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April 18 2016

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Close-up of a golden three-faced deity murti wearing an orange turban with a green border and a jewelled brooch. The central face has a red bindi and red lips, flanked by two side faces, and the figure wears a beaded jewelled necklace with red stones. A golden discus-like weapon and a trident are visible at the left against a dark maroon draped backdrop. The statue is the subject; no physical people are present.2015-08-23Photograph of three deity murti in a temple setting. The central figure wears a jeweled crown with a red and green turban, a heavy gold and gemstone necklace, and a raised hand. Flanking figures wear tall jeweled crowns and ornate jeweled collars. All are draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and maroon and white garlands, in front of a golden arched backdrop with ornate temple art to the right. No physical people are visible.2010-11-14Close-up of a dark stone deity murti with a calm face, a red-orange cloth wrapped as a turban or crown, and a tilak mark on the forehead. The murti wears heavy gold ornamental armour, a gold necklace and shoulder pieces, and is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.2009-07-07A gilded deity murti stands against a deep maroon velvet curtain, adorned with a tall gold crown set with red and green stones. The figure is draped in layered garlands of white jasmine, pink roses and purple blossoms, with a large pink floral arch framing the shoulders. Multi-strand gold and jewelled necklaces, earrings and a red-and-gold chest ornament decorate the statue. It holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial fan-shaped object in its hands.2014-10-04 +1 copiesJanuary 09 20152015-01-09Two gilded deity murti stand together before a bright orange drape framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban-like crown, white and gold embellished garments, a white and silver jeweled collar, and holds a hand raised in abhaya mudra. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, green and gold sari, and multiple gem necklaces and white flower garlands. A green silk cloth is draped over both figures, with a human hand at the upper left adjusting the cloth. The scene resembles a decorative dressing of murti.2013-03-07A deity murti of Vishnu-form, viewed from above, lies decorated for a Vaikunta Ekadashi festival procession or display. It is covered with garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves, with gold ornaments and a gold crown-like headpiece at the top and gold hands holding objects. The figure wears white and red garments with ornate silver-and-gold embellishment, set against a dark background and an ornate gold palanquin frame with floral carvings on the right.2017-01-08October 05 20112011-10-05A golden deity murti with a large face, red lips and dark painted eyes, wearing an orange turban with an ornate jeweled crown ornament and jeweled earrings. It is adorned with a heavily embellished gold and jewel-set chest piece, red and green stones, and a raised hand covered in sparkling jeweled decoration. Red and yellow flower garlands drape around it, and a reddish clay vessel is in the foreground.2010-10-16November 06 20162016-11-06Two gilded metal murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side against a backdrop of marigold, purple and white flower garlands. The male figure wears a red-orange turban with a vertical tilak and holds a golden trident aloft, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces over red robes. The female figure wears a tall ornate crown, red robes, gem-set jewelry, and holds a small green parrot on her raised hand. Their hands and garments are decorated with white and green stone inlay. The setting suggests a temple decorated with flowers, consistent with a darshan display of deity murtis rather than living people.2010-12-28December 23 20162016-12-23