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December 28 2008

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October 01 20112011-10-01A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands before a red velvet drape and ornate gold arch. She wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, large chandelier-style earrings, a nose ring, layered necklaces with red and green stones, and a blue-and-gold brocade garment. A garland of yellow marigolds and red and magenta flowers hangs on her right side. Her raised left hand holds a lotus-like stem, and a trident-like golden object is visible at the upper right. Part of a gold-toned ritual vessel appears in the foreground.2010-10-09A golden metal deity murti of a female form stands in a temple setting, adorned with a tall black hair crown topped with a jeweled ornament, gold earrings, a nose ring, and elaborate layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones. It wears an orange brocade garment and a blue silk cloth at the lower body, with red and white rose and jasmine garlands draped across its shoulders and arms. One hand raises a golden ritual object, and a teal drapery and carved gold panel stand behind it against a stone wall.2011-08-19A close-up of a silver-plated deity murti of a goddess, decorated with an ornate silver crown, heavy silver necklaces with turquoise and pink inlay, large silver earrings, and a purple silk garment with green border. Her silver hand holds a flower-like object and she wears a nose ring and red bindi. A garland of red roses, white and yellow flowers hangs over her shoulder against a grey stone wall with a gold-framed arch behind her. No physical people are visible.2008-10-04A golden deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a tall golden crown, jewelled earrings, layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones, and a large red gem pendant. A garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers hangs over one shoulder, and its raised hand holds a golden ritual object. Red velvet drapery and carved gold framing surround the figure, with ritual brass vessels in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22A gilded metal deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple, wearing a jewelled conical crown set with coloured stones and a dark teal silk garment with a magenta and red border. Heavy layered gold and diamond-like necklaces, large earrings and bangles adorn the figure. One hand holds a decorated ceremonial staff or ritual implement with a carved head, and a flame-shaped gilt lamp stand is visible at the left edge against a carved stone pillar. The figure is an alankaram decoration of a temple deity.A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. The murti wears a black hair crown with pearl strands and jeweled ornaments, a purple garment, layered gold necklaces set with red, green and white stones, large jeweled earrings and a nose ring. It holds a green-and-gold bird-headed staff in one raised hand, and is framed by yellow marigold garlands, white jasmine and purple flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-12-06Close-up of a gilded deity murti. She wears an ornate jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a nose ring, layered gem-studded necklaces and a green and gold silk sari. A garland of red and yellow flowers drapes over her shoulder, and a golden arch and red curtain frame the figure. A carved golden mace or staff is partly visible at left. No physical people are present.2010-07-21Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. The metal face has red lips, painted black eyebrows, a red bindi and a nose ring. A crown-like headdress with sparkling stones sits above the head. The chest is covered in layered jewelled necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and pearls. A yellow marigold garland and red flower petals lie to the right. The raised hand holds a small ritual object. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti. It wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a jewelled necklace, layered white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands, and a golden hand holds a golden lotus-shaped vessel with a small green leaf. Green brocade drapes stand behind it, and the photo is a close-up of the figure's face and upper body in warm temple lighting.2011-10-21A golden deity murti of a goddess stands adorned for worship, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, large jhumka earrings, a gold nose ring, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a green and orange sari-like garment. She holds a golden ceremonial staff in one hand. Behind her is a backdrop of garlands in red, white, purple, yellow and green flowers. The murti is a statue, with no physical people visible.2011-11-29A gilded metal murti of a goddess stands in a shrine against a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. She wears a black hair bun topped with a jeweled ornament, large jeweled earrings, a nose ring, a layered jeweled necklace in blue and green stones, and a belt. Her blue and purple silk sari has gold zari borders, and she is draped with a garland of yellow, white and magenta flowers. Her raised right hand holds a golden staff-like object, and her arms are bangled. A partial pink-and-gold garment and jeweled ornaments appear at the left edge. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-02-09