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July 05 20092009-07-05A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, red lips and kohl-lined eyes. It wears an orange turban with a jewelled crown and crescent ornament, large jewelled paisley earrings, a blue garment beneath dense jewelled necklaces and a brown rudraksha mala with gold spacers. One raised hand is covered in jewelled decoration and another holds a golden staff-like emblem; yellow marigold garlands and green leaves fill the foreground against a red curtain. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30A gilded deity murti decorated for Anandeshwar Alankar, shown in close view against a red velvet backdrop. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with a red and orange turban-style band, a red chest garment covered in layered jeweled necklaces, and paisley-shaped jeweled earrings. Its raised right hand is covered in sparkling stone-studded embellishment, and green leaves and a gold-toned staff are visible at the left edge. Golden ornamental trim frames the top of the image. No people are visible.2010-07-13A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a smiling face, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled crescent crown and a jewelled ornament on the forehead. The figure is heavily adorned with layered diamond-studded necklaces, a green and red gemstone pendant, large jewelled earrings and bangles, and holds a lotus-shaped ornament in one raised hand. Red draped cloth forms the background. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2010-09-15January 20 20092009-01-20A golden deity murti decorated for alankar, seated against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall red and orange turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown with a crescent motif. Heavy layered necklaces and paisley-shaped jeweled earrings glitter with white, red and green stones. In one hand it holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like top, and a green leaf garland drapes over the left side. The face is gilded with red lips and a red tilak. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13October 09 20102010-10-09Close-up photograph of a highly ornamented metal murti with a polished copper-coloured face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and red lips. It wears a bright orange turban decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown of stones above it. The body is covered in heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crystal-studded white garment with red and green stones. Its raised hand is covered in white stone inlay with red and green patterns, and a gold ceremonial implement appears at the left edge beside yellow flower garlands. The background is deep maroon draped cloth. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no identifiable a person depiction is established by the visible cues alone.2010-09-15A close photograph of a metallic deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, red lips and painted dark eyes. It wears a bright orange turban with green and gold border, a jewelled crown with green and red stones, layered jewelled necklaces, dark brown rudraksha-style mala beads with gold spacers, and a green and gold shawl. Its raised hand is covered in white beadwork with green and red stones, and a gold staff or weapon is visible at the left edge against red drapery.2010-09-07A close photograph of a copper-toned deity murti decorated for worship, set against a deep red curtain. The murti wears an orange turban with jeweled ornaments and a crescent-moon piece, a red tilak and a bright red lip. Its body is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces, rudraksha malas, a blue inner garment and an orange shawl, and it holds a trident on the left and a ritual implement in the right hand. Yellow and green flower garlands surround the figure. No living people are visible.2010-08-30Close-up photograph of a copper-toned deity murti adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments. The figure wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crown ornament, large paisley-shaped earrings, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and rudraksha-style dark beaded malas with gold spacers. The raised right hand is covered in pearl and emerald-coloured stone work, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at the left edge. Sprigs of green leaves appear at the right. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-08-28July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copies