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October 29 2011

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A gilded metal murti of a deity stands in a shrine surrounded by dense garlands of red roses, yellow and pink blossoms and green leaves. The figure wears a tall gold crown set with a green gem, an orange turban-like cloth draped over its shoulders, and a green garment covered in ornate silver and jewelled embroidery. It holds a trident-like staff with a jewelled head in one hand and a jewelled fan-shaped ornament in the other, and a small animal figure appears at its side. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2011-10-29Close-up of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, black-outlined eyes and red lips, wearing a bright orange turban decorated with jeweled ornaments and a jeweled crown. The figure is adorned with a dense, sparkling jeweled breastplate, layered necklaces with green and red stones, and large jeweled earrings. The raised right hand is covered in white stones with colourful circular patterns, and a ceremonial golden implement is visible at the left edge. Marigold flowers and deep red drapery form the background. No living people are visible.2010-09-15October 29 20112011-10-29October 09 20102010-10-09Close-up photograph of a highly ornamented metal murti with a polished copper-coloured face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and red lips. It wears a bright orange turban decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown of stones above it. The body is covered in heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crystal-studded white garment with red and green stones. Its raised hand is covered in white stone inlay with red and green patterns, and a gold ceremonial implement appears at the left edge beside yellow flower garlands. The background is deep maroon draped cloth. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no identifiable a person depiction is established by the visible cues alone.2010-09-15December 28 20112011-12-28November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti. The face is golden with red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing a vivid orange turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown. It wears a green garment with layered rudraksha malas, a large red and green gemstone necklace and jeweled earrings. One hand holds a golden trident decorated with white and green stones, and the other holds a gold kalasha-like vessel with greenery. Marigold garlands in yellow, red and purple hang at the left edge. No living people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesA close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a smiling face, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled crescent crown and a jewelled ornament on the forehead. The figure is heavily adorned with layered diamond-studded necklaces, a green and red gemstone pendant, large jewelled earrings and bangles, and holds a lotus-shaped ornament in one raised hand. Red draped cloth forms the background. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2010-09-15September 19 20112011-09-19A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti. It is adorned with dense jewelled necklaces set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies, large drop earrings, and gold armlets. The raised right hand holds a golden trident, while a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs at the lower left. A red drape forms the backdrop. No living person is visible.2010-10-04Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti wearing a vivid orange turban with a jewelled ornament, orange silk garment, and an elaborate jewelled necklace and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Red and white flower garlands hang at the shoulders, and a green fabric with gold dot pattern forms the backdrop. The murti's right hand, covered in sparkling white stone-studded fabric, is raised in blessing.2011-10-02