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January 31 2009

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December 01 20112011-12-01January 20 20092009-01-20Close-up photo of a gilded metal murti or statue of a deity face, with a golden face, red lips, painted eyes and a forehead marking. It wears a red and gold turban-like headdress studded with sparkling crystal ornaments and a jeweled earring. The background is a soft yellow-green cloth. The face is an idol, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2009-06-28Close-up of a polished metal murti with a gleaming copper-gold face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, a red bindi and bright red lips. It wears a vivid orange turban adorned with a jewelled ornament of white stones, red and green gems and pearl drops, plus a matching jewelled earring and a wide jewelled necklace set with red and green stones. Golden beaded ornaments hang at the lower left, and an orange cloth drapes the right side. Nothing here is a living person, so this is a statue depicting a figure, not a person.2011-06-24July 05 20092009-07-05A close-up photograph of a copper-faced metal murti of a deity adorned for worship. The head wears a tall orange and green turban with a gold-striped band, a jewelled ornament, and a white pearl tassel draped at the side. The face has a broad smile, red lips and painted eyes. Layers of brown and gold beaded necklaces, a pearl-studded collar and jewelled earrings cover the chest. A hand with a silver-and-white bead-studded palm is raised at left. Yellow marigold and red rose garlands frame the figure against a green cloth with gold motifs. The statue is a figure of worship, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2011-12-01A close photograph of a metallic deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, red lips and painted dark eyes. It wears a bright orange turban with green and gold border, a jewelled crown with green and red stones, layered jewelled necklaces, dark brown rudraksha-style mala beads with gold spacers, and a green and gold shawl. Its raised hand is covered in white beadwork with green and red stones, and a gold staff or weapon is visible at the left edge against red drapery.2010-09-07Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti face, with glossy gold skin, painted red lips and dark eyes, wearing an orange turban with a striped gold-and-green border, a jeweled ornament with green and red stones at the front, and a strand of white pearls draped down the side. Surrounded by red, yellow and purple marigold and rose garlands, a green silk backdrop, and gold-embroidered cloth, with ornate gold and jeweled decorations at the edges. No physical people are visible.2011-11-30Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-coloured face, black-rimmed eyes and red lips, wearing an orange turban wrapped with gold trim and a jewelled crown with multicoloured stones. A jewelled tilak-style ornament with a red vertical stripe sits on the forehead, with large round jewelled earrings and a layered jewelled necklace with green stones below. Red drapery and white and red flower garlands frame the murti.2011-06-09Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, red lips and a red tilak, wearing a large jewelled crown with pearl strands and a red-and-gold turban. The figure is adorned with a jewelled necklace, sequined embroidered garments in red, maroon and gold, and multicoloured gemstone brooches. Fresh green leaves and red and yellow roses are arranged at the lower left, and orange-red silk drapes frame the image. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a golden face, red lips and large dark eyes. The head wears a red and gold turban with green-bordered brocade, adorned with a jewelled ornament set with red stones and white pearls, and a pearl-studded band at the forehead. Gold ornaments and flowers appear at the lower edge, with a red backdrop behind.2009-01-20December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copies