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2022-06-11 +1 copies

A silver-toned metal deity murti stands on a brass base in front of a red cloth. The figure wears a jeweled crown with green and red stones, a red bindi, and a rose-pink and gold garland of stones with a large central pendant. Its orange silk garment has a purple and gold border, and a red shawl covers the shoulders. It holds a ceremonial staff in one hand and wears gold bangles. Behind it, a dark stone pedestal and a green and gold draped backdrop are visible.

A bronze deity murti of a standing goddess stands on a square metal base before dark stone steps and a red backdrop. She wears a jeweled crown with red, green and blue stones, a long black braid hanging to the base, an orange and yellow sari with a blue and gold brocade border, and an ornate jeweled necklace with a large pendant. She holds a small kalasha-like vessel in one raised hand. Above her, a seated figure in green and gold brocade is partly visible. No physical people are present.

A photograph of a small metal deity murti standing on a red cloth-covered pedestal in a temple setting. The figure has a tall dark bun crowned with a jewelled ornament and a red tilak on the forehead. It wears a blue blouse, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and an orange-brown silk skirt edged with purple and gold border. Its right hand holds a cup-like vessel while the left hand hangs down. Behind it a large yellow and blue brocade cloth hangs over a dark stone platform. No people are visible.

A small bronze deity murti stands on a dark grey stone pedestal before a red cloth backdrop. The figure wears a jewelled golden crown set with red and clear stones, a black braided hair piece, and a pink and orange silk garment with a gold zari border. It has a pearl pendant, gold necklaces and a jewelled gold waist belt, and holds a bronze lamp or ritual vessel in one raised hand. A green silk cloth drapes the larger figure above, and a gold woven cloth lies beneath the statue. Scattered petals and turmeric or kumkum marks are visible on the stone base.

A photograph of a bronze-finished deity murti standing before a dark stone pedestal. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown set with red and white stones, a jeweled forehead ornament, stone-set earrings, layered stone-studded necklaces and a green-and-white pendant. It wears an orange-red silk garment with a purple and gold border, and holds a tall cup-shaped object in one raised hand. Behind it, a pink and gold brocade cloth hangs over the upper frame, and a purple-tinted image is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.

KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 8/21/2022

2022-08-21 +1 copies

A single metal deity murti stands on a square base against a backdrop of orange, green and yellow silk draped over a dark stone pedestal. The figure has a silver face with a red tilak, a tall dark hair bun topped by an ornate crown set with red and green stones, and a red brocade skirt and blouse with gold floral patterns. It wears heavy gold necklaces, a jewelled waist belt and earrings, and holds a tall pot-like object in its raised hand. A pink flower petal is tucked at the waist. A turquoise patterned cloth covers the floor below. No people are visible.

2022-08-29 +1 copies

A small metal deity murti stands on a red cloth-covered platform in front of draped orange and pink fabric. The murti has a silver-toned face with a red tilak on the forehead, a tall black hair crown decorated with red and white flower ornaments, and red stone and white stone earrings. It wears a rose-pink silk garment with a gold zari border, a jeweled necklace with red and white stones, and an arm raised holding a long gold-toned staff. No physical people are visible.

2022-09-19 +1 copies

A photograph of a small metal deity murti standing on a dark stone pedestal inside a shrine, with a larger deity figure draped in a green and orange silk skirt behind it. The small murti wears an ornate jewelled crown with green and red stones, gold earrings, a red-stoned necklace, a magenta blouse and an orange silk skirt with a purple border, and holds a staff or trident-like object in one hand. Yellow marigold garlands hang at the sides against red draped cloth, and the figure stands on an orange silk cloth on a glossy black platform.