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October 28 2006

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Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti at a temple shrine, wearing a tall crown, jewelled green-and-red earrings, a layered jewelled necklace and a red garment. Behind it are arches of marigold, yellow and red flower garlands, and a brass lamp stand with a lotus-shaped top stands at left. The surrounding background is gold-coloured with a gilded pillar. No people are visible.2006-09-23Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted eyes and a red-lipped smile, wearing an elaborate jewelled crown studded with red, green, blue and white stones in paisley patterns with a crescent ornament. Layers of white and red-jewelled garlands and a heavy gold collar with coloured stones cover the chest. One raised hand holds a conch-like object and another holds a trident. A decorative gilded arch frames the figure against a painted backdrop of white and green foliage. No people are visible.July 20 20102010-07-20June 29 20072007-06-29 +1 copiesApril 26 20202020-04-26Close-up of a gilded deity murti. Heavy jewelled earrings, layered necklaces with green and red stones, and long strands of white pearls hang from the neck. The figure wears a lavender blouse and a red saree with a gold-woven border, and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A purple drape and a gilded arch frame the statue against a cream wall.Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown set with red and white stones, a red bindi, a nose ring, and large earrings with red and white stone settings. Layered gold beaded necklaces and a jewelled white-stone garland cover its chest, with red and green stones on the pendants. It wears a deep red sari with a gold border and holds a trident-like gold staff in its raised left hand. No people are visible.A close photograph of a gilded deity murti, shown from the chest up, wearing a tall gold crown with a red stone, a red and white tilak on the forehead, and white-and-gold jewelled earrings. Its gold torso is covered in dense gold and jewelled ornaments with red, green and white stones and a gold coin-chain collar. The murti is framed by a semicircular arch of green, magenta, white, peach and orange crocheted flower-style garlands. A partially visible hand at the bottom edge belongs to a person or statue in the frame. No identifiable person is clearly visible.2006-09-02Close-up photo of a gilded deity murti decorated for alankaram. The silver-gold face has painted eyes, a red lip and a small red tilak on the forehead. It wears a tall crown set with sparkling stones, large jewelled earrings and layered necklaces of gold and stone-studded beads. Its right hand holds a raised ornate object. Red and yellow flower garlands and a red cloth backdrop appear behind it.2010-07-13April 26 20202020-04-26A close view of a golden metal deity murti, a goddess form, with a white flower crown and gold and red-jewelled headpiece, large jewelled earrings with pink and green stones, a nose ring, and layered pearl and gem necklaces over a red, green and gold silk sari. It holds a golden raised hand with a stylised lotus-like emblem. Behind it, a red and white cloth draped over a seat and a grey stone temple wall. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.A close photograph of a metal deity murti, polished bronze or copper with a gleaming face, red lips and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, heavy stone-studded necklaces, large chandbali-style earrings and a nose ring. Its raised left hand holds a lotus-like bud, and a garland of red roses and white flowers rests at its side. A gold-embroidered orange silk garment covers the body, set against a red cloth and a stone wall.2010-06-08