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October 03 2011

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A metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, dressed in a red silk sari with an ornate gold and jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces and a golden tall staff or spear held upright at her side. Her long black hair falls past her shoulders and she wears a garland of green lemons draped across her body, with red and yellow marigold garlands around her. A large green banana leaf rises at the upper right against a gold embossed backdrop. No people are visible; there are no clearly identifiable a person depictions.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03A close photograph of a deity murti, a goddess figure with dark metal skin, long black hair and a jeweled silver-and-red tiara. She wears heavy silver and diamond-style necklaces, a pink garment and a golden sash, and holds a long gold-wrapped sword or blade upright at her left side. Green lemons are strung around her as a garland, with red and yellow marigold-style flowers at the top and an ornate gold repoussé arch behind her. No people are visible.2011-10-03A silver-faced deity murti of Kalabhairava, decorated for worship at a temple shrine. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a deep blue cloth draped over the head, and a gold-brown garment with layered jewelled necklaces, pearl strands and large jewelled earrings. Its body is surrounded by a garland of green limes, yellow lemons, white roses and pink roses, and a trident rests against the figure. A large ornate gold arch frames the murti behind a draped pink-brown cloth. No people are visible.2020-11-07A photograph of a deity murti of a goddess seated against an ornate gilded backdrop draped with a red silk cloth. The murti has dark hair falling to the shoulders, a jewelled crown, a nose ring, and wears a red blouse with an elaborate silver and gemstone necklace, belt and bangles. It holds a golden sword or staff and is garlanded with a long string of green limes. Marigold and red flower garlands frame the top and bottom of the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-10-03A golden statue, a murti, seated in a shrine, dressed in red silk with a gold-bordered sari-style drape and a silver-jewelled crown. It wears a large jewelled pendant, a coin necklace, a jewelled waist belt and white jasmine garlands, with red and yellow marigold garlands. Green limes are arranged in a ring around the figure, and green leaves are held in its raised hand beside a silver trident. Gold carved pillars and draped gold fabric frame the shrine, and red cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.2024-10-10A deity murti of Sri Kalabhairava is the central subject, adorned with a jeweled crown, a leopard-print headdress, a large pearl and gemstone necklace, and layers of yellow lemons and red and pink roses. Marigold garlands frame the figure, and a golden silk backdrop curves behind it. Small bronze figures and a brass lamp or vessel sit at the sides of the altar, indicating a temple shrine setting. No physical people are visible.2022-02-23KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/5/20212021-03-05October 03 20112011-10-03Close view of a golden deity murti of a goddess. She holds a golden trident, and the figure is framed by yellow and red marigold garlands, white flower garlands and pink blossoms. Behind her are a yellow draped cloth and a gold-toned backdrop. No people are visible in the scene.2022-10-04 +1 copiesKAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 10/4/20222022-10-04 +1 copiesA decorated metal deity murti stands in a shrine, adorned with layered garlands of yellow, white, pink and purple flowers arranged in arched bands around it. The figure wears a jewelled crown, a red silk sari-like dress and heavy silver and gem necklaces, and holds a trident and other ritual implements in its raised hands. Green citrus fruit garlands hang from its shoulders, and gilded ornate metalwork frames the scene. No people are visible.2011-11-26