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September 19 2011

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Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti of a goddess with a face of polished gold, arched eyebrows, a red tilak on the forehead, a gold nose ring and red lips. A crown of red roses and green leaves sits on its head, and matching garlands of red roses, yellow flowers and green leaves drape over the shoulders. Heavy jewelled gold necklaces, large jewelled drop earrings with red stones, and a blue garment are visible, with a golden ceremonial staff or implement at the left edge. The background is a blurred stone pillar. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti adorned for worship. A large crown of red roses sits atop the head, with a dark hair-like base beneath. The face has a gold sheen, kohl-lined eyes, a red-jeweled tilak, and a jeweled nose ring. Heavy jeweled earrings, layered diamond-like necklaces with red and green stones, and a blue velvet garment are visible. Green leaf garlands and red and yellow rose garlands drape the figure. A gilded ornamental handle or staff with a green bird figure appears at left. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19September 19 20112011-09-19September 20 20112011-09-20September 18 20112011-09-18September 19 20112011-09-19A close photograph of a gilded deity murti, with a golden face, red lips, kohl-lined eyes and a red bindi. It wears a black crown-like headdress edged with white and red jewelled ornaments, large pink and white jewelled earrings, and a jewelled necklace over a green garment. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers surround it, with green foliage and purple blossoms at the edges and a stone wall behind.2009-12-29September 16 20112011-09-16July 07 20092009-07-07 +3 copiesJune 29 20092009-06-29Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship, its face in profile with red lips, kohl-lined eyes and a jewelled forehead ornament. Its head is crowned with a dense cluster of red roses and green leafy garlands. A jewelled ornament with red stones hangs at the ear. Behind it, blurred gold and red drapery, glittering beaded and crystal decorations and a green-and-gold carved object suggest an elaborately decorated altar or procession setting. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19