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September 11 2011

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A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, its face turned to the side, wearing an orange-red turban with a pearl tassel and a jewelled ornament at the brow. It has jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace, and an ornate silver-and-gold armlet on the upper arm. The murti is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped in orange and green cloth with gold shimmer. The hand raised in front holds a jewelled silver ornamental piece studded with coloured stones. No people are visible; the statue is the only figure in the scene.2011-11-30October 13 20112011-10-13Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti wearing a vivid orange turban with a jewelled ornament, orange silk garment, and an elaborate jewelled necklace and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Red and white flower garlands hang at the shoulders, and a green fabric with gold dot pattern forms the backdrop. The murti's right hand, covered in sparkling white stone-studded fabric, is raised in blessing.2011-10-02A gilded metal statue of a deity is seated against a gold brocade backdrop, wearing an orange and red turban topped with a peacock feather ornament and jewelled crest. The figure has a red painted mouth, a red bindi and an ornate jewelled collar and necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands hang across its shoulders. It raises a jewelled palm in abhaya mudra and holds a golden staff-like object in the other hand. No physical people are visible; this is a murti photographed in a shrine setting.2011-10-13Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti face, with glossy gold skin, painted red lips and dark eyes, wearing an orange turban with a striped gold-and-green border, a jeweled ornament with green and red stones at the front, and a strand of white pearls draped down the side. Surrounded by red, yellow and purple marigold and rose garlands, a green silk backdrop, and gold-embroidered cloth, with ornate gold and jeweled decorations at the edges. No physical people are visible.2011-11-30October 01 20112011-10-01Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple shrine. The figure wears an orange turban with gold-edged border, a jewelled ornament at the forehead, red-and-white jewelled earrings and a rich embellished collar. Red flower garlands hang at the chest. Behind it hangs a green fabric with gold spangles. At right, another murti shows a jewelled crown and a raised hand. Watermarked archive image; no physical people are visible in the scene.2011-10-02October 11 20112011-10-11Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti with a polished face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, a red lip and a red bindi on the forehead. The figure wears an orange-red headcloth with gold brocade border, a jeweled crown ornament set with green and red stones, and jeweled earrings. Red flower garlands and jeweled necklaces surround the neck. Behind it hangs a green shimmering fabric with gold sequins, and a partly visible human hand appears at the right edge. No a person candidate is visible.2011-10-02November 25 20112011-11-25 +1 copiesA gilded metal statue of a deity murti stands centrally against a draped curtain of red, gold and maroon with sparkling embroidery. The murti wears a tall layered golden crown set with green, red and pink stones, a black headband with a white ornament, a shining gold face, and a multi-strand rudraksha and gold bead necklace over a jewelled collar of pink, green and white stones. Its hands show abhaya and varada-style mudras, with a red stone set in the palms. Orange and gold silk drapes over its shoulders, and a golden trident and drum-like ritual object appear at the sides. At the left edge, a person in an orange turban and rudraksha garland is partly visible. No live physical person is shown in the central statue.2014-03-17A metallic statue of a sannyasi figure with a silvery face and a red-dotted forehead, wearing a red turban and red wrap draped over the shoulder. Multiple strands of rudraksha beads hang across the chest, and gold earrings are visible. The raised right hand is in a blessing gesture. A gold ornate carved backdrop with floral and peacock-like patterns stands behind the figure, with green drapery at the top right. The figure is a statue or depiction, not a living person.2011-11-27