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January 01 2008

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Close side view of a gilded metal deity murti decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with multicoloured stones, a bright orange-red turban or cloth wrap, a diamond-studded necklace and ear ornaments. It holds a golden trident in one hand, while the other hand is raised in an elaborately stone-set abhaya gesture. Fresh yellow and red flower garlands hang at the shoulder, with a deep maroon velvet backdrop and gold-carved arch behind. A carved fiery flame motif appears at the right edge. No living people are visible.2009-12-16A gilded copper deity murti of Shiva, seated before a deep red drape, wearing an ornate jeweled crown and an orange turban with a jewelled ornament. The figure has large jeweled earrings, a blue garment beneath layered necklaces and dark rudraksha malas, and a large gold pendant. Holding a golden trident in the raised left hand, with yellow and purple marigold garlands and green leaves draped over the figure and in the foreground. The sculpture is a statue and contains no physical people.2010-08-30Close photograph of a golden metal deity murti decorated for a festival procession. The face has red lips, painted eyes and a red-and-gold forehead mark, and it wears a multicoloured turban wrapped in green, pink and red silk with jewelled brooches. Heavy layered jewellery covers the chest, including a rhinestone-studded sacred hand or shield-like ornament, and jewelled earrings hang from the ears. A golden trident stands at the left against garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers, with a gilded arch framing the top. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28A gilded metal deity murti. It wears an orange and gold turban with a jeweled crown and peacock feather, large jeweled earrings, layered jeweled necklaces, and rudraksha malas with a gold pendant. The raised right hand holds a golden trident, and the left hand holds a bouquet of red roses and greenery. Marigold garlands in yellow, orange, and purple hang at the left edge, and a figure in turquoise clothing is partly visible at the right edge.2010-08-28A close photograph of a copper-faced deity murti with a red-and-orange turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent. The figure wears a blue garment under layered gold and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and large jewelled earrings. Its raised right hand is covered in bejewelled ornaments and it holds a golden trident, while the left hand holds a lotus stem. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arm and a vessel rests at the lower edge. The background is a deep red drape. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30A golden metal murti of a deity, shown in close view, wears a green, red and pink silk turban decorated with jewelled brooches. It has elaborate jewelled earrings, layered necklaces and a large crystal-encrusted arm ornament, and holds a golden trident. Yellow and purple flower garlands surround it against a dark backdrop with an ornate gold arch above. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28A close photograph of a copper-toned deity murti decorated for worship, set against a deep red curtain. The murti wears an orange turban with jeweled ornaments and a crescent-moon piece, a red tilak and a bright red lip. Its body is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces, rudraksha malas, a blue inner garment and an orange shawl, and it holds a trident on the left and a ritual implement in the right hand. Yellow and green flower garlands surround the figure. No living people are visible.2010-08-30July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti or statue wearing a green and red bandhani-patterned turban with a jeweled brow ornament. The figure is adorned with a dense white and gold jeweled necklace, a heavy jeweled armour-like chest piece, and a large ornate earring. A white jasmine garland with red flower accents drapes over the shoulder. A golden trident-like staff rests at the left edge, and a deep red garment is visible beneath the jewelry against a teal drape in the background. No living people are visible.2009-06-30July 20 20102010-07-20November 27 20112011-11-27 +1 copiesA metal murti of a deity with a polished copper-toned face, painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an orange turban and a jeweled crown with gem-studded ornaments. Ornate jewelled earrings, layered beaded necklaces, and rudraksha-style mala beads adorn the figure, dressed in a green and gold garment. The left hand holds a golden trident while the right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with a jeweled, beaded glove. Red velvet drapes frame the murti, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the lower edge. No living people are visible.2010-09-07