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June 07 2010

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A deity murti is dressed for worship in a golden gilded setting. The figure wears an orange cloth with a maroon and gold striped turban-like wrap, a white garment beneath, a thick gold necklace of beads, layered crystal-studded collar, and a red stone pendant at the forehead. Red rose garlands drape both sides, with green leaves and a yellow flower garland below. Behind is an ornate gold back-piece with five golden peacock-like finials and hanging green gem ornaments. The statue sits on white cloth with a red-bordered textile in the foreground. No people are visible.2010-06-07Close-up photograph of a deity murti or statue draped in a rich ornamental setup: multiple strands of white pearls and dark rudraksha malas hang across the chest, a jeweled gold collar with rows of white stones and a red-stone medallion sits at the neck, and a silver-and-stone breastplate ornament runs diagonally. An orange cloth drapes over one shoulder and a gold-patterned band sits at the waist. The figure is surrounded by dense red and orange roses and other flowers. No people are visible.2011-09-28June 07 20102010-06-07September 26 20112011-09-26A deity murti, a dark stone or metal form of a Shiva lingam-like figure draped in an orange-saffron cloth with a matching orange turban-style covering. The murti wears layered gold bangles studded with white stones, a jewelled necklace with green and red gems, and a long rudraksha mala. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang down both sides, and a gold hooded serpent canopy with five cobra heads and green gem drops arches overhead with green leaves tucked beneath. A pink and magenta cloth and teal fabric appear at the edges. No people are visible.2011-10-11August 08 20112011-08-08July 20 20102010-07-20May 07 20172017-05-07September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20Close photograph of a decorated deity murti dressed for worship. A gilded serpent hood with five golden cobra heads and green hanging gems frames the figure's head. The murti wears an orange and dark green silk cloth with gold zari borders, wrapped over the head, with a jewelled gold band and a gold pendant at the chest. Garlands of red roses and white chrysanthemums hang on both sides, interspersed with brown rudraksha beads and a silver chain. A gold vessel base sits below, with a purple cloth in the background.2011-08-20September 13 20152015-09-13 +1 copies