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June 09 2009

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Close-up photograph of a gold-plated metal murti of a goddess with a tall ornate golden crown, large round gold earrings set with red and green stones, a red bindi, and a red-and-white flower garland draped over one shoulder. The face has painted black eyes and red lips, with a jewelled nose ring. Gold ornamental pieces and a golden vessel-like object appear in the foreground against a dim stone wall. No physical people are visible.2009-06-09November 19 20092009-11-19Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti adorned with an ornate golden crown, jeweled earrings and nose ring, red lips and a red bindi, and layered gold and jewel-studded necklaces. The murti's raised right hand holds a gold ritual object, and red and white flower garlands drape over its shoulder against a stone wall. Ceremonial gold decoration frames the upper left corner. Watermarked copyright text overlays the lower left of the image.2009-11-16Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall ornate golden crown, red bindi, black-lined eyes and red lips. She wears heavy jeweled necklaces, large paisley-shaped jeweled earrings and a gold bodice, and her raised hand holds a lotus-like gold object. Behind her is a golden arched frame and a deep red curtain, with a garland of yellow and red flowers and green leaves draped at her right shoulder. No people are visible.2009-10-17June 04 20092009-06-04A close view of a golden deity murti, a female form, decorated with a tall ornate gold crown with filigree patterns and a red-and-gold diadem. The face is gold-toned with painted kohl eyes, a red bindi, a nose stud and red lips. The figure wears a heavily embellished gold garment with red and white gem studding and layers of white jasmine garlands, with red and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulder and arm. Warm lamplight falls on the metal and the dark background is blurred.2011-10-21A close photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate golden crown with red and white gemstone trim, a red bindi, and a golden nose stud. It is heavily adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red-and-white garland of jasmine and roses drapes the shoulders and arms. A golden lotus-shaped object is held at the left side, and a green silk cloth with gold zari borders stands behind. Marigold and rose garlands fill the lower foreground.2011-10-21Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. The face is polished gold with arched brows, a red-tipped nose stud, and red lips. Its hair is piled high under a jewelled crown and tiara set with red and white stones. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces, earrings and a jewelled armlet cover the chest, and a gold silk garment drapes the body. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the shoulder, and the raised hand holds a ritual object. A gilt carved panel and a stone wall sit behind, with a faint logo in the lower left corner.2010-07-13September 30 20112011-09-30Close-up photo of a gilded metal deity murti. It wears a red and gold silk garment, layers of jewelled gold necklaces, diamond-studded earrings and a jewelled headpiece under a red and white flower garland. It holds a golden bird-headed staff and wears stacked bangles. Behind it are yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands, with a gold-leaf panel at the upper left. No physical people are visible.2008-12-26December 28 20112011-12-28Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti with a tall gilded crown, kumkum and a vertical tilak on the forehead, black-outlined eyes, red lips, and a crescent nose ring. Ornate jewelled earrings and a heavy multi-strand necklace set with red, green and white stones adorn the figure, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the right edge and a gold repoussé backdrop behind. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05