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February 06 2013

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July 21 20092009-07-21Close-up photo of a gilded metal murti or statue of a deity face, with a golden face, red lips, painted eyes and a forehead marking. It wears a red and gold turban-like headdress studded with sparkling crystal ornaments and a jeweled earring. The background is a soft yellow-green cloth. The face is an idol, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2009-06-28Close-up photograph of a golden statue, a gilded murti with a shiny metallic face, red painted lips, and dark painted eyes and brows. It wears a bright red turban with gold brocade and jewelled ornaments, plus a red-and-gold headpiece. Large jewelled earrings with red, green and white stones hang from the ears, and a bejewelled gold collar sits at the neck with dark rudraksha-style beads draped over the shoulders. A red velvet curtain forms the background. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so no candidate is physically present.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a polished metallic deity murti with a gold-toned face, painted red lips and dark eyes, wearing an orange turban with gold brocade border and a jewelled brooch, with red-and-gold ornaments and a beaded necklace. A silver ceremonial staff or mace is at the left edge, and green leaves rest at the lower right against a turquoise draped curtain with studded detail.2011-09-13Close-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.2011-10-02September 19 20112011-09-19September 23 20112011-09-23Close-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 19 20082008-10-19Close-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.2011-10-02Close view of a gilded metal deity murti with a bright orange turban-style headwear with gold zari stripes, a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, black-lined eyes, red lips and a dark dot on the cheek. Ornate jewelled earrings with red and green stones hang from the ears and a jewelled necklace is at the collar. A white jasmine-style garland drapes at the left, and a second gleaming golden figure with a crown-like headpiece appears at the right. A wooden staff or stick with an orange tassel is held near the face. Pink flowers appear at the lower right. Statues only; no living people are visible.2010-07-25Close-up photograph of a golden-faced deity murti with long black hair, red painted lips and bold black eyebrows. It wears an orange turban-style headdress with gold zari border and a jeweled ornament set with red and green stones and pearls, plus a red bindi and a gold necklace. Behind it, shimmering green and gold sequined drapery catches the light.2011-09-18