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October 12 2011

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October 13 20112011-10-13October 13 20112011-10-13October 13 20112011-10-13A gilded, mask-like face of a seated figure dominates the frame, adorned with a pearl-and-gold headpiece, a red bindi, a nose stud and large jhumka earrings. The figure wears layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, a red and yellow garland, and an orange garment, with a golden hand raised in a blessing gesture. Behind is a green cloth with gold embroidery and carved stone pillars. This appears to be a decorated deity murti or statue in a temple setting, not a living person. No physical people are visible.2011-09-11A golden metal deity murti of a female form stands in a temple setting, adorned with a tall black hair crown topped with a jeweled ornament, gold earrings, a nose ring, and elaborate layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones. It wears an orange brocade garment and a blue silk cloth at the lower body, with red and white rose and jasmine garlands draped across its shoulders and arms. One hand raises a golden ritual object, and a teal drapery and carved gold panel stand behind it against a stone wall.2011-08-19Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti, its polished golden-bronze face with painted eyes, red lips and a red bindi, wearing an ornate jewelled crown in pink, green and white stones. It has heavy stone-set necklaces, large jewelled earrings and a nose ring, and is draped in an orange garment with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. The murti holds a metal implement in one hand, with a green fabric backdrop and a stone wall behind it.2011-09-27December 16 20092009-12-16A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a polished golden face, arched brows, red lips and a red bindi, adorned with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, ruby-and-emerald earrings and a jewelled headpiece. Her long black braid is wrapped with gold ribbon and draped with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands. She wears an orange brocade garment and holds a golden staff topped by a green parrot. Behind her is a glowing orange and gold backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-11-21Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti with a tall ornate golden crown, red and white kumkum-marked forehead and a jeweled nose ring. The figure is adorned with layered gold and jeweled necklaces, red rose and white flower garlands and green leaf garlands. A green and gold cloth hangs behind, and a carved stone wall lies to the right. The murti is a statue, not a living person.2011-10-22A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, possibly Meenakshi or Parvati-type, decorated for worship. She wears a jewelled crown with a jasmine garland in dark hair, heavy stone-studded necklaces, bangles and earrings, and a gold sari. Red and yellow rose garlands and green leaf garlands drape the figure. She holds a green parrot perched on a golden staff, and orange and gold draped fabric forms the backdrop.2011-10-13A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces cover the chest, and a red flower garland drapes over the shoulders. A golden hand holding a sceptre-like attribute is visible at the left edge. Behind the figure are flower decorations in yellow marigold, red and purple blooms. No people are visible; the image shows only the deity murti and floral setting.2010-10-16