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September 26 2009

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A deity murti is decorated for worship, standing on a blue cloth before a stone wall. The figure wears a red and gold sari-style garment, a jewelled crown and a silver-and-crystal necklace with a large heart-shaped pendant. Thick garlands of orange marigolds and yellow flowers frame the murti, with a strand of green lime-like fruits hanging around it and pink flowers scattered at its feet. Brass kalashas and offerings are visible at the top edge.2009-09-26A decorated deity murti in a shrine setting is the main subject, dressed in a red and gold silk sari with a gold-bordered pallu and adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, a crown of stones, and a large ornate tiara-style halo. It is framed by a horseshoe-shaped arch of yellow and orange marigold garlands and surrounded by a ring of green limes. Pink flowers are tucked into the garland and at the base, which rests on a blue cloth. Behind, brass kalasha vessels, flower offerings and a yellow cloth suggest a puja arrangement. No people are visible.2009-09-26September 26 20092009-09-26A deity murti is decorated for worship, standing in a gilded arched frame draped with garlands of yellow, green, red, white and orange flowers. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a red-and-white bindi, crystal and gold necklaces, and a pink and green silk garment with a red-stoned collar. Its raised gold hand holds a small gold object, and a smaller golden figure with a blue cloth stands at the lower right. A jeweled black ceremonial vehicle with a crescent emblem appears at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2008-04-27December 22 20162016-12-22A gilded deity murti stands in a gold-framed arched shrine, richly adorned with heavy gold jewellery, a jewelled crown, and layered garlands of yellow marigolds, orange flowers and green leaves. It holds a pink-and-green object in one hand and wears a teal and gold draped skirt. Oil lamps glow in the background, and a dark cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.2017-12-02 +1 copiesMay 07 20172017-05-07A golden deity murti of a goddess, shown with a gilded face, red and gold silk sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. She wears a flower crown with red and white blossoms and holds a golden ceremonial object near her shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a decorated statue in a temple setting.2008-12-26December 01 20112011-12-01A gilded metal murti of a deity stands in front of a large garland arch of marigolds in orange, yellow and red with green and white flower strands. The figure wears a tall crown with a decorative band, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and a deep maroon and gold garment. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand gesture in the other, while a dark curtain and white carved pillar appear behind. The setting suggests a temple or ashram shrine display.2010-11-14January 15 20132013-01-15 +3 copiesA gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, standing in a shrine decorated with bands of yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands framed against red flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, a jewelled waist ornament and bangles, and holds a long-stemmed flower in one raised hand. A purple brocade cloth with gold floral patterns lies below. No people are visible.2012-04-05