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December 26 2008

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Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, a metal figure with a polished gold face, arched brows, a red bindi and a gold nose ring. It wears an elaborate jewelled headdress with a red and white flower crown, a gold tikka and matching paisley-shaped jewelled earrings. Fresh marigolds in yellow and red surround it, and a gilded bird-shaped ornament appears at left against a dark blue velvet drape and a gold-patterned backdrop. Jewelled necklaces cover the chest. No physical people are visible.2008-12-26A gilded deity murti of a goddess, shown close-up with a golden face, red-and-white floral crown, and an elaborate jewelled headpiece. She wears heavy crystal-studded earrings, layered necklaces, a red-orange silk garment, and bangles, and holds a golden parrot-topped staff. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers frame the figure, with a gold-ornamented backdrop behind her.2008-12-26Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti adorned for an alankar, with a gilded face, painted eyes, red bindi and red-lipped mouth. The murti wears an elaborate jewelled headpiece, pendant earrings, a red and gold nose ring, and a heavy layered necklace set with red, green and white stones. Red velvet drapery forms the background, with red and yellow flower garlands at the right edge.2010-07-13A golden deity murti of a goddess, shown with a gilded face, red and gold silk sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. She wears a flower crown with red and white blossoms and holds a golden ceremonial object near her shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a decorated statue in a temple setting.2008-12-26Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal murti of a goddess, with a dark bun wrapped in white and orange flower garlands and a jewelled headpiece. Her face has painted kohl eyes, a red bindi and lips, and a nose stud. Heavy diamond-like earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a red sari fill the frame. A golden ornamental staff or weapon stands at left, and marigold and rose flowers surround her shoulders at right.2008-12-26April 28 20132013-04-28A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, possibly Meenakshi or Parvati-type, decorated for worship. She wears a jewelled crown with a jasmine garland in dark hair, heavy stone-studded necklaces, bangles and earrings, and a gold sari. Red and yellow rose garlands and green leaf garlands drape the figure. She holds a green parrot perched on a golden staff, and orange and gold draped fabric forms the backdrop.2011-10-13January 31 20092009-01-31Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a painted face, arched black hair, and a tall jeweled crown with a central ornament. It wears a red garment beneath layered jeweled necklaces, paisley-shaped jeweled earrings, and white and gold floral adornments. Red rose garlands surround its shoulders, and a green parrot perches on a golden stand at the left. Blurred golden lamp flames fill the foreground, and a gold-framed arch stands behind it. No physical people are visible.2017-01-04June 20 20092009-06-20A golden deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and blue stones, a gold nose ring, layered jewelled necklaces and a white jasmine garland. It holds a golden implement with a green parrot perched on its top, and red roses and yellow flowers fill the background. Gold pillars frame the scene.2011-11-11December 26 20082008-12-26