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June 03 2009

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June 16 20092009-06-16A 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.2009-11-19June 09 20092009-06-09A close-up of a gilded metal murti of a deity wearing a bright orange-red turban with gold stripes and jeweled ornaments. The face is polished copper-gold with painted dark eyes and red lips. The figure wears an elaborate red garment covered with dense jeweled necklaces, pendants and earrings in white, green and red stones, and a jeweled hand raised in abhaya gesture. A gold trident-like staff is visible at the left edge against a dark red curtain. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-08-06A close photograph of a copper-faced deity murti with a jewelled crown and an orange-red turban decorated with stones and a central brooch. The figure wears a blue garment under layered gemstone-studded necklaces and paisley-patterned ornaments, with large jewelled earrings. Its right hand is raised in a jewelled blessing gesture, and a golden trident-like staff is visible at the left edge. A deep red curtain forms the backdrop and marigold-style garlands appear at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-07-09June 29 20092009-06-29June 29 20092009-06-29A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a smiling face, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled crescent crown and a jewelled ornament on the forehead. The figure is heavily adorned with layered diamond-studded necklaces, a green and red gemstone pendant, large jewelled earrings and bangles, and holds a lotus-shaped ornament in one raised hand. Red draped cloth forms the background. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2010-09-15A golden deity murti, a metal figure of a warrior-protector form, dressed in a red silk garment with a red and gold turban. It wears heavy jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, and a jewelled crown ornament. Its raised right hand holds a long staff, and its face has red lips and a red-and-white forehead mark. Garlands of white flowers surround it on both sides. No physical people are visible, and no portrait of a person appears in the scene.2010-07-25A golden deity murti of Hanuman is seated at the centre of a temple shrine, adorned with a red and orange turban topped by a jewelled ornament. It wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a sacred rudraksha-style beaded necklace, and large jewelled earrings. Red and yellow flower garlands and white jasmine strands drape the figure. It raises its right hand in abhaya mudra while holding a gada mace in the left, and an orange cloth falls behind it against a green and gold brocade backdrop.2011-10-21A gilded deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by ornate gold relief and deep red velvet drapes. The figure wears a pink and red turban with a jeweled crest, a red tilak on the forehead, and heavy layered necklaces, pearl strands and jeweled chest ornaments with red and green stones. Its raised left hand shows an open palm and the right arm holds a gold staff with a green parrot perched near the shoulder. Garlands of green leaves and flowers are draped on the arms. This is a statue, not a person, so no physical people are present.2010-11-05Close-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.2009-12-29