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December 25 20092009-12-25July 20 20102010-07-20Three ornate deity murti statues stand on a red floor before a white draped backdrop. The central figure wears a tall crown with red and white decoration, a red and gold sari-style garment with a gold border, and holds a trident and other ceremonial emblems. Flanking figures wear green and gold garments and tall decorated crowns. All three are garlanded with yellow marigolds and dark red flowers, and adorned with layered jewelled necklaces. No people are visible.2009-12-25July 13 20152015-07-13 +2 copiesA photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing in a temple niche against carved grey stone. The figure wears a red velvet garment heavily layered with silver-toned and jewelled ornaments, a jewelled crown with a halo-like arch, large paisley earrings, and a nose ring. It holds a small ritual object in its raised hand and wears yellow and red marigold garlands across its shoulder. A green and gold border and a blue cloth lie below, with a smaller metal figure visible at the lower right.2008-01-18Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06A metal deity murti stands in front of an ornate gold arched backdrop, adorned with a tall jewelled crown set with red and white stones, a heavy layered necklace of white and red stones, and a red and gold brocade garment. Garlands of white, yellow, maroon and green flowers hang on either side. One hand holds a small metal implement. The murti has no living people present in the frame.2010-11-14A close photograph of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall black-and-gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a red bindi, a jewelled nose ring and large jewelled earrings. Layers of silver-and-gem necklaces, bangles and a gold chain cover its chest. It wears an orange and red silk garment and holds a ceremonial ritual object in one raised hand. Yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands surround it, with green foliage at the left edge and a stone wall behind.2009-12-26April 05 20122012-04-05A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a jewelled golden crown, a polished gold face with a large nose ring, and long dark hair. She wears a red and purple silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces and a jewelled breastplate with a trident-shaped pendant. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang over her shoulders. Her raised right hand holds a golden staff with a green finial. Behind her, a glittering gold backdrop and orange cloth fill the frame.2011-11-01Close photograph of a metallic deity murti, a goddess with a polished copper-gold face, large jeweled crown with red, green and blue stones, and heavy jeweled necklaces and earrings. She wears an orange and magenta silk sari and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over her shoulder, with a deep maroon drape behind her. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15December 24 20092009-12-24