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June 05 2011

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January 20 20142014-01-20 +1 copiesPhotograph of a golden metal deity murti with a gilded face, seated before a red draped cloth. The four-armed figure holds a trident and a damaru-like drum in raised hands, wears a blue garment with gold border, a rudraksha-style and jewelled necklace, and a red and white floral garland. A second, smaller golden murti stands to the right in an orange sari with silver jewellery and a crown. Offerings of green leaves, flower garlands and a brass plate with lamps sit in the foreground.2011-06-05September 18 20132013-09-18July 09 20102010-07-09A gilded metal utsava murthi of a seated deity, adorned with a jewelled golden crown set with red and green stones, a rudraksha mala, and layered gold and gem necklaces. It wears a deep maroon silk garment with gold brocade and sits on an orange and gold brocade throne against red and blue draped cloth. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture and the other rests on the lap. No physical people are visible.2014-01-12Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06A large golden metal murti of a four-armed deity seated in a temple setting before a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a green and red turban with a golden crown above it, heavy jeweled necklaces and garlands, large earrings, and a red and gold shawl. One raised hand holds a golden trident and another holds a staff or implement. Ornate jeweled bangles and a decorated belt adorn the figure. The face is gold-toned with painted eyes and red lips. No physical people are visible, so this is a statue rather than a living person.2007-08-26A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09A gilded metal murti of a deity seated on an orange and gold brocade throne against a golden backdrop. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown of pearls and red beads, a blue and gold silk garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a long rudraksha mala. It holds a raised gold implement in one hand. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-03-16A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a deep red velvet curtain. She wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered necklaces and heavy stone-studded armlets. Her golden-red silk sari has a patterned border and she is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. Her raised right hand holds a lotus-like emblem and a figure stands to the left in a richly jewelled costume with a gold and white garment. No living people are visible.2010-08-06A golden metal deity murti. It wears a teal blue silk garment with a gold-bordered pallu, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a large red stone pendant, and jeweled chandelier earrings. Its raised hand holds a silver staff entwined with a serpent. Behind it are red velvet drapes, a bouquet of red roses and white flowers with green fern, a yellow and purple flower garland, and an ornate gold-carved arch. No physical people are visible.2010-08-28A gold-faced deity murti, adorned as Anandeshwar, is shown in close view against a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The murti wears a red turban topped with a jewelled crown bearing a crescent moon, and is dressed in a red velvet garment covered with layered jewelled necklaces, bejewelled paisley earrings, and a jewelled belt. Its raised right hand is decorated with sparkling stones, and its left hand holds a gold ritual implement. A gold trident leans at the left edge, and garlands of green leaves, yellow marigolds and red flowers hang around the figure. No people are visible.2010-07-13