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September 27 20112011-09-27Close photo of a gilded metal murti of a goddess, wearing an ornate jewelled crown in green, red and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, and a rich green and gold silk sari with a gold border. Red rose and yellow marigold garlands with green leaves hang across her shoulders. Beside her stands a second gilded figure with an orange shawl and a raised green-tipped hand, against a green and gold brocade backdrop. No living people are visible; the setting suggests a temple puja display of deity murtis.2011-09-27Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti, its polished golden-bronze face with painted eyes, red lips and a red bindi, wearing an ornate jewelled crown in pink, green and white stones. It has heavy stone-set necklaces, large jewelled earrings and a nose ring, and is draped in an orange garment with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. The murti holds a metal implement in one hand, with a green fabric backdrop and a stone wall behind it.2011-09-27A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a polished golden face, arched brows, red lips and a red bindi, adorned with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, ruby-and-emerald earrings and a jewelled headpiece. Her long black braid is wrapped with gold ribbon and draped with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands. She wears an orange brocade garment and holds a golden staff topped by a green parrot. Behind her is a glowing orange and gold backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-11-21A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14February 09 20122012-02-09Close view of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, arched gold crown with embossed floral and peacock-like patterns, red and green jewelled tilak and nose ornament, and red lips. It wears layered jewelled necklaces with white and red stones and a gold-embroidered garment, draped with thick red rose garlands and green leafy garlands. Behind is a green sparkling curtain with gold accents and a partly visible orange-clad figure at the left edge.2011-09-18October 01 20112011-10-01A golden metal deity murti with a polished face, dark tied-up hair and a jewelled crown with red and green stones. The murti wears layered gold and gem necklaces, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a teal silk garment. A carved silver ceremonial implement with a green-painted tip stands at its left, and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves hang on its shoulders. Behind it hang orange sequinned fabric and ornate gold panels.2011-06-24A golden deity murti of a goddess stands adorned for worship, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, large jhumka earrings, a gold nose ring, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a green and orange sari-like garment. She holds a golden ceremonial staff in one hand. Behind her is a backdrop of garlands in red, white, purple, yellow and green flowers. The murti is a statue, with no physical people visible.2011-11-29October 12 20112011-10-12A golden metal deity murti. The murti wears an ornate gold crown, rudraksha beads, layered jewelled necklaces, large earrings and an orange-red sari. It holds a golden vessel with a green parrot perched on its rim, and yellow bead garlands drape across the figure. The statue is a figure, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2012-01-01