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June 30 2018

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June 26 20182018-06-26June 29 20182018-06-29June 26 20182018-06-26A close-up of a gilded metal deity murti. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown set with green, red and white stones, large jeweled earrings, a red stone pendant and layered gem-studded necklaces. It is dressed in a teal blue silk sari with gold zari border and embroidery. Garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers hang over its shoulder and arm. In the lower left, a row of green leaves and gold-tipped kalasha-like elements is visible.2010-08-30June 12 20182018-06-12June 28 20182018-06-28June 26 20182018-06-26October 11 20142014-10-11A golden metal deity murti is shown in close view, decorated with a jewelled conical crown set with coloured stones, a nose ring, and layered gold necklaces. It wears a blue silk garment with silver embroidery and holds a long golden staff or ceremonial rod with its hand. Yellow marigold garlands, white jasmine strands, green leaves and a red flower adorn the figure. Behind it hangs a red curtain and a gold-painted wall, with a partial sign reading SWARI in white letters. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2009-08-02A gilded deity murti, a metal figure of a goddess seated on a flower-decorated ratha or palanquin during a night procession. The murti wears a jewelled crown, a large gold-and-stone necklace, a blue and purple silk sari with gold brocade, and multiple ornate jewelled pieces at the ears and waist. Its right hand holds a golden staff. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red and purple flowers surround the seat, and a gold-embossed arch frames the top of the image against a black backdrop. No living people are visible.2008-12-28Close-up of a golden metal murti of a goddess adorned for worship, with a jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, and layered jewelled necklaces. She wears a green and maroon striped silk sari with gold border and holds a golden ceremonial object in one hand. A teal drape and a gold arch frame the figure, with a garland of red and yellow flowers at her shoulder.2009-06-29A photograph of a metal deity murti seated on a golden throne in front of a red velvet drape. The figure wears a tall black-and-silver crown with jewelled ornaments, a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with a large red stone pendant, and jewelled earrings. The raised right hand holds a green-stemmed red and white flower bouquet, and the left hand rests near a yellow and purple flower garland draped over the shoulder. Green-stoned pedestal ornaments and gilded arch carvings frame the scene. No living people are visible.2010-08-28