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March 07 2013

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A metal deity murti stands against a yellow draped backdrop, dressed in an orange shawl draped over the shoulders and across the chest, with a silver crown and a long white flower garland with red roses hanging to the waist. The figure wears jeweled necklaces, red and green stone ornaments, and a silver-embellished sash, with jeweled earrings. Adjacent garlanded deity figures are partly visible at the edges. No living person is shown.2013-03-08A gilded deity murti. It is adorned with layered garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers and green leaves, plus a heavy jewelled necklace. Its four arms hold a trident-like staff, a lotus-like object and ritual implements. Behind it, a man in an orange garment and a flower garland smiles, partially visible at the top right, with a red backdrop. Several people's bodies are partly visible at the edges in light clothing. The image is a photograph of a temple or festival procession.2012-06-03A gilded metal statue of a standing deity figure stands in a red and gold shrine niche, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown set with red and green stones and an orange turban-like cloth. The statue wears layered silver-toned and gem-studded necklaces over a maroon garment, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a sword on either side, while an orange shawl drapes from one arm. Yellow, red, orange and purple flower garlands frame the figure. This is a statue, so it is not a physical person, and the statue's identity is not established from the image.2012-04-06A metal deity murti of a goddess stands centrally, wearing an ornate silver crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and an orange shawl draped over the shoulders. Its raised hands hold a pair of tall silver staffs crossed in front of it. Thick garlands of white jasmine and red roses encircle the figure. Behind it hang green fabric with gold floral patterns and an ornate gold frame. The image is a photograph of a shrine-style decorated deity, with no people visible.2012-05-03January 04 20142014-01-04A metal deity murti stands in a shrine niche draped with gold-flecked orange silk. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with pink, green and red stones, a heavy silver-toned necklace with red and green gems, and a jeweled waist ornament. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang over both shoulders, and a trident rests upright beside the figure. The scene is a close, frontal view of a temple deity decorated for worship.2012-10-22A golden metal deity murti stands against a red wall under a pale blue sky, adorned with thick garlands of orange, red, green and white flowers arranged in a halo-like arch behind its shoulders. The figure wears a tall gilded crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a jewelled belt and an orange silk sari with gold border. Multiple arms extend outward holding objects such as a trident, a drum and a club, while two hands are raised in abhaya and varada poses. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09December 28 20112011-12-28A gilded deity murti is dressed for worship, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with a central floral medallion and red, green and white stones, plus matching jeweled earrings. It is draped in a cream sari with a gold border and a red velvet blouse with blue and magenta trim, adorned with layered white flower garlands, a gold necklace set with green stones and a gold waist chain. An orange shawl hangs at one side, and the deity's gold hands show an abhaya-type gesture and a downward palm. A pink flower backdrop and dark red curtain frame the figure.2014-09-28A golden metal murti of a deity-like figure, shown frontally with a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and the left hand resting near the body. The head wears a tall orange turban topped with a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, plus a forehead ornament with a red centre. The body is covered in heavy layered jewellery: a jewelled collar, ornate multi-strand necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and a large pendant. Garlands of yellow, red and orange marigold flowers surround the figure, and an ornate gilded arch frames the top. The background is red fabric.2012-04-06December 05 20162016-12-05Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall golden crown and a pale face with red lips and a red tilak. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, large drop earrings, and an orange silk garment with gold border. It is adorned with garlands of yellow-orange, red, green and white woven yarn flowers. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya gesture and the left hand rests open at the side. The background is a red wall and pale sky.2010-11-09