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September 03 20162016-09-03 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornately jewelled deity murti, showing a dense arrangement of gold and stone-set ornaments. Large flower-shaped pendants inset with red, green and white stones hang on the chest, above a wide waist band of stacked gold leaf-shaped plates and round discs set with red, green and white stones. Red cloth and a teal garment edge the lower frame, and a metal lamp or pillar stands at the left. No people are visible.2009-06-27Three ornate ceremonial headpieces laid flat on a white cloth. The largest, on the left, is maroon-velvet with gold embroidery, pearl beading, green and red gem inlays and small painted face motifs. A smaller gold-and-navy cap with red gem centre sits in the middle. On the right, a navy-velvet piece with white pearl lattice, gold thread, multicoloured stones and a brass finial at the top. No people are visible.August 24 20142014-08-24August 24 20142014-08-24Close-up of a deity murti adorned with an ornate jewelled costume: a large gold-and-white bead-and-stone encrusted hand or arm piece with green and pink stone accents, a layered jewelled necklace with red and green gemstones, and an orange silk drape. Marigold and red flower garlands fill the edges. A silver staff or rod runs diagonally across the frame.2011-08-31 +1 copiesSeptember 03 20162016-09-03A gilded deity murti is seated on a golden pedestal before a deep red curtain. The figure wears a tall crown with a fan-shaped ornament of red and multicoloured elements, heavy white pearl garlands, and a large jewelled necklace set with green and red stones. Curved arches behind it are covered with embroidered gold and navy panels decorated with floral motifs and bead work. A gold ornate frame and jewelled lower adornments surround the figure. No physical people are visible; this is an adorned deity display, most.2017-08-19Close-up photograph of a richly adorned deity murti or ceremonial figure seated on a purple velvet backdrop. Gold ornaments with red, green and white stone inlay, a jeweled crown-like headpiece and white jasmine garlands with red and green flowers cover the figure. A hand in dark clothing at the left edge and a hand at the right adjust the ornaments. Orange and gold fabric is visible at the right, and a green cloth at lower left.2014-09-09Close photograph of a richly dressed deity murti decorated for worship. Large garlands of yellow and magenta marigolds and rudraksha beads hang across the figure. The murti wears an ornate gold and blue jewelled collar, a gem-studded velvet-trimmed necklace in silver stones, and an orange and gold sash. In the left foreground, a smaller white figure wears a yellow turban, yellow shawl and blue-stoned mala, with an orange drape behind. Stone temple pillars and carved architecture are visible in the background.2011-02-25Close-up photograph of a gold deity murti adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments. The chest is covered by layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones, a large central red gem in a white-stone frame, and a dense band of pearls. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands hang at the right edge, and a gilded hand with a raised mudra is visible at the left.2010-09-22July 26 20172017-07-26