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April 06 2012

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A golden metal murti of a deity-like figure, shown frontally with a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and the left hand resting near the body. The head wears a tall orange turban topped with a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, plus a forehead ornament with a red centre. The body is covered in heavy layered jewellery: a jewelled collar, ornate multi-strand necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and a large pendant. Garlands of yellow, red and orange marigold flowers surround the figure, and an ornate gilded arch frames the top. The background is red fabric.2012-04-06A gilded metal statue of a standing deity figure stands in a red and gold shrine niche, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown set with red and green stones and an orange turban-like cloth. The statue wears layered silver-toned and gem-studded necklaces over a maroon garment, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a sword on either side, while an orange shawl drapes from one arm. Yellow, red, orange and purple flower garlands frame the figure. This is a statue, so it is not a physical person, and the statue's identity is not established from the image.2012-04-06A metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face wears an orange silk turban decorated with a peacock feather, jewelled brooch and sparkling ornaments. The figure is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces in red, green and white stones, large paisley earrings, and a jewelled cream-and-gold garment with red underlay. Its raised right hand is encrusted with stones. Marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red and purple surround the figure against a dark background.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, its face turned to the side, wearing an orange-red turban with a pearl tassel and a jewelled ornament at the brow. It has jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace, and an ornate silver-and-gold armlet on the upper arm. The murti is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped in orange and green cloth with gold shimmer. The hand raised in front holds a jewelled silver ornamental piece studded with coloured stones. No people are visible; the statue is the only figure in the scene.2011-11-30October 19 20082008-10-19A gilded deity murti in an ornate festival form is decorated with an orange turban topped by a tall jewelled crown, a gold and gem-studded face and jewelled earrings. The figure wears layered gold and stone necklaces over a dark purple velvet garment, a beaded green, red and white garland draped across the chest, and a jewelled hand raised in a blessing gesture. Marigold and yellow and white flower garlands surround the murti in the background, with a gold ceremonial staff at the left edge. No physical people are visible, so this is a photograph of a statue rather than a person.2009-01-12Close-up photograph of a highly ornamented metal murti with a polished copper-coloured face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and red lips. It wears a bright orange turban decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown of stones above it. The body is covered in heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crystal-studded white garment with red and green stones. Its raised hand is covered in white stone inlay with red and green patterns, and a gold ceremonial implement appears at the left edge beside yellow flower garlands. The background is deep maroon draped cloth. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no identifiable a person depiction is established by the visible cues alone.2010-09-15A golden deity murti decorated for alankar, seated against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall red and orange turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown with a crescent motif. Heavy layered necklaces and paisley-shaped jeweled earrings glitter with white, red and green stones. In one hand it holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like top, and a green leaf garland drapes over the left side. The face is gilded with red lips and a red tilak. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13January 12 20092009-01-12