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October 15 2010

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and green leaves. The silver-faced figure wears an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, golden hands raised in front, and large earrings. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the murti.2010-10-13October 03 20082008-10-03A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, adorned for worship. She wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, large ornate earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a green and gold silk garment. She holds a parrot-topped golden staff. The murti is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and rose and marigold strands, with red flower clusters on the left and right. No people are visible.2011-11-29A golden-faced deity murti. The murti has long black hair, wears a tall jewelled crown, a silver halo, heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces, and an orange and red silk sari. It holds a sword with a grey hilt and a ritual implement. The ornate gold frame and orange backdrop surround the figure. No physical people are visible.2010-10-08November 05 20102010-11-05A richly adorned golden deity murti. The face is gold with a red bindi and the head is crowned with a jewelled headdress and crescent ornament. The body wears a green silk garment heavily covered in gold and jewelled ornaments and necklaces. It is surrounded by red roses, yellow marigold garlands, and white jasmine flower garlands with green leaves. A ceremonial staff with pink-and-gold cord stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-02October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesA golden deity murti. It wears a purple velvet crown with a crescent moon and a jewelled tiara, plus a purple velvet bodice with large jewelled collar, emerald-style gem and heavy gold necklaces. Its hands are raised in mudra gestures against the flower backdrop, indicating a puja or abhishekam setting at a temple altar.2014-11-30 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a goddess is the central subject, seated on a flower-draped platform. Her golden face and body are adorned with a jewelled, sequinned breastplate featuring a flower-shaped gem medallion, and a gold crown. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses encircle the figure, with pink lotus blossoms and white jasmine at the base. Incense sticks rise beside her. An ornate gilded arch frames the murti, with a green cloth backdrop and draped red and gold silk to the right.2015-09-19Close view of a golden deity murti decorated for worship, with a face of polished gold, a vermilion tilak and a red bindu on the forehead, and a gold crown set with diamonds, rubies and a Shiva-linga style ornament. The murti is dressed in green silk with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, necklaces and armlets, and is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses, with green leaves behind. The image shows a decorated deity murti rather than any person, so no one is present.2008-10-02A golden deity murti is decorated for worship, its face covered in gold with red lips and a forehead marking. It wears an ornate jewelled crown and heavy layered necklaces of pearls, rubies, emeralds and blue stones over a dark green garment. A golden hand raised in blessing rises at left, while a pink knitted cloth and a bed of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, red and white surround the figure. Two jewelled standards with pennant-shaped finials flank the murti. The image is a photograph of a decorated murti, not of living people.2010-11-06November 14 20102010-11-14