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June 25 2007

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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned for alankaram, with a golden crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a nose ring, and a long braid trimmed with orange flowers. The figure wears an orange and red silk sari with gold brocade, layered white pearl and red-stone necklaces, a jewelled belt, and a raised hand holding a lotus-like object. No living people are visible in the frame.July 25 20072007-07-25A golden deity murti. The figure wears an orange silk sari with a deep red blouse and a dense arrangement of jewelled necklaces, bangles and a crown studded with red and green stones. Its raised right hand holds a lotus-like or ritual object, and small gold earrings hang from the ears. Ornate stone carving is visible behind the murti. No living people are visible.2007-08-26A gilded deity murti of a goddess, shown close-up with a golden face, red-and-white floral crown, and an elaborate jewelled headpiece. She wears heavy crystal-studded earrings, layered necklaces, a red-orange silk garment, and bangles, and holds a golden parrot-topped staff. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers frame the figure, with a gold-ornamented backdrop behind her.2008-12-26A golden metal deity murti with a gleaming face, dark hair under an ornate jeweled crown, and large jeweled earrings and nose ring. The murti wears an orange and maroon silk garment with heavy layered jeweled necklaces in white, green and red stones, and is garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. Its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it stand red velvet drapes and a carved grey stone temple pillar.2007-08-26December 26 20082008-12-26Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall golden crown, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and jewelled earrings with pearl drops. A red-and-white jewelled ornament sits on the forehead above a red bindi, and a nose ring is visible. A garland of orange flowers hangs on the right shoulder, and a red and orange garment covers the body. A golden flame-like halo stands behind the figure on the left. No a person depiction is visible; the figure is a statue, not a living person.July 01 20092009-07-01August 02 20142014-08-02Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal murti of a goddess, with a dark bun wrapped in white and orange flower garlands and a jewelled headpiece. Her face has painted kohl eyes, a red bindi and lips, and a nose stud. Heavy diamond-like earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a red sari fill the frame. A golden ornamental staff or weapon stands at left, and marigold and rose flowers surround her shoulders at right.2008-12-26May 21 20072007-05-21May 25 20072007-05-25