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November 05 2010

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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, large red-painted lips, dark painted eyes and a red-and-gold turban-style headdress. The murti wears jewelled ornaments: large paisley-shaped chandelier earrings set with red and white stones, a crown ornament with red centre stone, a tiered jewelled necklace and ornate beadwork across the chest in red, green and gold. Red velvet drapes form the background, and a green leafy garland and a gold lamp stand are visible at the edges. No people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a large face, red lips and dark painted eyes, wearing a red and orange patterned turban decorated with a gold jeweled ornament and a pearl tassel hanging at the side. The murti is framed by red silk drapery and gold ornaments, with a green leaf-like decoration at right. No physical people are visible; the image shows a statue only.2015-05-05April 28 20132013-04-28Close view of a gilded metal deity murti with a large jewelled crown of white, green and pink stones and a red tilak on the forehead. Large paisley-shaped earrings studded with pink and white stones hang from the ears. A small silver parrot-like bird perches on a silver stand held near its shoulder. A red draped backdrop and a flower-patterned cloth fill the background, with another ornate golden figure partly visible at left. No physical people are visible.2009-07-05A golden deity murti decorated for alankar, seated against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall red and orange turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown with a crescent motif. Heavy layered necklaces and paisley-shaped jeweled earrings glitter with white, red and green stones. In one hand it holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like top, and a green leaf garland drapes over the left side. The face is gilded with red lips and a red tilak. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13A golden murti of a deity wearing an ornate orange and gold jeweled crown, a pearl-and-gem studded headdress, and heavy gem-set gold necklaces over a deep blue garment. Fresh white jasmine garlands drape around the figure against a bright orange silk backdrop. The murti holds a small green parrot perched on its raised golden hand. This is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2012-05-11A close-up photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity, dressed in a red silk turban with a peacock feather, a jeweled ornamental crown, pearl strands, and ornate red-and-gold garments with jeweled earrings and a green leaf offering at the lower left. The figure is set against a deep red velvet drapery with a gilded arch above and a golden ceremonial implement at the left edge. No living person is visible; the figure is a statue, so no physical a person candidate appears.2009-06-17A golden deity murti, a shrine figure with a polished metallic face, red lips and a red turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown. It is adorned with sparkling jewelled earrings, a rudraksha mala, layered gold and gem necklaces and a red gemstone pendant. It wears a blue and gold brocade garment and holds a gold trident in one hand and a golden staff with a green parrot in the other. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang at its side against a red velvet drape.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, bold black-painted eyes and red lips. It wears a red and pink brocade turban topped with a gold crown-like headpiece, a jewelled ornament with green and red stones, and pearl strands. Heavy jewelled earrings, a sparkling multi-stone necklace and a crystal-studded garment cover the chest. Red drapery forms the background. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A gilded deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold relief and deep red velvet drapes. The figure wears a pink and red turban with a jeweled crest, a red tilak on the forehead, and heavy layered necklaces, pearl strands and jeweled chest ornaments with red and green stones. Its raised left hand shows an open palm and the right arm holds a gold staff with a green parrot perched near the shoulder. Garlands of green leaves and flowers are draped on the arms. This is a statue, not a person, so no physical people are present.2010-11-05Close photograph of a golden deity murti. The face is golden with red lips and kohl-lined eyes. Heavy silver-white and jewelled necklaces, paisley-shaped earrings and a bejewelled raised right hand with a green stone and gold-red patterned design cover the figure. Behind it hang deep red velvet drapes, with green leaves and flowers visible at the left edge.2010-07-13 +1 copies