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March 26 2013

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A gilded deity murti set in a dense arrangement of garlands of red roses, yellow and white marigolds and purple flowers, with green leaves framing the figures. The central golden deity wears a tall ornate black crown with gold ornaments, a jewelled necklace, large earrings and a red tilak, raising one hand in abhaya mudra and holding a fruit or round object in the other. Flanking figures, also gold and richly adorned with crowns and jewellery, sit on either side against a green backdrop inside an ornate gold arch. A silver staff or stand is visible at the right edge. No physical people are present.2017-11-27November 27 20172017-11-27November 03 20162016-11-03 +1 copiesDecember 22 20162016-12-22February 16 20092009-02-16March 26 20132013-03-26November 27 20172017-11-27 +1 copiesPhotograph of a decorated deity murti group on a golden arched backdrop with green drapery. The central deity is a golden-faced figure with a tall golden crown bearing a red and white tripundra mark, wearing a richly jewelled silver and gem-set necklace, hands raised in blessing. Flanking figures wear red and maroon dresses with crowns, decorated with jewelled ornaments. Heavy gold chains and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape the figures. This is a deity murti, not a living person. Watermarked archive photo copy omitted.2015-04-21Two life-size metal murti statues on a golden ornate throne against a painted backdrop of a multi-armed deity with a trident and mace. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha malas, a leopard-print garment, white flower garlands and jewelled ornaments, raising one hand in blessing and holding a staff. The figure on the right wears a green and gold sari, a jewelled crown, layered necklaces and white garlands. Their faces are gilded and painted. These are statues, not living people.2013-05-28A central golden deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine with a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange turban, a crown-like headpiece, layered white and red garlands, and jeweled necklaces. It holds a long trident-like staff with a pennant, and a small bronze animal figure sits at its base. Flanking deity murtis on each side wear white and red floral garlands, jeweled necklaces and ornate crowns. Greenery is visible at the top. No living people are visible.2013-03-26October 27 20142014-10-27 +2 copiesPhotograph of a pair of decorated silver-gold metal deity murtis seated on a raised platform before a red velvet backdrop framed by a gold arch. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled crown, a red garment, and heavy jeweled necklaces and earrings, raising one hand and holding a trident. The figure on the right wears a cream and white garment with layered jewelry and a dark jeweled headdress, holding a lotus-like stem. In front stands a gold kalasha with five projections, surrounded by green leaves and garlands of yellow and red flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copies