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November 05 2010

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February 09 20172017-02-09May 01 20122012-05-01September 23 20172017-09-23 +1 copiesOctober 02 20162016-10-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual worship scene before a large golden deity murti draped in white and pink garlands and gold ornaments, with a tall crown and layered gold necklaces. The murti sits in front of a glittering gold and red backdrop with strings of white beads. On the right, a shirtless man with a shaved head and a rudraksha mala around his neck, wearing orange dhoti, holds a brass aarti lamp toward the deity with a flame lit. Flowers in marigold and red decorate the foreground. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram puja.2016-10-04May 21 20182018-05-21 +1 copiesA metal deity murti stands against a yellow draped backdrop, dressed in an orange shawl draped over the shoulders and across the chest, with a silver crown and a long white flower garland with red roses hanging to the waist. The figure wears jeweled necklaces, red and green stone ornaments, and a silver-embellished sash, with jeweled earrings. Adjacent garlanded deity figures are partly visible at the edges. No living person is shown.2013-03-08September 30 20172017-09-30A gilded deity murti. It is adorned with layered garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers and green leaves, plus a heavy jewelled necklace. Its four arms hold a trident-like staff, a lotus-like object and ritual implements. Behind it, a man in an orange garment and a flower garland smiles, partially visible at the top right, with a red backdrop. Several people's bodies are partly visible at the edges in light clothing. The image is a photograph of a temple or festival procession.2012-06-03A 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.2010-10-13A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands centrally, its golden face framed by a jewelled crown with a red and green stone medallion. It wears a cream silk sari with a gold zari border and a red-orange shawl draped over one shoulder. Layers of white jasmine garlands and a purple flower arch surround the figure, with pink and blue flower tassels at the arms. Gold hands display abhaya and varada mudras, and heavy gold and emerald-green jewelled necklaces adorn the chest. Red roses and jasmine are tied at the waist.2014-09-28A gilded deity murti is dressed for worship, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with a central floral medallion and red, green and white stones, plus matching jeweled earrings. It is draped in a cream sari with a gold border and a red velvet blouse with blue and magenta trim, adorned with layered white flower garlands, a gold necklace set with green stones and a gold waist chain. An orange shawl hangs at one side, and the deity's gold hands show an abhaya-type gesture and a downward palm. A pink flower backdrop and dark red curtain frame the figure.2014-09-28