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April 24 2013

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April 24 20132013-04-24Close-up photograph of an ornate deity murti's raised hand, a abhaya-style gesture, covered in gold and jewel work set with white stones, green and red gems and a large green cabochon at the palm. Concentric circular patterns of stones decorate the palm. Behind it are layered gold necklaces, a green garment with gem-studded ornaments, and garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers on the left. A gold staff or stem is visible at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gleaming gold abhaya-style hand of a deity murti, raised with fingers together, the palm engraved with a star-and-floral motif. The wrist wears an ornate gold bangle and a black thread. A gold staff or trident shaft rises diagonally beside it, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the lower left and jewelled gold ornaments with red and green stones in the background. No people are visible.2010-09-22June 27 20092009-06-27Close-up photograph of a gilded metal hand of a deity murti raised in abhaya mudra, palm facing outward, with a carved star-like motif on the palm. Red rose petals or garland flowers fill the left edge, and ornate gold drapery with dark beaded strands surrounds the hand. No people are visible; the photograph shows only the statue's hand and adornments.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a large gold-plated hand of a deity murti raised in abhaya mudra, palm facing outward, with an engraved floral rosette on the palm. Behind it are gold ornaments, a gold-embroidered garment, dark beaded strands and red flower garlands on the left. No physical people are visible. The gold hand is an image, not a person, so no a person candidate is present.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of an ornate gold and jewelled object, resembling a ceremonial hand or mask-like crown ornament, encrusted with clear and green and red stones arranged in concentric circular patterns. Garlands of yellow marigold and red flowers lie to the left, and a dark rudraksha-style bead mala is visible at right, with sparkling bokeh of ornaments behind. No people are visible.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of a richly ornamented golden ceremonial object. Its gold surface carries intricate relief patterns, ring bands and a crowned top with green jewelled elements. Behind it, more gold metalwork and a teal fabric draping are visible. No people are shown.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold deity murti's hand and forearm, with fingers curled in a mudra-like gesture. The metal is highly polished with intricate filigree and floral engraving on the wrist and palm area. Garlands of white and dark blue flowers and red petals are visible at the edges, and a small red mark appears near the wrist. No people are visible.2009-10-17Close-up photograph of an ornate trident (trishula) covered in dense silver-white rhinestones with red and green gem accents in concentric circular patterns, a dark green stone at its centre. The trident shaft, a metal rod, runs diagonally below it. Behind are gold embroidered textiles, a red-stoned ornament, a dark rudraksha-style bead mala with gold spacers, and yellow and red flower garlands. No people are visible. The ornament appears to be a decorative trident adorned for worship.2010-11-09Close photograph of a gilded deity murti's raised right hand in abhaya mudra, the palm facing outward, holding a golden trident (trishula) with a tall shaft. The hand, arm and shoulder are polished gold with engraved detailing, wearing a gold bangle and a thin chain at the wrist. Behind is a deep red velvet drape, with yellow and purple flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala with jewelled gold beads at the right edge. A gold-embossed panel frames the left side. No living people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti's outstretched hand, palm open and fingers slightly curled, adorned with a jeweled bracelet set with red stones and pearls and several stacked bangles in gold with red, green and pink stones. Behind the hand are red and green draped fabric and garlands of yellow marigolds and white and purple flowers. No people are visible.2009-06-27