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October 11 2011

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A gilded metal statue of a deity is seated against a gold brocade backdrop, wearing an orange and red turban topped with a peacock feather ornament and jewelled crest. The figure has a red painted mouth, a red bindi and an ornate jewelled collar and necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands hang across its shoulders. It raises a jewelled palm in abhaya mudra and holds a golden staff-like object in the other hand. No physical people are visible; this is a murti photographed in a shrine setting.2011-10-13A golden metal statue of a deity murti sits before a green silk backdrop. It wears an orange and gold brocade turban topped by an ornate gold crown, a red garment, layered rudraksha malas, and large jewelled necklaces and earrings with white and blue stones. A gold hand raises in abhaya mudra, and red and yellow flower garlands drape the figure. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2013-10-13Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti wearing a vivid orange turban with a jewelled ornament, orange silk garment, and an elaborate jewelled necklace and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Red and white flower garlands hang at the shoulders, and a green fabric with gold dot pattern forms the backdrop. The murti's right hand, covered in sparkling white stone-studded fabric, is raised in blessing.2011-10-02September 19 20112011-09-19Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a large face, red lips and dark painted eyes, wearing a red and orange patterned turban decorated with a gold jeweled ornament and a pearl tassel hanging at the side. The murti is framed by red silk drapery and gold ornaments, with a green leaf-like decoration at right. No physical people are visible; the image shows a statue only.2015-05-05October 13 20112011-10-13December 26 20082008-12-26A close-up of a gilded statue or murti with a glossy golden face, painted black eyes and red lips, wearing a red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled ornament with green and red stones. Layered gold necklaces with pearls and red stones, and rudraksha malas with gold caps hang across the chest. A golden ceremonial object appears in the right foreground. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so no physical person is present.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, red lips and a red tilak, wearing a large jewelled crown with pearl strands and a red-and-gold turban. The figure is adorned with a jewelled necklace, sequined embroidered garments in red, maroon and gold, and multicoloured gemstone brooches. Fresh green leaves and red and yellow roses are arranged at the lower left, and orange-red silk drapes frame the image. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19Close-up photograph of a golden statue, a gilded murti with a shiny metallic face, red painted lips, and dark painted eyes and brows. It wears a bright red turban with gold brocade and jewelled ornaments, plus a red-and-gold headpiece. Large jewelled earrings with red, green and white stones hang from the ears, and a bejewelled gold collar sits at the neck with dark rudraksha-style beads draped over the shoulders. A red velvet curtain forms the background. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so no candidate is physically present.2010-09-22December 26 20082008-12-26A golden murti of a deity wearing an ornate orange and gold jeweled crown, a pearl-and-gem studded headdress, and heavy gem-set gold necklaces over a deep blue garment. Fresh white jasmine garlands drape around the figure against a bright orange silk backdrop. The murti holds a small green parrot perched on its raised golden hand. This is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2012-05-11