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January 31 2009

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Close-up photo of a gold-plated deity murti with a serene face, red lips and a red tilak mark on the forehead. It wears a white jasmine flower garland over its dark hair bun, jeweled headband, earrings and layered gold necklaces with green beads. Fresh white flower garlands hang at the bottom of the frame, and a golden vahana-like ornament is partly visible at left. Behind it, large dried palm fronds fill the background against a plain wall.2007-05-28March 25 20132013-03-25A close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, a gilded statue of a figure with a tall decorative crown and a wrapped red-and-gold turban, a red tilak on the forehead, and red lips. The face is glossy gold with a small nose ring. White jasmine garlands with red flowers hang over the shoulders, and a sparkling jewelled necklace is visible at the bottom. Dried palm fronds and a dark wall fill the background, lit warmly.2007-05-28July 20 20102010-07-20Close view of a copper-toned deity murti with a tall crown and red tilak on the forehead, wearing a magenta silk garment with gold brocade and a large jeweled necklace. A garland of white jasmine flowers frames the figure behind it, set within an ornate copper-coloured frame. The murti holds a raised ceremonial object in one hand, and marigold-orange flowers and green leaves rest at the lower left. No people are visible.2007-09-24July 20 20102010-07-20A gilded metal deity murti is dressed in a fuchsia-pink silk garment and adorned with a layered white and green-and-pink stone necklace with a central floral medallion. The murti is draped in white jasmine garlands and pink flower garlands, wears a tall crown, and holds a raised hand with a bent-finger mudra. Behind it hang gold and maroon drapes. No people are visible.2009-01-31January 31 20092009-01-31A gilt metal deity murti stands in a temple niche, photographed close up at night. The figure wears an ornate tall crown with floral and foliate repoussé work and a red tilak on the forehead. Its face is smiling with red lips. It is draped in white and red flower garlands, with a deep maroon bodice, layered pearl and bead necklaces and a pendant. A flaming halo or ornamental fire-form backdrop and a long ceremonial staff rise beside it, and carved grey stone pillars surround it. No people are visible.2007-04-17A close photograph of a bronze-coloured metal deity murti of a goddess, standing within an ornate arched metal frame. She wears a tall conical crown, a red tilak on her forehead, dark kohl-lined eyes and red lips. Her pink and gold brocade garment is draped over one shoulder and decorated with a white stone-studded floral necklace and a jewelled pendant with red accents, with gold thread tassels at the shoulder. Her raised hand holds a vessel-like object. Behind her, a red fabric and blurred golden surfaces are visible.2010-09-152007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIJuly 20 20102010-07-20