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December 31 20102010-12-31July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesA close-up of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. The face has painted eyes, red lips and a nose ring, and wears a jewelled golden crown with red and green stones and a white flower. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and is draped in a thick red rose garland and layered pearl, emerald and ruby necklaces over a dark blue-black garment. A blue backdrop and a stone pillar frame the figure.2011-08-28 +1 copiesA close photograph of a golden-faced deity murti, a goddess figure, adorned with a jewelled crown and tiara, red and green stone earrings, a nose ring, and layered gem-studded necklaces over a red and orange silk garment. A tall bronze spear or lance stands in front of the figure. Red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves form garlands and floral decoration around the murti. No physical people are visible.2011-09-28A close photograph of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall black-and-gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a red bindi, a jewelled nose ring and large jewelled earrings. Layers of silver-and-gem necklaces, bangles and a gold chain cover its chest. It wears an orange and red silk garment and holds a ceremonial ritual object in one raised hand. Yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands surround it, with green foliage at the left edge and a stone wall behind.2009-12-26Close-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.2008-12-26A 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 golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple shrine, wearing an ornate jewelled crown with red, green and gold stones, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a deep green silk sari. Yellow marigold and pink flower garlands drape the figure, and it raises one hand holding a lotus-like stem. Behind it hangs an orange and gold fabric and a flame-like metal backdrop, with a stone temple wall at right.2011-11-18 +1 copiesA golden deity murti of a goddess stands framed by a dense arch of flower garlands in red, magenta, yellow and white, with green leaves between them. She wears a tall jeweled crown, red silk garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces and large earrings. She holds a lotus-like sceptre and a small round object in her raised hands, with a gold-toned ornamental background behind her. No people are visible.2011-12-10December 26 20082008-12-26A 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.2008-12-26