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December 28 2009

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A close photograph of a copper-faced deity murti with a red-and-orange turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent. The figure wears a blue garment under layered gold and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and large jewelled earrings. Its raised right hand is covered in bejewelled ornaments and it holds a golden trident, while the left hand holds a lotus stem. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arm and a vessel rests at the lower edge. The background is a deep red drape. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30A bronze deity murti of a goddess stands centred in a heavily ornamented ceremonial display, adorned with thick marigold garlands in bright yellow-orange. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and white stones and a crescent ornament, a large red-stoned pendant necklace, a nose ring and red lips. It holds a small bronze lamp and a white flower in one hand. Behind it, green and maroon silk cloth with gold zari border and a gold-embroidered green drape frame the figure. No physical people are visible.2015-12-24A golden metal deity murti of a multi-armed goddess dominates the frame, wearing a tall gold crown, a silver-toned face with a red bindi, layered gold and jeweled necklaces and large earrings. Many of her hands hold ritual weapons and objects, including a trident, a bell and a damaru-like drum, while garlands of orange marigold and red, green and white flowers drape her shoulders and arms. The background is warm red-brown with a blurred shelf of colourful cloth. No physical people are visible, and the image is a photograph of the murti rather than a depiction of a person.2010-11-09A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti wearing a tall golden crown and ornate jewelled necklaces with pearls and coloured stones, a red-orange silk garment, and a dark pot-like face. It holds a silver trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The figure is surrounded by garlands of orange marigolds, red, green and white wool-like flowers, and brass ritual objects including a conch-shaped ornament. The background is blurred and dark red. The image is a photo of a statue, not a living person.2010-11-09September 27 20142014-09-27 +1 copiesA golden deity murti, a shrine figure with a polished metallic face, red lips and a red turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown. It is adorned with sparkling jewelled earrings, a rudraksha mala, layered gold and gem necklaces and a red gemstone pendant. It wears a blue and gold brocade garment and holds a gold trident in one hand and a golden staff with a green parrot in the other. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang at its side against a red velvet drape.2010-11-09November 26 20172017-11-26A metal deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with a tall jeweled crown, a white jasmine garland draped from shoulder to hip, and red roses at the sides. The figure wears a royal blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces with red and green stones, and a green-stone waist belt. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it rises a large gold hooded backdrop, with a red cloth on the left edge.2013-02-22A golden deity murti decorated for procession stands on a ratha or palanquin amid garlands. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with red, green and white beadwork, a blue brocade garment, layered pearl-and-bead necklaces and large beaded earrings. One hand holds a raised golden staff, and the other rests near the waist. Yellow and red marigold garlands and a green-and-maroon fabric canopy frame the figure.2009-01-12October 01 20112011-10-01September 30 20082008-09-30A metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, large jewelled crown and drop earrings, and a red and gold umbrella-like halo behind her. She wears a green silk sari with a red and gold border, layered jewelled necklaces set with green, red and white stones, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape her shoulders and arms. Her raised hand holds a stylised silver staff or sceptre, with bangles on her wrist. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and is shown against a pink background.2011-08-31 +1 copies