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September 13 2011

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Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a painted face, arched black hair, and a tall jeweled crown with a central ornament. It wears a red garment beneath layered jeweled necklaces, paisley-shaped jeweled earrings, and white and gold floral adornments. Red rose garlands surround its shoulders, and a green parrot perches on a golden stand at the left. Blurred golden lamp flames fill the foreground, and a gold-framed arch stands behind it. No physical people are visible.2017-01-04January 04 20172017-01-04Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, large kohl-lined eyes, a red lip and a red bindi, wearing a jewelled crown with a central ornament, and heavy layered necklaces and pearl and stone collars. Large jewelled earrings hang at the sides. Green leaf garlands drape over the shoulders, and a red cloth is visible at the lower edge. A green-and-gold ceremonial staff or implement with a bird-shaped top stands at the left against a teal backdrop, with a golden lamp flame blurred at the far left.2011-09-13A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, possibly Meenakshi or Parvati-type, decorated for worship. She wears a jewelled crown with a jasmine garland in dark hair, heavy stone-studded necklaces, bangles and earrings, and a gold sari. Red and yellow rose garlands and green leaf garlands drape the figure. She holds a green parrot perched on a golden staff, and orange and gold draped fabric forms the backdrop.2011-10-13January 04 20172017-01-04Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti decorated for worship, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with turquoise, red and green stones, large jeweled earrings, a gold nose ring and layered gold and jeweled necklaces over a purple silk garment. Red rose garlands drape the figure, a green parrot perches on a golden hand-held staff, and a bright orange cloth backdrop frames the scene beside an ornately carved gold panel.2013-03-20Close-up photograph of a golden-faced deity murti with painted eyes and red lips, wearing a tall black crown-like headdress adorned with gold, jewelled ornaments and red-and-white flower accents. Its chest is covered with layered jewelled necklaces in white, red and green stones, paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, and a garland of red roses. A small green parrot figure perches on a gold ornamental stand at the left. Gold ornate background and blurred golden lamps fill the foreground. No physical people are visible.2017-01-04January 04 20172017-01-04January 04 20172017-01-04October 20 20112011-10-20January 04 20172017-01-04A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a polished golden face, arched brows, red lips and a red bindi, adorned with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, ruby-and-emerald earrings and a jewelled headpiece. Her long black braid is wrapped with gold ribbon and draped with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands. She wears an orange brocade garment and holds a golden staff topped by a green parrot. Behind her is a glowing orange and gold backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-11-21