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September 18 2006

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Close view of a dark bronze deity murti of a goddess standing against a pale weathered wall. She wears a tall ornate crown with layered tiers and a central finial, large floral earrings, a beaded necklace, and a jewelled shoulder ornament with scrolled designs. Her right hand is raised in a gesture beside her chest. Part of another bronze figure with a rounded, ridged headdress appears at the right edge. No physical people are visible; the figures are metal statues.2006-09-18Close-up photograph of a dark stone sculpture of a deity, shown from the chest up. The carved face has a serene, slightly smiling expression, a band across the forehead, and a wide ornate collar necklace. Behind it, carved hair and foliage-like motifs frame the head, and green leaves and a tree trunk fill the blurred background outdoors. No people are visible.2010-07-15Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal statue of a deity murti, shown from the chest up. The figure wears a tall, intricately sculpted headdress with curled ornaments and a decorative band across the forehead, a red tilak mark between the brows, and large ring earrings. Layered ornate necklaces and a tasselled pendant rest on the chest. Warm indoor lighting reflects off the glossy surface, with a green plant visible at the right edge.Close-up photograph of a polished metal deity murti. The figure wears an elaborate tall crown or hair arrangement with floral and scrollwork detailing, a red tilak mark on the forehead, dark-outlined eyes and red-painted lips. Layered ornate necklaces, a large hoop earring and a bangle on the wrist are visible. The warm, reflective surface catches light from lamps in the background. No physical people are present.Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti with a carved face, elaborately tiered jatamukuta-style headdress, a broad carved headband, large circular earring, and layered carved necklaces across the chest. Green leaves blur in the background. The statue is a sculpted figure, not a living person.2010-07-15Close-up photograph of a bronze-toned metal statue of a dancing deity murti, shown from the chest up. The face has red lips, arched painted eyebrows and a forehead mark, and a crown with a carved figure sits atop the head. One hand is raised in a palm-out gesture while the other arm is bent across the torso. Ornate filigree-like backdrop of curved metal arcs frames the figure against a pale background. No physical people are visible.2014-08-24Close-up photograph of a dark grey stone statue of a deity, shown from the chest up with outstretched arms visible at the sides. The carved face has a calm smile, closed eyes, a vertical tilak mark on the forehead, and a carved headband with a geometric band. Long carved hair falls to the shoulders, with a circular floral earring and a beaded necklace. The background is blurred green foliage. No physical people are visible.2009-12-16Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned bronze deity murti against a black background. The figure wears a tall ornate crown with curled side ornaments and a small tilak mark on the forehead. Its face is smooth with a gentle smile, and it wears a carved necklace and armlets with floral patterns. The metal reflects warm highlights across the face and shoulders. No people are visible.Close view of a dark polished stone deity murti with carved headdress, bands of beaded necklaces and jewelled ornaments across the chest, and a serene carved face with downcast eyes. Water glistens on the stone surface. Blurred green foliage fills the background. A small purple and white bird logo sits at upper left.2011-12-28A photograph of a bronze-toned standing deity murti on a white cloth backdrop. The figure stands on a tiered lotus-style pedestal, wearing a tall ornate crown, elaborate necklaces and armlets, and a jeweled waist girdle. One hand holds a small pointed ritual object upright, and the other is raised near the shoulder. The statue is shown alone with no physical people present.December 28 20112011-12-28A close-up photograph of a dark black stone statue of a seated deity, Dakshinamurthi form, with a hand raised in abhaya-type gesture and the other hand resting on a lap in meditative posture. The carved figure wears a broad ornate necklace, armlets, a headband and a cloth wrap, with a serpent-like form behind the shoulder. Green leaves and branches fill the background. No people are visible, and the statue is a depiction of a deity rather than a person.2010-07-15