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July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a black stone deity murti with a smooth dark face, wearing an orange-red silk turban edged with gold zari, a red tilak on the forehead, and heavy gold repoussé armour with ornate collar and shoulder pieces. A bamboo or cane staff rests against the left side, and the murti is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. No physical people are visible.2009-07-07July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07A gilded deity murti of Dakshinamurti-style Shiva form seated in a temple setting, with a black face bearing a white tripundra mark and a bright red-orange cloth wrapped around the head. The figure wears layered gold ornaments, a diamond-studded necklace with a red central stone, and a rudraksha mala, and holds ritual objects in its raised hands. Garlands of yellow and white flowers, with purple and green accents, drape its shoulders and sides. Red-orange drapery frames the background. No physical people are visible.2010-02-12A dark stone or black-painted statue of a seated saint-like figure is adorned for a festival. The figure wears an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, a deep orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, multiple strands of gold and wooden-bead necklaces, and a gold pendant. Its raised gold-plated hands hold a long wooden staff, and the entire figure is framed by dense garlands of marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. A golden ornate arm band and armour-like shoulder pieces adorn the statue. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. Canopy fabric in red is visible at the top.2013-07-22A dark stone deity murti of a four-armed form seated on a gold-plated throne against a red draped backdrop. It wears a maroon turban with a red flower and green leaf, a brown and gold patterned silk garment, layered gold and stone jewellery, a brown rudraksha-style mala, and garlands of white jasmine and red roses. Gold hands hold a lotus-like object and an ornate gold vessel, while hibiscus flowers and yellow marigolds decorate the figure and base. Silver bead strands drape the foreground. No physical people are visible.2015-04-21November 28 20142014-11-28Close view of a black stone deity murti decorated for worship. The face is polished black stone with a red tilak mark on the forehead. A red and gold-bordered cloth is wrapped over the head, and an orange-red cloth drapes the shoulders. Heavy gold ornamental shoulder pieces and a gold collar necklace with dark beads sit below. Garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta flowers frame the head. An orange-tasselled staff or ceremonial rod is visible at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-07-27May 07 20172017-05-07Close-up of a bronze or copper-toned murti of a bearded-style sculpted face wearing an orange and green turban with gold border, decorated with a pearl and jewelled brooch and pearl drape, pearl and ruby earrings, a rudraksha mala, and surrounded by yellow marigold and red rose garlands. A silver ritual vessel appears in the foreground. No physical people are visible; this is a statue.2011-12-01Close-up photograph of a golden-faced deity murti, apparently Hanuman, adorned with a jewelled crown, orange turban, large jewelled necklaces and earrings, and a gold-and-red silk garment. The murti's right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with white pearl and gem embellishment. Yellow marigold garlands and green foliage frame it, and a gold ornate arch sits above. In the lower right, two small doll-like figures wearing orange headwraps with red bindis appear beside it. No living person is visible, and no a person candidate is present.2009-12-24