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September 27 2011

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Close photo of a gilded metal murti of a goddess, wearing an ornate jewelled crown in green, red and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, and a rich green and gold silk sari with a gold border. Red rose and yellow marigold garlands with green leaves hang across her shoulders. Beside her stands a second gilded figure with an orange shawl and a raised green-tipped hand, against a green and gold brocade backdrop. No living people are visible; the setting suggests a temple puja display of deity murtis.2011-09-27September 27 20112011-09-27Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti, its polished golden-bronze face with painted eyes, red lips and a red bindi, wearing an ornate jewelled crown in pink, green and white stones. It has heavy stone-set necklaces, large jewelled earrings and a nose ring, and is draped in an orange garment with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. The murti holds a metal implement in one hand, with a green fabric backdrop and a stone wall behind it.2011-09-27Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a gold staff with a green accent; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold nose ring, and a bright green and gold garment. Both are adorned with rhinestone earrings, red and yellow flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The background is shimmering green and gold drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-09-27A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, possibly Meenakshi or Parvati-type, decorated for worship. She wears a jewelled crown with a jasmine garland in dark hair, heavy stone-studded necklaces, bangles and earrings, and a gold sari. Red and yellow rose garlands and green leaf garlands drape the figure. She holds a green parrot perched on a golden staff, and orange and gold draped fabric forms the backdrop.2011-10-13A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a polished golden face, arched brows, red lips and a red bindi, adorned with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, ruby-and-emerald earrings and a jewelled headpiece. Her long black braid is wrapped with gold ribbon and draped with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands. She wears an orange brocade garment and holds a golden staff topped by a green parrot. Behind her is a glowing orange and gold backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-11-21A golden metal deity murti with a polished face, dark tied-up hair and a jewelled crown with red and green stones. The murti wears layered gold and gem necklaces, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a teal silk garment. A carved silver ceremonial implement with a green-painted tip stands at its left, and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves hang on its shoulders. Behind it hang orange sequinned fabric and ornate gold panels.2011-06-24December 04 20112011-12-04October 29 20112011-10-29Close view of two gilded deity murtis dressed for worship. The figure on the left wears a crown with a peacock feather, an orange and red turban-style head cloth, a tilak mark, gold necklaces and a jewelled bangle, and holds up a hand with a small green parrot perched on the finger. The figure on the right has a jewelled crown, a dark coiffure, a red and gold garment and layered crystal necklaces. Both are garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves, and an ornate gold and orange brocade cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible and no a person candidate appears.2011-10-14A golden metal murti of a deity. A green parrot sits on the raised left hand, which holds a pink rose, and a gold staff stands at the right. Red and yellow flowers fill the background. This is a photograph of a deity murti, with no physical people present.2011-11-11A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14