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April 27 2018

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A metal deity murti of Shiva, shown as an alankara with a black crown topped by a crescent moon, gold and jewelled headpiece, and a heavily ornamented white and gold garment encrusted with red, green and blue stones and coins. The figure is surrounded by a dense arch of red roses, yellow and white flowers, purple blooms and green leaves, with a garland of leaves draped across the chest. A raised hand holds a golden object. No people are visible in the frame.2017-01-11October 05 20162016-10-05April 30 20152015-04-30A photograph of a deity murti dressed for Navaratri, seated and framed by dense garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves. The figure wears an orange silk sari with a red and gold border, heavy gold jewellery, a jewelled crown and a black braid decorated with white diamond-shaped ornaments. It holds a red flower and offers a brass bowl filled with yellow and red flowers. The setting is a decorated altar with draped fabric behind.2008-10-07December 17 20162016-12-17Close photograph of a golden deity murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, a red-and-white forehead marking, and a heavy jewelled necklace over an orange garment. Multiple arms are covered in stacked coloured bangles of red, green, blue and gold, and one hand holds a pink hibiscus flower. Yellow marigolds and magenta and green foliage surround the figure. No physical people are visible.2009-09-25 +2 copiesDecember 26 20092009-12-26Two gilded deity murtis sit enthroned before a magenta drape within a gold arched frame. The figure on the left wears a golden crown, rich jewellery and a pink-and-gold garment, holding a bow and arrow. The figure on the right wears a jewelled headdress, a blue and gold garment and a large jewelled necklace, with a cobra forming a curved hood and body at the front. Both are draped in long garlands of yellow marigolds, pink flowers and green leaves interspersed with red and green fruit. The seat is draped in gold and red fabric with a blue cloth beneath. Two Hindu deity murtis in ornate ceremonial decoration; no people are present.2013-07-20A photograph of a deity murti adorned for a festival alankara, seated within an arch of white jasmine and purple flower garlands with orange marigold borders. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a deep red silk sari with gold border and green trim. It holds a green palm leaf stalk and a golden lotus-like object, with pink roses placed at its lap and a purple flower garland at its base. No physical people are visible.2013-10-09 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti is dressed for worship and surrounded by heaped white roses, red roses and yellow marigold garlands. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown with pink and green stones, a jeweled necklace, and a red sleeved garment with a green lower cloth edged in red-gold border. Its hand holds a silver kalasha pot. Behind it is a green and red fabric backdrop within an ornate gold arch. A gold-toned animal figure appears at the lower left edge.2013-11-07December 19 20162016-12-19May 08 20172017-05-08