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April 25 2015

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A golden deity murti seated cross-legged, adorned with a tall gold crown set with red and green gems, a red silk blouse heavily embellished with stone work, and green silk dhoti with gold borders. Garlands of marigolds, roses, jasmine and purple flowers in yellow, red, white and purple frame the figure against a green draped backdrop and a gilded arch. The murti holds a raised hand with a flower and a second hand resting on the lap, with jeweled anklets visible at the feet. No physical people are visible, and the murti is not a depiction of a person.2015-04-25May 07 20172017-05-07A golden deity murti adorned for worship, wearing a green silk garment with heavy jewelled gold ornaments set with red and green stones, a crown with a crescent moon and a tall jewelled headdress. The murti's arms are covered in red velvet sleeves with jewelled bracelets, and one hand is raised in a blessing gesture. It is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers, with green leaves behind. No physical people are visible.2008-10-02October 01 20082008-10-01May 07 20172017-05-07March 03 20112011-03-03December 17 20162016-12-17April 23 20122012-04-23October 02 20082008-10-02A golden deity murti of a goddess is shown in close view, wearing an ornate gold crown, large gold and jewelled earrings, a gold nose ring, and a green garment with layered silver-and-gold necklaces. Her face is gold-toned with painted dark eyes and red forehead mark. She is surrounded by dense garlands of red, orange, yellow and white roses and marigolds, with a saffron-orange cloth behind. A gold ceremonial object is held at the left edge, and a small green parrot figure perches among the flowers.2013-03-10A richly decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a flower-covered throne, surrounded by red, yellow and white garlands. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a crescent ornament, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a red silk skirt bordered in gold zari. Her hand rests in her lap, and a small bronze parrot perches on a staff at her left side. A bamboo pole stands at the right edge of the frame.2008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01