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December 31 2011

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Close-up photo of a golden metal deity murti. The face has painted red lips, dark eyes and a red bindi. Heavy gold necklaces and a jeweled collar sit above green leaf garlands and red roses draped on the shoulders. One hand holds a golden staff or implement. Behind it, carved stone pillars and brackets of a temple hall are visible, with bright daylight at the right.2011-11-11A close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti, a female form with a polished copper-gold face, wearing an elaborate jewelled crown studded with red, green and white stones. Heavy gem-set necklaces, a rudraksha mala and large jewelled earrings adorn the figure, and a golden-red garment is draped beneath garlands of yellow and magenta flowers with green leaf strands. The murti raises a hand holding a green-and-gold ornamental staff or lotus-like object. The background is a blurred stone wall. No physical people are visible.2011-12-31September 30 20112011-09-30Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, and layered gold and stone necklaces with a rudraksha mala at the chest. Yellow and magenta flower garlands and green leaf garlands drape the shoulders. The left hand holds a trident-like staff against a gilded background, and the figure wears a maroon silk garment. No physical people are visible.2011-12-31A golden utsava murti of a deity is seen close up on a processional ratha, wearing an ornate crown with pink, green and white patterned embellishment, and white jasmine garlands draped over its shoulder. It wears a red and gold brocade garment with silver and teal trim, a pink silk cloth, silver earrings and chest ornaments, and is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves. A cream draped cloth hangs on the left and a golden ornate fitting appears at the right, with a raised golden hand holding an object at the left edge.A gilded deity murti. Red rose garlands drape the shoulders and green leaves frame the figure. The murti holds a golden vel-like staff in one hand and a golden staff with a flame-like finial in the other, set against a carved stone pillar and gilded backdrop.2011-12-28November 06 20112011-11-06A close-up photograph of a copper-toned metal deity murti. The murti wears a deep orange-maroon silk garment with gold woven patterns, and yellow and magenta flower garlands rest at its right side. A golden embossed backdrop and dark red curtain frame the murti, and a partial metal figure with a trunk appears at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15December 28 20112011-12-28A golden deity murti decorated for worship, with a tall jewelled crown set with red, blue and green stones and a golden face with large eyes. Thick garlands of orange and yellow marigolds with green leaves drape the shoulders, over pearl and gem necklaces and ornate earrings. It wears an orange and gold brocade garment, and a golden staff or weapon rests at the left side. A purple backdrop and gold panels surround the figure.2014-05-19Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06November 27 20112011-11-27