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November 25 2011

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October 05 20112011-10-05Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall black hair bun decorated with jeweled crown and pearl-and-stone ornaments, a jeweled nose ring and red painted lips. She wears a dark teal checked garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and holds a gold ceremonial object. White jasmine garlands and a long braid trimmed with gold ribbon drape over the shoulder against a gold backdrop.2009-06-30Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, large dark eyes, a red bindi and a jewelled crown. It wears a multi-strand pearl necklace set with red stones, gold earrings, and a white flower garland with red blossoms at the lower right. The background is a blurred stone wall with warm lighting. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears.2011-11-25 +1 copiesClose-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.June 30 20092009-06-30A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a polished golden face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and a red-lipped mouth. She wears a jewelled headband, gold and green-stone earrings, a nose ring with red stones, and a heavy gold necklace set with green stones. Her shoulders are draped in a sheer silver-white fabric over a green brocade blouse, and she wears garlands of red and white flowers, with loose flowers tucked into her black hair. Her raised gold hand holds a ceremonial staff topped with a green bird figure. Background is blurred and warm-toned, with a corner of a stone wall visible on the right. No physical people appear in the scene.2011-10-05Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti, its polished golden-bronze face with painted eyes, red lips and a red bindi, wearing an ornate jewelled crown in pink, green and white stones. It has heavy stone-set necklaces, large jewelled earrings and a nose ring, and is draped in an orange garment with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. The murti holds a metal implement in one hand, with a green fabric backdrop and a stone wall behind it.2011-09-27Close-up photograph of a golden metal murti of a goddess seated against a painted forest backdrop. She wears an ornate maroon and gold-embroidered crown set with blue and green stones, pearl drop tassels, and a red-and-gold saree with a teal underskirt. Layered white pearl and bead necklaces, a gold pendant with green stones, and pearl-studded earrings adorn her. Her raised left hand holds a gold staff or lotus stem, and her right hand rests open, palm up, on her lap. A pearl-strung braid hangs over her shoulder.A metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, large jewelled crown and drop earrings, and a red and gold umbrella-like halo behind her. She wears a green silk sari with a red and gold border, layered jewelled necklaces set with green, red and white stones, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape her shoulders and arms. Her raised hand holds a stylised silver staff or sceptre, with bangles on her wrist. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and is shown against a pink background.2011-08-31 +1 copiesA golden metal murti of a goddess. She wears an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones and pearl strands, a green sari with pink and gold brocade, layered gold necklaces and earrings, and holds a silver trident-like staff. Red, yellow and blue flower garlands drape her shoulders beside an orange and gold backdrop. No physical people are visible.2011-09-26Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a polished golden-bronze face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and a red lip. It wears an ornate gold crown studded with red, green and blue stones, with artificial flowers tucked into the hair. Layered jewelled necklaces, pearl-and-stone earrings, a nose ring and a rudraksha-like bead chain adorn the figure, with green foliage garlands at the sides. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-09-07October 13 20112011-10-13