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November 15 2013

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A decorated metal deity murti stands at the centre of a dense arch of marigold, rose and jasmine garlands in yellow, red, purple and white. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, heavy gold and gemstone necklaces, a jewelled waist ornament, a white dhoti and a white shawl, with rudraksha-style beaded strands and blue-rimmed medallions. A trident leans against the right side of the arch, and a green-and-red sleeved arm holds a small object. No physical people are visible, so the subject is a statue rather than a person; no a person candidate appears in person.2013-11-15November 15 20132013-11-15November 15 20132013-11-15A photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship, shown frontally against a backdrop of concentric arcs of flower garlands in red, white, purple and yellow. The murti is covered in gold ornaments and a gold-and-white garment, with a tall crown-like headdress of purple velvet decorated with gold discs, a gold-rimmed face and a gold trident-like implement held at the sides. Gold lamps and a gold cloth drape sit at the base. Foliage accents the garlands. The setting is a temple shrine with flowers arranged in an arch around the image.2016-08-28 +1 copiesA silver deity murti of a goddess stands at the centre, holding a silver staff and a white flower, adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a crown, and an orange-red silk garment with a green silk skirt. It is framed by an arch of red, pink, yellow, purple and green flower garlands on a decorated backdrop. To the left, a partially visible screen shows a large face and a raised hand. Oil lamps are visible at the base, with a metal lattice screen to the right. No physical people are shown.2013-04-21Photograph of a deity murti decorated for festival worship, standing on a bed of red roses within an arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands with green leaf festoons. The murti wears a tall crown with a red tilak, white dhoti-style cloth with gold border, red skirt, and a large silver-and-jewelled necklace studded with red and green stones, holding a garland of green leaves. A green cloth backdrop and a partially visible person at the left edge appear in the dim setting. No living a person is visible; the figure is a statue.2017-12-02A silver-metal murti of a standing deity, adorned with layered floral garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, stands centrally against a blue cloth and gold backdrop. The figure wears an orange and green silk garment, a pearl necklace, jewelled collar and belt, and a tall gold crown. It holds a jewelled spear-like staff topped with a pennant bearing a peacock motif, and a jewelled mace in one hand, with the other hand raised in blessing. No physical people are visible; this is a deity murti in a temple setting.2013-12-25October 04 20112011-10-04A golden deity murti stands at the centre of an elaborate floral decoration, adorned with a crown, layered necklaces and a jewelled gold border. Behind it, garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers fan out in a dense arch. The figure holds a ceremonial object in one raised hand, and white and gold cloth draped beside it frames the shrine. No people are visible in the scene.2016-04-03A deity murti, a metal figure with a gold face, is framed by dense flower garlands of red roses, white roses, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. It wears an ornate crown with a jewelled peacock-style ornament, a heavy jewelled necklace with red stones and a large green gem, and layered gold coin garlands. A kalasha-style gold base sits below, covered in white and yellow flower offerings. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue shown in festival decoration.2011-10-04November 06 20102010-11-06January 14 20132013-01-14