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August 22 2011

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Close-up photograph of a decorated deity murti of Krishna, dressed with an orange silk turban adorned with a peacock feather and a jewelled brooch. Strands of rudraksha beads hang across the chest, along with a silver chain, a gold jewelled belt and a blue silk cloth. The murti is framed by garlands of white and red roses, with leafy greenery behind and an ornate gold backdrop above. No people are visible.2011-08-22Photo 11681961September 26 20112011-09-26Close-up photograph of a deity murti or statue draped in a rich ornamental setup: multiple strands of white pearls and dark rudraksha malas hang across the chest, a jeweled gold collar with rows of white stones and a red-stone medallion sits at the neck, and a silver-and-stone breastplate ornament runs diagonally. An orange cloth drapes over one shoulder and a gold-patterned band sits at the waist. The figure is surrounded by dense red and orange roses and other flowers. No people are visible.2011-09-28A dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, wrapped in an orange turban-like cloth and draped with a dense garland of red roses with some orange, yellow and blue flowers. A gold cobra hood with green stone earrings and gold rosette adornments sits above, with rudraksha malas and strands of white pearls across the chest, a diamond-studded gold band and a gold base below. Red silk fabric and gold metalwork frame the scene, with greenery tucked behind the head. No people are visible.2011-09-28Close photograph of a dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, with an orange turban-like cloth wrapped over its head and a golden hooded cobra canopy with green gem-set finials above. Red and orange roses and marigold garlands drape the figure, interspersed with rudraksha malas and pearl strands. A gold and jewelled belt, a red stone pendant, and an orange shawl adorn the murti, which sits before a purple silk cloth. Stone pillar in background; no people visible.2011-09-28September 19 20112011-09-19A dark stone Shiva lingam dressed as a deity, wearing an orange cloth wrap draped over its top, a gold and diamond-set band with a red stone pendant, multiple strands of white pearls and rudraksha beads, and a large garland of red, orange and blue flowers. Behind it rises a golden five-hooded serpent hood with green stone drops hanging from the heads. A gilded kalasha-like base and a red and gold cloth surround it. No physical people are visible; this is a deity murti dressed for worship.2011-09-28August 18 20112011-08-18November 27 20112011-11-27September 25 20132013-09-25November 16 20112011-11-16