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January 20 2009

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July 05 20092009-07-05A close photograph of a gilded deity murti with a golden face, red lips and a red turban adorned with jeweled ornaments. The figure wears a jeweled crown and a jeweled tilak-style forehead piece, large jeweled earrings, layered necklaces including brown rudraksha-style beads, a red-and-white gemstone pendant, and a blue-and-gold silk garment. A red velvet backdrop and green garland are visible at the left. No living people are present in the scene; the figure is a statue. A printed copyright line runs vertically at the right edge.2010-11-09A close photograph of a metallic deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, red lips and painted dark eyes. It wears a bright orange turban with green and gold border, a jewelled crown with green and red stones, layered jewelled necklaces, dark brown rudraksha-style mala beads with gold spacers, and a green and gold shawl. Its raised hand is covered in white beadwork with green and red stones, and a gold staff or weapon is visible at the left edge against red drapery.2010-09-07Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, bold black-painted eyes and red lips. It wears a red and pink brocade turban topped with a gold crown-like headpiece, a jewelled ornament with green and red stones, and pearl strands. Heavy jewelled earrings, a sparkling multi-stone necklace and a crystal-studded garment cover the chest. Red drapery forms the background. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05December 26 20082008-12-26Close-up photograph of a gold-faced deity murti with red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing a red turban-style headdress topped with a jeweled ornament set with red and green stones and pearls. Layered jeweled necklaces, pearl chokers, and rudraksha-style beaded mala strands with gold spacers cover its chest, along with a teardrop pendant set with red and clear stones. Large jeweled earrings and a dark blue garment complete the decorated figure against a red fabric backdrop.2010-11-09December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a golden deity murti face, with glossy gold skin, painted red lips and dark eyes, wearing an orange turban with a striped gold-and-green border, a jeweled ornament with green and red stones at the front, and a strand of white pearls draped down the side. Surrounded by red, yellow and purple marigold and rose garlands, a green silk backdrop, and gold-embroidered cloth, with ornate gold and jeweled decorations at the edges. No physical people are visible.2011-11-30Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted black-rimmed eyes, a bold red lip and a small red bindi. The murti wears a red and gold head covering, a crown of jewelled ornaments with a central red stone, and large jewelled earrings. Layers of gem-studded gold necklaces and a red velvet garment with ruby-pink and emerald-green stones cover its chest. The background is draped in red fabric.2010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20A golden deity murti decorated for alankar, seated against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall red and orange turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown with a crescent motif. Heavy layered necklaces and paisley-shaped jeweled earrings glitter with white, red and green stones. In one hand it holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like top, and a green leaf garland drapes over the left side. The face is gilded with red lips and a red tilak. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13A close-up of a gilded statue or murti with a glossy golden face, painted black eyes and red lips, wearing a red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled ornament with green and red stones. Layered gold necklaces with pearls and red stones, and rudraksha malas with gold caps hang across the chest. A golden ceremonial object appears in the right foreground. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so no physical person is present.2010-09-22