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June 09 2009

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A gold-plated deity murti seated in a temple shrine, wearing an ornate tall crown, heavy jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, large jewelled earrings and a nose ring. It holds a golden staff in its raised hand and is adorned with a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds with a purple flower cluster. A red velvet curtain and a carved gold arch frame the figure against a stone wall. No living people are visible.2010-09-22A golden deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a tall golden crown, jewelled earrings, layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones, and a large red gem pendant. A garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers hangs over one shoulder, and its raised hand holds a golden ritual object. Red velvet drapery and carved gold framing surround the figure, with ritual brass vessels in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a golden crown and a red bindi on her forehead. She wears elaborate jewelled earrings, a nose ring with a crescent-shaped stone, and layered necklaces of pearls, red and green stones and a large red gem at the chest. A garland of red roses and yellow marigolds rests on her right side, and a red velvet curtain and ornate gold-embossed backdrop surround the figure. No people are visible.2010-09-22A close photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate golden crown with red and white gemstone trim, a red bindi, and a golden nose stud. It is heavily adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red-and-white garland of jasmine and roses drapes the shoulders and arms. A golden lotus-shaped object is held at the left side, and a green silk cloth with gold zari borders stands behind. Marigold and rose garlands fill the lower foreground.2011-10-21A close view of a golden deity murti, a female form, decorated with a tall ornate gold crown with filigree patterns and a red-and-gold diadem. The face is gold-toned with painted kohl eyes, a red bindi, a nose stud and red lips. The figure wears a heavily embellished gold garment with red and white gem studding and layers of white jasmine garlands, with red and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulder and arm. Warm lamplight falls on the metal and the dark background is blurred.2011-10-21Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall ornate golden crown, red bindi, black-lined eyes and red lips. She wears heavy jeweled necklaces, large paisley-shaped jeweled earrings and a gold bodice, and her raised hand holds a lotus-like gold object. Behind her is a golden arched frame and a deep red curtain, with a garland of yellow and red flowers and green leaves draped at her right shoulder. No people are visible.2009-10-17A gilded metal deity murti. The image is lit warmly against a stone temple wall, and the flute is held near the face. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-10-21A gilded deity murti is shown in close-up, wearing a tall ornate golden crown set with red and green stones, a red-stone pendant and layered jeweled necklaces, and large jeweled earrings. A thick red rose garland and a yellow marigold garland hang over its shoulder against a red velvet curtain and gold-embossed backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, and no one is identified as a person.2010-09-22A gilded deity murti. It wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a jewelled necklace, layered white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands, and a golden hand holds a golden lotus-shaped vessel with a small green leaf. Green brocade drapes stand behind it, and the photo is a close-up of the figure's face and upper body in warm temple lighting.2011-10-21A gilded deity murti, a seated goddess figure with a tall golden crown, ornate jewelled earrings and layered necklaces set with coloured stones. Her raised hand holds a golden lotus-like object, and she wears a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers over her shoulder. She sits on a decorated golden seat with carved animal heads, in front of an ornate silver-gold arch and dark drapery. No physical people are visible.2010-09-14A gilded deity murti, a golden metal figure with a tall ornate crown, red tilak dot and red lips, wearing layered jewelled necklaces, paisley earrings and a jewelled waist ornament. A garland of yellow, red and green flowers with blue-and-white accents hangs at its right side. Deep maroon drapery forms the background. The figure holds a raised golden hand near its chest. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17November 05 20102010-11-05