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June 13 2014

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June 03 20152015-06-03 +1 copiesJune 12 20142014-06-12Photo 11738566January 15 20132013-01-15 +3 copiesDecember 05 20142014-12-05A deity murti is dressed and decorated in a temple shrine framed by ornate gold-toned metalwork and a gold brocade backdrop. The figure wears a tall pearl-and-jewel crown set with red and green stones, a dark maroon garment densely embellished with gold and stone ornaments, and layered pearl necklaces. It holds a gold-colored ceremonial weapon in one hand. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and pink lotus buds with green leaves drape the figure and frame the shrine. No people are visible.2016-12-19June 12 20142014-06-12Photo 11691883 +1 copiesDecember 31 20182018-12-31 +1 copiesA metal deity murti. It wears a tall, pearl-studded red and white crown and heavy jewelled necklaces and armlets. Long garlands of white jasmine, pink lotus-petal strands, red roses and yellow marigolds drape over it. A green silk cloth with gold border frames the figure, and an ornate gold-embossed backdrop and a blue embroidered cloth surround it. No physical people are visible; the image is a photograph of the decorated murti.2016-12-19 +1 copiesClose photograph of a life-size metallic-finished statue of a seated figure in a maroon-red turban and maroon drapery, wearing layered red and gold beaded necklaces, ornate gold and jewelled collar with red and blue gemstones, and a large dark stone brooch. The figure's raised hand holds a gold-toned ritual object and a red rudraksha-style mala hangs at the side. Vertical garlands of red roses, white flowers and green foliage frame the statue, with orange and purple flowers visible at the edges. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2018-04-23A photograph of a metal deity murti or processional image, seated and heavily decorated with long garlands of yellow, white, pink, red and purple flowers interspersed with green leaves. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces, a red-brown shawl over the shoulders and a yellow silk dhoti with gold border. Its hands hold silver implements, and a rudraksha-like bead necklace hangs at the chest. No living people are visible.2013-11-20