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October 06 2011

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A photograph of a gold-toned metal deity murti standing in the foreground, wearing a green garment, a gold pendant necklace, and a tall crown, holding a staff in one hand and a serpent-like object in the other. Behind it, blurred, are brass baskets or bowls of white offerings and a red-and-gold silk cloth draped on a stone ledge. No physical people are visible.2011-10-06A photograph of a four-armed deity murti standing on a stone plinth in an outdoor temple courtyard. The figure has a tall conical crown, a sheer pale green-blue garment, and gold-toned arms holding a lotus-like staff and a conch-shaped object, with green-blue drip marks on the body as if from abhishekam. Beside it on the platform sit brass and silver puja vessels, a bowl, a small oil lamp and a folded orange-gold cloth. Behind are a carved stone pillar with a lion-like relief, red iron railings and green foliage. No physical people are visible.2011-10-06A golden deity murti with a crown and four arms stands on a stone ledge, wearing a green draped garment and a gold necklace, holding a lotus-like object and a staff. To the left, a hand holds a silver lamp or censer with a flame, pouring or offering near the figure. Behind, yellow-draped deity figures with floral garlands and silver vessels, kalasha-style pots and brass lamps sit on a red-cloth-covered shelf in a temple setting with red pillars and carved stone.2011-10-06November 12 20102010-11-12Close photo of two metal deity murtis decorated with white jasmine garlands and red-and-white beaded necklaces. The larger figure wears a gold crown with a yellow and green sari-style garment, holds a ceremonial object in one raised hand, and has a red bindi on the forehead. The smaller figure beside it wears an orange and gold garment with a green border and a pearl necklace. A red cloth surface and blurred orange decorations appear in the background.2010-09-13September 07 20172017-09-07 +1 copiesOctober 07 20112011-10-07A photograph of a silver-toned metal deity murti with a red tilak on its forehead, white powder or sandal paste dusted over its head and body, and a tall white crown. It holds a trident in one hand and a small ceremonial vessel in the other, wears a dark purple garment and a gold pendant chain, and is decorated with red flower garlands. At the left edge a partially visible priest in white dhoti and shawl with gold beads stands beside it, looking down. The background is red.2010-10-17July 11 20142014-07-11Close-up photo of a silver-toned metal statue of a seated deity or guru figure wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over its shoulders and chest. The figure has a crown-like headdress with floral engraving, a red tilak mark on the forehead, painted red lips and dark eyebrows. It wears two layers of sparkling crystal-studded necklaces. The raised right hand is shown in a carved mudra with fingers curled, with a red-tipped finger visible. The background is blurred with red and golden tones.2010-12-18A small metal deity murti stands against a dark, blurred background. The figure wears a tall crown with a red tilak mark on the forehead, and has a raised hand holding a small object. A green and gold brocade shawl with a maroon garment drapes over its body. No living people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.2016-12-05October 17 20102010-10-17