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November 12 2010

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A gilded metal murti of a deity stands in a shrine framed by arches of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a jewelled crown with red and green stones, a large ornate necklace and layered gem-set ornaments, a red upper garment and a striped gold-and-maroon dhoti. It holds a staff in one hand and the palms are joined in anjali mudra before the chest. No people are visible; the figure is a sculpted deity murti.2011-12-24November 14 20102010-11-14A gilded metal murti of a deity stands in a flower-decorated niche, with hands joined in anjali mudra at the chest and a staff or rod held in one arm. The figure wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold silk garment with zari borders, layered stone necklaces, and a large pendant.2011-12-24A close photograph of a metal murti of a deity in a pose of folded hands in namaste, adorned with a jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a red bindi on the forehead, layered jewelled necklaces and a green and gold silk garment. Rudraksha mala strands hang over the shoulders and sides, and the figure is framed by garlands of purple globe amaranth, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so a person is none.2013-11-21Close-up of a golden deity murti wearing a tall jewelled crown set with red and blue stones, a green silk garment, layered silver-toned necklaces and a ceremonial gold staff held in one hand. Behind it a dense arch of crocheted yarn garlands in yellow, purple, orange, red, green and white frames the figure. The image is a photograph of a statue, not a living person, and no one else is visible.2010-11-12A golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall jewelled golden crown with red and green stones, a blue central gem, a green silk garment, a heavy diamond-studded necklace and a long jewelled chain. It holds a golden vel-like spear in one hand and a golden ritual object in the other. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12May 03 20122012-05-03Close-up photograph of a metal murti of a deity with hands folded in anjali mudra, dressed in a green and gold silk garment and adorned with layered rudraksha malas, jewelled necklaces, jewelled earrings and a jewelled crown with a red tilak on the forehead. The figure is framed by garlands of purple globe amaranth, white jasmine and yellow marigolds, with red petals above. It holds a small ornate staff or sceptre in one hand. No physical people are present.2013-11-22June 27 20092009-06-27November 12 20102010-11-12November 21 20132013-11-21Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, red lips and a small nose stud. It wears an ornate jeweled crown set with white, green and red stones, large pink-and-white jeweled earrings, and layered necklaces of pearls, red and blue stones and gold coin-shaped pendants. The figure is draped in green fabric and raises one hand in a mudra-like gesture. Behind it is elaborate gold filigree decoration.