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August 31 2011

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Close-up of a deity murti adorned with an ornate jewelled costume: a large gold-and-white bead-and-stone encrusted hand or arm piece with green and pink stone accents, a layered jewelled necklace with red and green gemstones, and an orange silk drape. Marigold and red flower garlands fill the edges. A silver staff or rod runs diagonally across the frame.2011-08-31July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up of a copper-coloured deity murti dressed in an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch and red tilak, wearing an orange silk garment, layered ornate jewelled necklaces, paisley-shaped jewelled earrings and a heavily beaded white-and-green jewelled hand raised in blessing. Red flower garlands and white jasmine garlands drape the figure, and a green and gold brocade cloth forms the background with a brass vessel at the left edge.2011-10-02Close-up photograph of an ornate gold and jewelled object, resembling a ceremonial hand or mask-like crown ornament, encrusted with clear and green and red stones arranged in concentric circular patterns. Garlands of yellow marigold and red flowers lie to the left, and a dark rudraksha-style bead mala is visible at right, with sparkling bokeh of ornaments behind. No people are visible.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of an ornate trident (trishula) covered in dense silver-white rhinestones with red and green gem accents in concentric circular patterns, a dark green stone at its centre. The trident shaft, a metal rod, runs diagonally below it. Behind are gold embroidered textiles, a red-stoned ornament, a dark rudraksha-style bead mala with gold spacers, and yellow and red flower garlands. No people are visible. The ornament appears to be a decorative trident adorned for worship.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of an ornate deity murti's raised hand, a abhaya-style gesture, covered in gold and jewel work set with white stones, green and red gems and a large green cabochon at the palm. Concentric circular patterns of stones decorate the palm. Behind it are layered gold necklaces, a green garment with gem-studded ornaments, and garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers on the left. A gold staff or stem is visible at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesOctober 09 20102010-10-09A silver deity murti stands in front of a gilded backdrop decorated with repoussé peacock-like motifs and orange marigold garlands. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with a red-and-green turban-style headdress, large jeweled earrings, multi-strand jeweled necklaces set with red and green stones, and a golden-brown silk garment. Its multiple raised arms hold a tall silver lamp stand in one hand and a silver staff or lamp in another, with a third hand in a blessing pose. Garlands of white and orange flowers frame the figure. Not a physical person; no people are visible.2010-10-27Close-up photograph of an ornate jewelled hand-shaped ornament. Orange fabric, marigold flowers and a silver rod are visible around it, and a jewelled necklace appears at the upper right. No people are visible.2011-08-31 +1 copiesSeptember 03 20162016-09-03Close-up of an ornate jewelled silver-and-gold Shiva ornament. Red velvet fabric and red flowers surround it, with a yellow flower garland at the left edge and a gold rod running diagonally across the lower right. Jewelled necklace pieces appear at the right. No people are visible.2010-07-13