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August 28 2011

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A close-up photo of a copper-toned deity murti, a metal statue with a polished face, arched eyebrows and a small red bindi. It wears an ornate gold crown inlaid with red, green and blue stones and a rose at its side. Heavy jewelled necklaces, pearl-and-gem earrings and a nose ring adorn it, with a long garland of red roses draped over its shoulders. In its raised right hand it holds a trident-like ritual implement.2011-08-28Close-up photograph of a gilded metal murti of a goddess wearing an ornate gold crown set with red, green and white stones and a silver flower. Her face is burnished gold with a red bindi and red lips, and she wears large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and layered jewelled necklaces with green and pink stones. A red and white rose garland drapes over her shoulders and a black silk garment is visible. Her raised hand holds a gold trident-like attribute, and a turquoise satin backdrop with a gold border stands behind her. Stone wall on the right.2011-08-28 +1 copiesMarch 01 20132013-03-01A golden deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with a jewelled crown with red and green enamel, a gold face with red bindi and nose ornament, and a blue silk garment with heavy gold and gem necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the figure, and it holds a golden implement with a green bird-shaped finial in one raised hand. A teal fabric backdrop and stone wall surround it. No physical people are visible.2011-10-18August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesJune 17 20092009-06-17Close-up photograph of a gold-faced deity murti adorned with a heavily jeweled crown, large jeweled earrings, and layered ornate necklaces studded with stones in red, green and white. The figure wears a dark green velvet garment, a jeweled waist belt, and holds a gold ceremonial staff with a jeweled shield-like element on the left. A yellow-green cloth backdrop frames the figure, with green leaves at the lower edges. No physical people are visible.2009-07-01September 19 20112011-09-19A golden metal deity murti of a goddess, seated before a teal cloth backdrop with an ornate gold arch behind it. The murti wears a tall crown set with stones, a jewelled forehead ornament, large earrings, a nose ring and layered pearl and gemstone necklaces with a pendant. A green checked garment covers the body, with a thick black braid hanging over one shoulder. White jasmine garlands with red flowers drape the figure. Its raised left hand holds a flaming golden implement, a trident-like or flame-topped object, while the right hand is not clearly visible. Decorative gold shapes frame the scene.2009-06-30December 28 20112011-12-28A photograph of a gilded metal utsava murti of a goddess in a temple, shown in close view. The deity wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, a red and gold nose ring and a vermilion-marked forehead. Her body is adorned with layered gold and gem necklaces, long pearl strands and earrings. Thick red rose garlands and green leaf garlands hang over her shoulders and arms. She holds a gold ritual object in one raised hand, with red beaded bangles at the wrist. A teal silk backdrop and a carved gold arch frame the figure. The image is a statue, not a living person.2011-11-11A gilded metal deity murti. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with green and red enamel, a red and white tilaka mark on the forehead, and a red bindi. It is adorned with a layered gold necklace set with red, green and white stones, a blue silk garment with gold border, and bangles. Fresh green leaf garlands and thick red rose garlands hang from the shoulders, and a yellow flower garland appears at the left edge. The raised hand holds a small green-tipped object. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-10-18