a small metal horse figure at right.2011-10-05December 05 20162016-12-05