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June 17 2009

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A golden metal deity murti. It wears a teal blue silk garment with a gold-bordered pallu, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a large red stone pendant, and jeweled chandelier earrings. Its raised hand holds a silver staff entwined with a serpent. Behind it are red velvet drapes, a bouquet of red roses and white flowers with green fern, a yellow and purple flower garland, and an ornate gold-carved arch. No physical people are visible.2010-08-28A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands before a deep maroon velvet backdrop, decorated for a festival. She wears a royal blue silk blouse and blue-and-purple brocade skirt with gold zari borders, layered gold and multicoloured stone necklaces, a large green-and-white stone collar, jewelled earrings, and a black crown with jewelled ornaments. She holds a green sprig in one raised hand and a gold staff or stem in the other, with a red flower garland draped down her side. A gold peacock-shaped vessel with green stone-set motifs sits at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2009-06-17A photograph of a golden deity murti, a decorated face with a red bindi and red lips, wearing a black headdress studded with gold and jewelled ornaments, large paisley-shaped earrings, and layered pearl and gem necklaces over a blue garment. Red flowers and green leaves sit at the shoulder, a golden arch and red velvet curtain form the backdrop, and a golden ceremonial staff is visible at left. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the murti.2009-06-17A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, a red tilak on the forehead and a nose ring. It wears a tall black headdress with an ornate jewelled crown and gold band set with red and white stones, and layered gold and pearl necklaces with red, green and white gemstones. The upraised hand holds a gesture with a jewelled bracelet, and the other hand rests open, also gold with a red stone. The robe is gold brocade. Behind it, a backdrop of round copper-coloured sequins and gold fabric. The figure is a statue, not a living person.2014-08-01July 20 20102010-07-20July 05 20092009-07-05 +3 copiesGolden processional murti of a goddess seated on a red-draped throne, wearing a blue and purple silk sari with gold zari border, a black headdress studded with gold and pink ornaments, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, large pink paisley earrings, and bangles. She holds a green leaf sprig and a golden ceremonial staff. Beside her, a red-clad figure with ornate gold jewellery sits on the same throne. A red velvet backdrop and a blue cloth hang behind, with a sandstone pillar at right; a red flower garland drapes over the goddess's shoulder. Deity murti, no physical people visible.2009-06-17A golden metal deity murti is seated in a temple setting, wearing a blue silk sari with an ornate jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and multiple red rose garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Green leaf garlands surround the neck. The murti holds a silver ritual implement topped with a pink flower and a green leaf in one hand, with pearl bangles on the wrist. A golden cloth backdrop and stone pillar frame the image. Pink and white flowers rest in the lap. No physical people are visible.2011-11-052007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHI2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIClose-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal deity murti, a female figure wearing an ornate jewelled crown with red and blue stones and pearl drops. The face has a red bindi and a white nose stud. Layered white and pearl necklaces with red and green stones cover the chest, with a green and red brocade sari and a long black braid decorated with white floral ornaments. Its raised hand holds a stem-like object and the other hand is open at the side. The backdrop is a painted rocky landscape. No living people are visible.October 01 20112011-10-01