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March 22 2008

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A gilded deity murti in an ornate festival form is decorated with an orange turban topped by a tall jewelled crown, a gold and gem-studded face and jewelled earrings. The figure wears layered gold and stone necklaces over a dark purple velvet garment, a beaded green, red and white garland draped across the chest, and a jewelled hand raised in a blessing gesture. Marigold and yellow and white flower garlands surround the murti in the background, with a gold ceremonial staff at the left edge. No physical people are visible, so this is a photograph of a statue rather than a person.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A close photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity form wearing an orange and red turban adorned with strands of white pearls and a jeweled brooch. The figure holds a silver trident with a red gem and wears an ornate bejeweled armour-style breastplate, layered rudraksha malas with gold spacers, and an orange shawl draped over one shoulder. Fresh white and yellow flower garlands surround the figure, and a green cloth with gold dots forms the backdrop. No living person is visible; the subject is a statue.2011-11-28A close photograph of a copper-faced deity murti with a red-and-orange turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent. The figure wears a blue garment under layered gold and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and large jewelled earrings. Its raised right hand is covered in bejewelled ornaments and it holds a golden trident, while the left hand holds a lotus stem. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arm and a vessel rests at the lower edge. The background is a deep red drape. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30December 04 20112011-12-04A gilded copper deity murti of Shiva, seated before a deep red drape, wearing an ornate jeweled crown and an orange turban with a jewelled ornament. The figure has large jeweled earrings, a blue garment beneath layered necklaces and dark rudraksha malas, and a large gold pendant. Holding a golden trident in the raised left hand, with yellow and purple marigold garlands and green leaves draped over the figure and in the foreground. The sculpture is a statue and contains no physical people.2010-08-30December 02 20122012-12-02A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti. It is adorned with dense jewelled necklaces set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies, large drop earrings, and gold armlets. The raised right hand holds a golden trident, while a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs at the lower left. A red drape forms the backdrop. No living person is visible.2010-10-04November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesJanuary 01 20082008-01-01December 28 20082008-12-28A golden metal deity murti with a painted face, red lips and a red tilak on the forehead, wearing an orange and green turban with pleated fan detail. It holds a silver trident and an ornate jeweled hand-shaped offering piece studded with stones. Heavy gold and jeweled necklaces, jeweled earrings and yellow-white flower garlands with red roses adorn the figure, set against shimmering orange and gold draped fabric with an orange sash across the shoulder.2011-11-24 +1 copies