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November 19 20092009-11-19A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti. The figure raises one hand in a gesture and wears a bejewelled golden armlet; a garland of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers hangs over the right shoulder. A large golden arch frames the murti against a grey stone wall. No physical people are visible.2010-01-02 +2 copiesDecember 21 20092009-12-21A gilded metal deity murti, possibly a processional or temple figure, is seated in a golden ornate setting. It wears a tall jewelled crown, heavy multi-coloured gem-set necklaces and matching earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing pose. A yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland drape across its chest, and a red velvet cloth hangs behind. Below, a golden ornamental vessel is decorated with red flowers and green leaves. The golden carved frame behind the figure is elaborately decorated with scrolling foliage. No physical people are visible.2010-10-06A gilded deity murti, a seated goddess figure with a tall golden crown, ornate jewelled earrings and layered necklaces set with coloured stones. Her raised hand holds a golden lotus-like object, and she wears a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers over her shoulder. She sits on a decorated golden seat with carved animal heads, in front of an ornate silver-gold arch and dark drapery. No physical people are visible.2010-09-14A gilded deity murti adorned for worship, with a tall golden crown, polished golden face, red kumkum bindi and red lipstick, draped in layers of white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands. It holds a golden staff topped with a green parrot figure in one hand and raises the other hand, with a long red and white garland hanging from its arm. Jewelled necklaces with red and green stones cover its chest. Behind it hang green and gold sequinned drapes and an orange cloth, with yellow marigold garlands along the lower edge. No physical people are visible.2011-10-21November 19 20092009-11-19Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall ornate golden crown, red bindi, black-lined eyes and red lips. She wears heavy jeweled necklaces, large paisley-shaped jeweled earrings and a gold bodice, and her raised hand holds a lotus-like gold object. Behind her is a golden arched frame and a deep red curtain, with a garland of yellow and red flowers and green leaves draped at her right shoulder. No people are visible.2009-10-17A close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti. The face is gold with red kumkum on the forehead, a red-lipped mouth and a small nose ring. It wears a tall, ornate gold crown, large jewelled earrings set with red stones and pale shell-like motifs, and a dense collar of red, green and white stones. The raised left hand holds a gold object, and garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang at the right. The background is gold filigree and a dark red curtain. No physical people are visible, so the a person field is none.2009-06-09June 20 20092009-06-20A gilded deity murti, a golden metal figure with a tall ornate crown, red tilak dot and red lips, wearing layered jewelled necklaces, paisley earrings and a jewelled waist ornament. A garland of yellow, red and green flowers with blue-and-white accents hangs at its right side. Deep maroon drapery forms the background. The figure holds a raised golden hand near its chest. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17January 19 20132013-01-19