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September 07 2011

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A gilded metal deity murti stands upright, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown set with red and green stones and a large fan-shaped golden halo behind the head. It wears an orange and gold brocade shawl with swastika motifs and a blue and gold silk garment. A large green teardrop pendant with diamond-like stones and pearl drops hangs on the chest, with a long multi-strand necklace of white and red stones. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand hangs down. Tall ceremonial staffs with tasselled tops flank the figure against a dark background.2011-09-07September 07 20112011-09-07A gilded metal deity murti stands in a shrine niche under an ornate golden arch. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a red gem and a radiating halo of metal rays, and is heavily adorned with layered gold beaded necklaces, green and red gemstones, and diamond-like studded jewellery. The raised right hand displays a jewelled palm, the left hand is open, and two shaft-like arms with curved fingers flank the figure. It wears a magenta and purple silk garment with gold zari border, and a green band at the waist. Only the statue is visible, with no people present.A gilded metal deity murti stands in a decorated display, shown from the chest up. It wears a tall tiered golden crown with a red gemstone at the front and a radiating golden halo behind the head. The figure is covered in a dense golden bead and jewel armour with red, green and white stones, along with a white-stone-studded raised right hand. Its upper arms hold golden staffs with pointed finials, and a magenta silk garment with gold brocade borders drapes over the shoulders, with a green-and-gold sash at the waist. The background is a plain pale wall with gold-leaf panels visible at the top corners.June 13 20092009-06-13November 19 20152015-11-19June 13 20092009-06-13Photo 11728721 +2 copiesA close view of a gilded metal statue of a deity murti decorated for display. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a jewelled band, a gold and crystal-studded necklace layered over a golden chest piece, pink-and-white stone earrings, and a red and gold silk cloth draped over the shoulder. In its raised right hand it holds a golden lotus bud, and behind it stands an ornate embossed gold panel with floral and bird-like relief work. The background is a plain cream wall. No living people are visible.A 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 gilded deity murti stands at centre, wearing a tall golden crown with radiating sunburst-style spikes and a red gem at its front. The metal face is polished silver-toned, with a red-lipped mouth. Heavy gold beaded necklaces and a dense jeweled breastplate set with red, green and white stones cover the torso. A purple shawl with gold border runs over the shoulders. The raised right hand is decorated with white and multicoloured stones in a palm pattern, and the left hand rests open at the side. The background is pale cream panelling, with a faint purple bird logo at upper left.A photograph of a gilded metal statue of a female deity murti, shown from the chest up. She wears a tall golden crown with a jeweled band, ruby and emerald-studded earrings, layered gold beaded necklaces with a large round pendant set with a green stone, and a red and gold silk garment. Her raised right hand holds a golden kalasha-like object, and an ornate gilded backdrop with repoussé floral and bird motifs stands behind her. No living people are present.