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June 16 20152015-06-16June 06 20152015-06-06June 11 20152015-06-11February 09 20142014-02-09Photo 11737873November 20 20122012-11-20A photograph of a standing metal deity murti, gilded or bronze-toned, shown frontally in front of an ornate golden arched shrine frame with carved lion-like side motifs and a gold cloth backdrop. The figure wears a jeweled crown, large earrings, layered gem-studded necklaces, a jeweled waist belt and a green and gold silk upper garment over a pink-red silk lower skirt. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing and its left hand is open and extended outward. A green sugarcane stalk leans in from the upper right corner beside the shrine. No physical people are visible.2024-12-10November 28 20122012-11-28March 08 20132013-03-08A golden-skinned deity murti of a goddess is seated on a throne-like altar beneath an ornate gilded arch. She wears a pink and magenta silk sari with a green and gold border, a green brocade shawl draped over her head with a jewelled band, silver necklaces, earrings and armlets, and a red-tipped raised hand in abhaya mudra. Strings of marigold, white and red flower garlands hang around the figure and across the altar. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks flank both sides, and a smaller deity figure in a silver crown stands behind. No people are visible.January 26 20152015-01-26A gilded metal murti of a goddess stands before an ornate golden backdrop with a gold brocade cloth and red curtains behind. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown set with red and white stones, a red bindi, and long black hair. She has a green and gold brocade sari with a red pink border, layered with heavy jeweled necklaces, a studded waist belt, emerald-set armlets and bangles. One hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing while the other extends outward, palm open. A festive decorative setting suggests a temple or festival display of the deity murti.2024-12-10