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December 02 2012

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A gilded metal deity murti, appears to be a goddess form, adorned for worship with a jewelled crown of red, blue and turquoise enamel, heavy gold necklaces, pearl and gem earrings, and a blue silk sari. A green parrot perches on the raised golden hand holding a lotus-shaped object. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green lime beads drape the figure, with a gold-threaded orange textile behind. The scene reads as a temple decoration for darshan.2012-12-02A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. The murti wears an ornate crown with red, blue and white stone inlay and a gold tassel, heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and a blue silk garment. It holds a golden ceremonial staff in one hand and a green parrot perches near its shoulder. Garlands of green lime fruits, yellow marigolds, red flowers and white blossoms with red centres surround the figure, and a gold-patterned backdrop and carved stone wall appear behind it.2012-12-02December 29 20092009-12-29A gilded deity murti. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers surround the figure. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-11-30December 17 20112011-12-17A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, painted eyes and red lips. She wears an ornate jewelled crown in red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered diamond-like necklaces and a teal-blue silk sari with a red-and-gold border. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang over her shoulders. She holds a golden parrot-topped staff in one raised hand, with bangles on her wrist. A green and gold sequined backdrop fills the background.2011-10-02A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, adorned for worship. She wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, large ornate earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a green and gold silk garment. She holds a parrot-topped golden staff. The murti is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and rose and marigold strands, with red flower clusters on the left and right. No people are visible.2011-11-29March 04 20192019-03-04A golden deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and blue stones, a gold nose ring, layered jewelled necklaces and a white jasmine garland. It holds a golden implement with a green parrot perched on its top, and red roses and yellow flowers fill the background. Gold pillars frame the scene.2011-11-11A metal murti of a deity, polished silver-gold face with painted eyes and red lips, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with red, green and blue stones and a dangling tassel. The figure is draped in a bright orange silk garment, layered with heavy diamond-like necklaces, pendants and earrings. A golden hand is raised in blessing, with a small green parrot perched on the arm. Garlands of white jasmine and marigolds in yellow, red and purple surround the murti, with a multicoloured floral backdrop behind it.2011-12-22October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesClose photo of a gleaming gold metal deity murti. The murti wears a blue silk garment and dangling jeweled earrings; a garland of yellow and magenta flowers hangs at its right side. In the foreground, blurred gold ornamental pieces with green stones are visible. A gold arch with floral carving frames the figure against a red curtain. No physical people are visible.2010-10-09 +1 copies