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October 09 2006

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October 09 20062006-10-09A gilded metal deity murti stands in a temple shrine, wearing a white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders wrapped over its head and shoulders, a gold-and-red jewelled chest ornament, large red-and-gold earrings and layered gold necklaces. A tall garland of marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers drapes over its crown, and a red cloth backdrop hangs behind it beside ornate gilded pillars and a lamp stand. No physical people are visible.2006-10-27September 23 20062006-09-23December 21 20092009-12-21November 01 20062006-11-01October 09 20062006-10-09June 15 20162016-06-15A 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.2011-11-30A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a Shiva-form figure with a broad face, a red bindi and ornate ear ornaments. It wears a white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders, a jewelled and gem-studded chest ornament, and gold necklaces. A white headcloth with a gold border wraps the head, and garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, white flowers and green leaves hang around it. Behind it stand a red cloth backdrop and carved golden temple pillars, with a trident-like ritual staff at right and a cobra-hooded ornament at left.2006-10-27A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing against dark red drapery. The figure wears an orange turban topped with a golden crown, a jeweled brooch and jeweled ornaments, large jeweled earrings, and layered necklaces studded with sparkling stones. Its raised right hand is in abhaya mudra, and it holds a golden trident at its left side. White and red flower garlands hang over its shoulders and arms. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so the a person field is none.2009-11-19December 26 20082008-12-26Two large bronze-coloured statues stand garlanded with thick bands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink and red flowers, outdoors beneath green trees. The left figure wears a golden turban, white embroidered garment and gold necklaces, with the right hand raised in blessing. The right figure wears a crown, a red blouse, a blue and gold skirt, layered gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style chain, holding a small object in one hand. Floral garlands also hang from the structure above, and a blue plastic crate is visible at the right edge. The statues are depictions, not living people.2006-10-10