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May 17 2016

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A large deity murti, painted red-faced with large eyes, a golden crown with a white ornament, and a tall dark braid, is seated in the foreground. It wears a gold-striped silk sari with a gold-bordered green and brown fabric, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a bright red and pink garland. Behind it stand tall multicoloured garlands, brass trident-topped stands, a round metal disc with a fringed edge, and a red-carpeted hall with lights and offerings on tables.2016-05-17May 17 20162016-05-17 +1 copiesA large deity murti dressed in a gold and green silk sari with a striped border and a jewelled gold border shawl, wearing a red and gold crown, a heavy gold and ruby necklace, and drop earrings. The face is painted red with a bindi, and a silver kalasha-like finial hangs above the head. Behind it stand decorated pillars with multicoloured garlands, ritual brass lamps and a silver peetha, set on a red carpeted temple hall with stage lights at the base. A small figure in orange sits in the background, and a white and gold cloth lies across a low platform to the right.2016-05-17A seated deity murti with a red-painted face, large round eyes, a red tilak and a gold nose ring, adorned with a gold crown and layered gold necklaces and earrings. It wears a gold and green striped sari with a gold-bordered orange shawl draped over the shoulders. Behind it stand colourful tasselled ceremonial decorations in red, orange, yellow, white and blue, gold ritual stands and brass trident-style lamp stands in a temple hall, with a white and gold-bordered cloth on a low platform to the right. No people are visible in the scene.2016-05-17Close view of a deity murti richly dressed in a gold embroidered sari with jeweled gold crown and ornaments, adorned with garlands of white flowers, red roses and green leaves. A gold kalasha-like vessel appears blurred in the foreground, and a deep maroon curtain with gold embroidery forms the backdrop. The murti's face is painted with dark eyes and red lips.2016-10-07 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces cover the chest, and a red flower garland drapes over the shoulders. A golden hand holding a sceptre-like attribute is visible at the left edge. Behind the figure are flower decorations in yellow marigold, red and purple blooms. No people are visible; the image shows only the deity murti and floral setting.2010-10-16September 25 20092009-09-25 +2 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, dark swept-back hair and a jewelled crown. The figure wears layered necklaces set with white, red and green stones, large paisley-shaped earrings, a red nose ring and a red-orange garment. A brass lamp or vessel is held at the left edge, with red and yellow flower garlands at the right. No people are visible.2010-07-09May 17 20162016-05-17A photograph of a gilded seated figure, a metal or statue-like image rather than a live person, adorned with flower garlands in yellow, red and green, a jewelled gold necklace, a rudraksha mala, and a jewelled crown. The figure sits before an ornate golden arched backdrop with decorative filigree, under a blue draped canopy. The garlands and ornaments suggest a deity murti being honoured during a puja setting. No living people are visible.2016-12-22A metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, large jewelled crown and drop earrings, and a red and gold umbrella-like halo behind her. She wears a green silk sari with a red and gold border, layered jewelled necklaces set with green, red and white stones, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape her shoulders and arms. Her raised hand holds a stylised silver staff or sceptre, with bangles on her wrist. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and is shown against a pink background.2011-08-31 +1 copies