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October 27 2010

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A silver deity murti with a central figure wearing an ornate jewelled crown, an orange and green turban-like headdress, and heavy jewelled necklaces with red and green stones. Two flanking silver figures wear tall jewelled crowns and embroidered gold and maroon garments. The central figure holds a silver staff-like object and a lamp-like implement, with a golden arched backdrop and orange marigold garlands. Watermarked copyright text appears in the corner.2010-10-27 +1 copiesA close-up of a deity murti adorned with dense crystal and rhinestone jewellery, a jeweled crown, and a tall ornate headdress in an orange and green striped turban. Gold-toned face, layered yellow, maroon and white garlands drape the shoulders, and the raised golden hand shows an abhaya-style gesture. Ornate gold arch with round studs forms the backdrop, with two smaller jewelled murtis flanking the frame. No physical people are visible; the figures shown are statues.2010-11-14A close view of a silver-faced deity murti adorned with jeweled ornaments. The face has red lips and a jeweled forehead piece, and a green and orange turban with a jeweled crown-like ornament sits on the head. Multicoloured gemstone earrings and layered necklaces with red and green stones cover the chest, over a red and gold garment. Silver lamp-like stands with jeweled details flank the figure, and an orange and yellow garland of marigold-like flowers is visible in the upper right against a backdrop of gold ornamental metalwork.2010-10-27A photograph of a central metal deity murti flanked by two smaller attendant figures, all adorned with elaborate silver-toned crowns, jeweled necklaces and rich gold-and-red garments. The central figure wears a tall jeweled crown with a green and orange turban, holds ceremonial objects in both hands, and stands before a large gold arched backdrop. Garlands of orange marigolds and white flowers drape across the arch and figures. A pink wall and red curtain form the setting. No living people are visible.2010-10-27Three figures seated side by side on an ornate golden throne-like dais before a shimmering gold backdrop and a white draped cloth. The figures appear to be sculpted or painted statues rather than living people: the centre figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a green gem, a red stone pendant and layered white and multicoloured beaded necklaces, and raises both hands in blessing. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and an orange-brown robe. The figure on the right wears a black and gold headdress, heavy jewelled necklaces and a gold-bordered saffron-and-gold shawl, holding a small ritual object. The seat is draped in red and gold cloth with gold brocade. These are deity murti or devotional statues arranged in a shrine setting.2014-07-25A photograph of three gilded deity murti or statues in an ornate golden shrine niche. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, a gold face, layered jewelled necklaces and an orange dhoti, and holds ceremonial objects in its hands, with a rudraksha-style garland and a leopard-skin cloth beneath. The figure to the left wears an orange turban, rudraksha mala and jewelled necklaces; the figure to the right wears a gold crown with a red stone, jewelled necklaces and a red-and-gold sari-like garment. A large pleated backdrop and a golden arch frame the scene. No living people are visible.2014-03-12July 25 20142014-07-25March 11 20142014-03-11A photograph of three gilded deity murtis seated on a red and gold throne-like dais in front of an ornate gold arch and draped white backdrop. The central figure wears a tall gold crown, elaborate jewelled necklaces, a white and gold garland and a red and gold dhoti, with raised hands. The figure on the left wears a red-and-gold headdress and orange-brown robes, and the figure on the right wears a red-and-gold crown and a green and gold sari with jewelled ornaments. A red and gold garland drapes the thrones. No physical people are visible.2015-07-02Three gilded statues of deities seated side by side on a golden-trimmed throne against a blue backdrop with a pink sequined drape above. The central figure, a deity murti, wears a tall jeweled crown with a green gem, a red stone pendant, layered pearl and bead necklaces, and a blue and green silk garment with gold trim, while raised hands hold small ritual objects. Its flanking attendants are also statues: the left one wears an orange turban and rudraksha malas with a gold necklace, and the right one wears an ornate jeweled headdress, pearl necklaces and a green silk sari with red borders. Ornate trident-like ritual staffs stand behind the throne. No living people are visible.2014-07-22July 09 20102010-07-09A golden devotional statue group seated on a plush throne-like setup against a magenta draped backdrop. The central deity murti wears a tall gold crown set with red stones, a golden tunic with an ornate jewelled necklace and layered garlands, and holds a trident-like staff in the upper left hand while the right hand is raised in blessing. Flanking figures wear embellished crowns, pearl and bead necklaces, and red, orange and maroon garments, with one holding a sceptre. The scene is a deity murti arrangement adorned for worship, with the statues rather than living people as the focus.2014-01-04