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September 03 2009

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Close-up photograph of a copper-coloured deity murti with a painted face, red lips and a red bindi, wearing a red and gold turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and pearl strands. Yellow marigold garlands frame the head, and the figure wears a green velvet garment covered in crystal and jewelled embellishments, a multi-strand jewelled necklace, and a jewelled armlet. The raised hand is decorated with rhinestones, and a gold ceremonial staff is visible at the left edge against a dark red curtain.2009-12-29June 06 20102010-06-06December 28 20082008-12-28Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti wearing an orange and green turban wrapped with rudraksha malas and jewelled ornaments, an orange shawl draped behind, yellow marigold garlands and green leaf garlands around the neck, a silver trident-like staff held in front, and a white jewelled garment. Background is orange gold-patterned fabric. The statue is not a physical person.2011-12-31A gilded metal statue of a deity murti is the main subject, shown in a close frontal view against dark red draped cloth. The figure wears an ornate purple and orange turban with gold zari borders and pearl strands, a red-stoned crown ornament, large jewelled earrings, layered gold necklaces, white beaded necklaces, and a red garment with a white dhoti and gold waistband. Its raised right hand holds a golden trident, and garlands of green leaves, red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers hang across the figure. No physical people are visible; this is a statue.2009-06-15Close side view of a gilded metal deity murti decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with multicoloured stones, a bright orange-red turban or cloth wrap, a diamond-studded necklace and ear ornaments. It holds a golden trident in one hand, while the other hand is raised in an elaborately stone-set abhaya gesture. Fresh yellow and red flower garlands hang at the shoulder, with a deep maroon velvet backdrop and gold-carved arch behind. A carved fiery flame motif appears at the right edge. No living people are visible.2009-12-16July 21 20092009-07-21A close view of a copper-gold deity murti holding a golden trident in its left hand and raising its right hand in abhaya mudra. The murti wears a purple and orange turban with pearl and gold ornaments, a red garment, a fringed white shawl, layered gold necklaces with green stones, and large gold earrings. Flower garlands in pink, yellow and green hang beside it against red velvet drapery.2009-06-15July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA gilded metal statue of a deity with a fierce moustached face, wearing an orange-red striped turban with a jewelled ornament and a crown-like headpiece. The figure wears a red-orange shawl with gold border, an orange-beaded necklace, and a rhinestone-studded armour-style breastplate. Its raised hand holds a trident and a silver mace-like staff. Red and yellow flower garlands and green leaves drape the figure against a teal satin backdrop with sequined dots. The statue is a deity murti in ritual decoration, not a living person.2011-10-18September 28 20112011-09-28September 07 20112011-09-07