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June 08 2010

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A deity murti photographed close-up, shown from the side. The figure wears an orange and red patterned cloth wrapped as a turban, a tiered diamond-studded band across the forehead area, and a long pink lotus garland draped over the shoulders and down the front. Above, a golden hooded serpent canopy with green-gem pendants frames the head. Below, a gold-banded pedestal is draped in white cloth with a red-bordered cloth at the lower right. No people are visible.2010-06-08A photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship. The murti is covered by an orange and red turban wrap with a gold-bordered band and a white cloth beneath, wearing a diamond-studded crown-like band with a red centre stone. A golden multi-headed serpent hood with green stones rises behind it, and pink lotus garlands drape both sides. A gold coiled base sits in front, with a small pink flower offering at the bottom. Purple drapery and a teal cloth appear in the background. No physical people are visible.2010-06-08Close photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship. The face is hidden beneath an orange and gold silk cloth, with a white and gold garment and a jewelled diamond-studded collar. Thick garlands of pink rose petals drape around the figure, and yellow and purple marigold garlands lie at the bottom. Above the head rises a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy set with green and blue gem pendants. Yellow silk hangs in the background, and carved stone pillars stand to the right. The image is a photograph of a statue rather than a living person, so no physical person is visible.2010-08-09August 09 20102010-08-09August 09 20102010-08-09July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a deity murti. The figure wears an orange and maroon ceremonial cloth wrapped across the chest, a jewelled belt with a central medallion, and is garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds, purple and white flowers, and green leaves. Pink silk drapes frame the background, and gold and red fabric surrounds the seat. No physical people are visible.2009-12-15Close photograph of a decorated deity murti of Shiva in a gilded cobra-hood shaped crown and back arch, wearing a saffron-orange cloth wrapped around the head, with green leaves tucked beside it. White jasmine garlands, magenta flower strands and a dense dark rudraksha mala with gold beads hang across the figure, with gold ornaments and jeweled armlets visible. Gold and green-tinted earrings or pendants dangle from the top, and a gold girdle with bells sits below. The figure is a statue or murti, not a living person, and the scene is a temple setting with a blurred background.2011-11-25June 19 20132013-06-19 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of Shiva-like form, with face covered by an orange-and-maroon cloth and a dark garment, wearing a golden crown of pointed petal-shaped ornaments set with green stones, a golden rudraksha-style bead necklace and a diamond-studded collar. Yellow and purple-pink marigold garlands drape over the arms, and a silver-and-gold embossed torso section and a red brocade gold-bordered cloth with jewelled necklaces sit below. Dark draped fabric and a metal rod form the background. No people are visible.2010-09-25A deity murti is dressed for worship in a golden gilded setting. The figure wears an orange cloth with a maroon and gold striped turban-like wrap, a white garment beneath, a thick gold necklace of beads, layered crystal-studded collar, and a red stone pendant at the forehead. Red rose garlands drape both sides, with green leaves and a yellow flower garland below. Behind is an ornate gold back-piece with five golden peacock-like finials and hanging green gem ornaments. The statue sits on white cloth with a red-bordered textile in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-06-07October 04 20082008-10-04