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December 28 20082008-12-28Close-up photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, with a golden face, a jeweled crown and a red cloth draped over the head. The figure wears an ornate bejeweled armour-like covering set with red, green and white stones, and large jeweled pendants hang on either side. Thick garlands of orange, purple, maroon, green and white flowers frame the figure. No physical people are visible.2010-11-14December 26 20082008-12-26A gilded deity murti, a Vishnu-form or Venkateswara-style utsava image, stands in a procession setting, decorated with a large arch of yellow and magenta marigold garlands. It wears an ornate jewelled crown, a red and gold silk garment, a tall gold-and-red tilak with a vertical mark, large round jewelled earrings, and layered gold and gemstone necklaces including a green stone pendant. It holds a golden conch-like hand implement and a dried grass whisk, with a smoky haze behind and red flowers at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti face, with glossy gold skin, painted red lips and dark eyes, wearing an orange turban with a striped gold-and-green border, a jeweled ornament with green and red stones at the front, and a strand of white pearls draped down the side. Surrounded by red, yellow and purple marigold and rose garlands, a green silk backdrop, and gold-embroidered cloth, with ornate gold and jeweled decorations at the edges. No physical people are visible.2011-11-30December 01 20112011-12-01A golden deity murti decorated for alankar, seated against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall red and orange turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown with a crescent motif. Heavy layered necklaces and paisley-shaped jeweled earrings glitter with white, red and green stones. In one hand it holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like top, and a green leaf garland drapes over the left side. The face is gilded with red lips and a red tilak. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, its face turned to the side, wearing an orange-red turban with a pearl tassel and a jewelled ornament at the brow. It has jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace, and an ornate silver-and-gold armlet on the upper arm. The murti is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped in orange and green cloth with gold shimmer. The hand raised in front holds a jewelled silver ornamental piece studded with coloured stones. No people are visible; the statue is the only figure in the scene.2011-11-30March 13 20132013-03-13A metal deity murti decorated for festival worship, shown in close frontal view against a grey stone wall. The figure wears a vivid red-orange turban-like cloth with gold border, a crown studded with multicoloured stones, and heavy layered necklaces and a jewelled belt over a dark blue velvet garment. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing, covered in sparkling stones with green and red inlay, while the left hand holds a golden ceremonial staff. Yellow and white flower garlands drape the figure and surround its base. No physical people are visible.2007-12-23 +1 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26November 14 20102010-11-14