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January 14 2013

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January 15 20132013-01-15 +3 copiesJanuary 14 20132013-01-14May 27 20132013-05-27May 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesNovember 16 20132013-11-16 +2 copiesA gilded deity murti, a figure decorated with a jewelled crown and crescent ornament, an orange turban and a tilak with a red vertical mark, stands before red draped cloth. The murti wears layered gold and gem necklaces, round jewelled earrings and a red garland, and its raised right hand is covered with stone-set designs. Its left hand holds a gold staff with a green bird perched on top. Red and white flower garlands frame the figure on both sides.2011-06-09 +1 copiesA metal deity murti of a female form stands within a dense arrangement of garlands, with bands of yellow marigold, red rose petals and white jasmine-like flowers curving around it. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with green and red stones, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, a red and gold patterned sari, and a heavily jewelled necklace with earrings. Its hands are raised in a gesture of blessing and offering, and a small metal bird figure sits at the left side among the flowers. Petals are scattered at its feet. This is a decorated deity display rather than a person.2011-10-26A golden-faced deity murti seated against a dense semicircular backdrop of marigolds and garlands in yellow, orange, red, purple and white. The figure wears a red-brown and orange ornate robe, a layered gold and jewelled necklace set with red and green stones, and a patterned red and orange turban with a jewelled ornament. A red bindi marks the forehead. The silver-coloured hands are raised in abhaya mudra on the left and rest on the right, with a small orange and gold armlet on the upper arm. This is a decorated statue, not a living person, arranged for a festival or utsava display.2013-12-18July 20 20132013-07-20A decorated murti of a saint or deity, shown as a carved figure rather than a living person, framed by an arch of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands. The figure wears a deep maroon turban with a jewelled crown ornament and a dark maroon shawl draped across the body. Its body is covered in layered gold-and-red jewelled armour with red and teal gemstones and bead-set pendant ornaments. One hand rests at the chest and the other holds a small metal cup. The figure is the only subject; no physical people are visible.2017-06-10A gilded metal murti of a deity figure stands in a flower-decorated alcove, dressed in a maroon garment with an orange shawl and heavy jewelled necklaces set with white and coloured stones. The figure wears an orange turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown, raises one hand in blessing and holds a ritual implement in the other, with a kumkum mark on the forehead. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, red petals and white jasmine frame the figure, with a gilded arch behind. This is a statue or murti, not a living person.2011-12-15 +1 copiesMarch 02 20182018-03-02