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December 26 2008

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Close-up photograph of a deity murti or decorated figure draped in an orange cloth with a maroon and gold-bordered sash. Multiple garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang over both shoulders. A row of three silver-toned bands studded with white stones runs across the head, with a round gold ornament set with a red stone at the centre of the chest. A large woven golden hat-like shape frames the top corners. The background is softly blurred in red and blue. No person's face is visible.

Close-up photograph of a deity murti draped in an orange and gold-bordered cloth, wearing a multi-strand jewelled necklace with a red stone pendant and a heavy gold chain with round gold beads. Two tall pillars of flower garlands frame the image, built in alternating bands of yellow, purple, red, and white blossoms with green leaves. The murti sits on a gold ornamental base or vessel. No people are visible.

July 20 2010

Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured ceremonial staff or pillar wrapped with white jasmine garlands alternating with red and yellow flower garlands and green leaves. Several bands of gold ornament set with small clear stones encircle the shaft, with a dangling gold-chain ornament hanging from one band. The background is blurred warm tones. No people are visible.

2010-10-13 +1 copies

Close-up photograph of a ceremonial figure draped in orange and maroon cloth with a gold-and-maroon patterned border, wearing a tall crown-like headdress set with rows of white stones and a central round red-and-white jewel. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang on both sides, and a polished silver-toned base appears at the bottom. The face is not visible, so no identity cue is evident. The setting is a temple-like space with red drapery behind.

A figure seated on a red satin cloth is almost entirely covered by yellow and purple marigold garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. The head wears an orange and maroon patterned turban topped with green leaves and a large ornate gold headpiece, with a band of rhinestones across the forehead. The body is wrapped in orange cloth and a wide gold-embossed waist ornament, with maroon and gold borders on the wrap. Bare feet with silver anklets appear at the lower left, and a blue cloth hangs at the upper right. The figure appears to be a decorated deity murti or a ceremonially dressed figure rather than a clearly visible person, and no face is shown.

Close-up of a ceremonial figure seated on a golden throne-like seat, with its face covered by a red-and-gold saffron turban and a white cloth wrap edged in teal and gold. A three-tier jeweled headpiece with a red central gem sits across the forehead, and thick garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers hang on both sides. A pink silk drape and gold-edged cushion frame the figure. Only clothing, garlands and ornaments are visible; no face or identifying features can be seen, so no person is identified.

May 26 2013

2013-05-26 +1 copies

October 01 2011

Close view of a seated figure in orange robes, largely covered by layered flower garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and magenta and purple blooms. The head is wrapped in a saffron cloth with rudraksha mala strands, a diamond-studded crown band across the forehead, and a heavy gold pendant with rudraksha beads at the chest. Orange robes are visible at the shoulders and lap, with a white cloth below. Only the upper body and face-covering adornments are visible, and the figure is not identifiable from appearance.

Close-up photograph of a yellow-ochre sculpted figure. It is framed by thick garlands of red and yellow flowers, with a diamond-studded gold ornament with a red central stone at the base, and green leaves nearby. No people are visible; the image shows an adorned murti during ritual decoration.

A close photograph of a black stone Shivalinga wrapped in a red-orange cloth, adorned with a gold-and-diamond band across its middle, a red gem ornament, and a gold bead necklace draped down its length. Fresh garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, purple blooms and green evergreen sprigs frame the linga on both sides. A gold base or yoni pedestal is visible at the bottom. No people are visible; this is a deity murti shown in close view.