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October 03 2011

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A richly decorated deity murti is seated amid dense garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, magenta globe amaranth and red roses. The figure wears a jewelled gold crown, a white dhoti with red and gold border, a blue velvet-sleeved upper garment, and heavy gold and diamond-style necklaces with large pendant plates and coin-like ornaments. It holds a white rose in one raised hand and a gold staff or mace-like object in the other. This is a decorated statue or murti, not a living person, shown in a floral alankaram setting.2011-10-03Close-up of a golden deity murti decorated for worship, wearing an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent moon ornament, red and white gemstones, and a jewelled green garment encrusted with gold and stones. Surrounding it are garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red flowers, with green leaves behind. No physical people are visible.2008-10-02October 03 20112011-10-03December 17 20162016-12-17October 03 20112011-10-03October 11 20142014-10-11January 15 20162016-01-15January 15 20162016-01-15October 03 20112011-10-03December 05 20142014-12-05Close view of a deity murti reclining or lying within a dense arrangement of flower garlands in yellow marigold, white, red and magenta. The figure has a golden face with a tilak, a dark flowing wig, and a large gold necklace with ornate jewelled pendants and emerald-green and red stone inlays. Golden crown with pink and gold decorations, and blue-wrapped arms with golden armbands and bangles hold gold objects. Ornate ceremonial decoration fills the frame, with a corner of colourful fabric and a green-edged cloth at lower right.2008-10-03A richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like dais under a gold arch with a yellow silk backdrop. The figure wears an ornate black velvet crown embellished with pearls, red and green stones, a dense gold and jewelled necklace, a blue-violet velvet garment with a teal and gold bordered shawl, and a green teardrop gem on the chest. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers surround the figure, and gold hand implements are held in the hands. No physical people are visible.2014-10-02