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September 01 2011

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A golden-faced deity murti stands in a temple setting before turquoise satin drapery. The figure wears an orange and red striped turban with a jewelled crown and a jewelled brow ornament, and an orange shawl falls over its shoulder. It is adorned with a rudraksha-bead necklace, red flower garlands and green leaves, and rhinestone-studded armour. In its raised hand it holds a silver trident, a ceremonial mace-like staff, and a jewelled hand-shaped piece. The statue is a sculptural figure, not a living person, so no physical people are present and the a person candidate is depiction only if identified, which the image does not establish.2011-10-18June 03 20092009-06-03A gilded metal deity murti stands in a shrine against a gold shimmering draped backdrop. The figure wears a green and red turban decorated with a rudraksha mala and jewelled ornaments, a tall jewelled crown above, and an orange shawl draped over one shoulder. A dense jewelled necklace and jewelled earrings adorn the chest and ears, and red garlands and green leaves hang around the figure. It holds a silver trident in one hand and a jewelled ceremonial hand emblem in the other. No living people are visible.2011-12-28Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti seated against a green and gold brocade backdrop. The figure wears a bright orange turban with a gold border and a jewelled ornament at the front, a decorated orange shawl draped over one shoulder, and layered jewelled necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands hang around the neck. A silver trident rests against its shoulder and the right hand is raised in blessing. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no living people are visible.2011-09-27Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a polished metallic face, painted red lips and dark eyes, wearing a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament. It is adorned with layered jeweled earrings, a bejeweled multi-strand necklace with red, green and white stones, and a gold trident-like implement at the left edge. Red velvet drapery and red flowers form the backdrop.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA close-up of a metal murti of a deity with a golden-bronze face, red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an ornate gold crown with a peacock feather and a red-and-gold jewelled ornament. Orange cloth drapes over the shoulders and body. The figure holds a silver trident in the left hand and makes a jewelled abhaya-like mudra with the right hand, adorned with white stones, green and red gems. Yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands hang around the figure against a magenta cloth backdrop. Silver and jewelled necklaces and earrings complete the decoration. No physical people are visible.2011-08-31 +1 copiesClose-up of a gilded deity murti wearing an orange turban with a jewelled crown and an enamelled peacock brooch. It has a golden face with red-painted lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and jewelled earrings. A green silk garment is covered by an ornate necklace of red and green stones and white stones with rudraksha beads. The raised golden hand holds a jewelled staff, and flowers appear in the background. No physical people are visible.2011-10-29A golden metal deity murti with a painted face, red lips and a red tilak on the forehead, wearing an orange and green turban with pleated fan detail. It holds a silver trident and an ornate jeweled hand-shaped offering piece studded with stones. Heavy gold and jeweled necklaces, jeweled earrings and yellow-white flower garlands with red roses adorn the figure, set against shimmering orange and gold draped fabric with an orange sash across the shoulder.2011-11-24 +1 copiesA gilded metal statue of a deity with a fierce moustached face, wearing an orange-red striped turban with a jewelled ornament and a crown-like headpiece. The figure wears a red-orange shawl with gold border, an orange-beaded necklace, and a rhinestone-studded armour-style breastplate. Its raised hand holds a trident and a silver mace-like staff. Red and yellow flower garlands and green leaves drape the figure against a teal satin backdrop with sequined dots. The statue is a deity murti in ritual decoration, not a living person.2011-10-18Close photograph of a copper-coloured metal deity murti with a painted face, wearing an orange and green turban decorated with a pearl and jewelled ornament, pearl drops and jewelled earrings. The murti is draped in yellow and red marigold and rose garlands and a brown rudraksha-style bead mala. Its right hand, covered in white beaded embroidery with pink and green motifs and a red flower, holds a silver flute-like rod. Orange and green fabric and a gold-embroidered green cloth fill the background. No physical people are visible.2011-12-01October 13 20112011-10-13June 04 20092009-06-04