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June 14 2014

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A richly adorned metal deity murti stands in a niche flanked by ornate golden cushioned supports studded with jewel-like rhinestone bands. The figure wears an elaborate jewelled crown, large paisley earrings, a broad blue-and-white stone necklace, layered pearl and blue gem garlands, and a purple sari with red and green borders. One hand is raised in blessing gesture. Red drapery and gilded metalwork frame the scene, with a golden cloth draped at the base.2016-12-05June 14 20142014-06-14A decorated deity murti seated on an ornately embellished golden throne with rhinestone-studded cushions and armrests. The figure wears a jewelled crown, large gem-set earrings, layered stone and pearl necklaces, and a purple and red silk garment with a gold border. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture. A red drape and gold metalwork frame the background. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05A metal murti of a deity stands in front of a bright gold wall, dressed in elaborate ceremonial attire. It wears a tall jeweled crown with a crescent ornament, a blue and magenta silk garment, and a long green garland decorated with gold-toned motifs. Layered necklaces, a jeweled belt and earrings adorn the figure. Its right hand shows a red bead or fruit in a blessing gesture, and its left hand is open. Ritual weapons with silver finials rise on either side of the shoulders. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2021-03-20A photograph of a decorated metal murti standing in front of a golden yellow wall, dressed for alankaram. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a crescent moon, a red tilak on the forehead, and layered gold and gem necklaces. Its garments are magenta and green silk with a green and gold embroidered shawl and a purple border. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand holds a lotus-like object. Partial statues stand at both sides of the frame, one with a black crown and another in green silk. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2021-04-03August 25 20142014-08-25Photo 11692968Photo 11743876 +1 copiesA decorated metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a gold-embossed shrine niche with green drapery behind it. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, a green silk skirt, an orange blouse, layered pearl and stone necklaces, and a red velvet garland of gold coin-like pendants. It holds a green parrot with red and yellow tassels in one hand and a red fruit in the other. A white conch shell and two brass bowls sit in front on a red cloth. No people are visible.2015-10-06May 25 20182018-05-25 +2 copiesPhoto 11691389 +1 copiesJune 16 20142014-06-16