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July 03 2013

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July 07 20132013-07-07July 05 20132013-07-05 +1 copiesA bronze deity murti stands within an ornate copper-toned arched frame carved with foliage and mythical animal motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a flowing blue sari with gold zari borders. Strands of rudraksha beads, white pearls, blue glass beads and black beaded necklaces with gold pendants hang across the chest. The right hand holds a small ritual object near the chest, and flowers and a brass vessel appear at the lower edge. No physical people are visible.2013-07-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a bronze deity murti standing within an ornate bronze arched frame on a decorated altar. The standing figure wears a blue sari with gold border, a crown-like headpiece, a red tilak, and layered rudraksha and bead necklaces with a round pendant. Beside it a smaller murti in blue cloth and gold trim wears a rudraksha mala. Yellow and red flower garlands, a brass lamp with a swastika motif, a brass kalasha-style vessel and a maroon striped cloth decorate the scene. No people are visible.2013-06-29A standing metal deity murti is the central subject, framed by an ornate copper-coloured arch with floral and scrollwork carvings and rearing animal figures at its base. The murti wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a purple draped cloth, layered ornate necklaces set with coloured stones and a rudraksha-style bead strand, and holds a ritual object in one raised hand. Gilded carved panels and a warm, blurred background surround it. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2013-03-01A golden metal murti stands within an ornate copper-toned arch frame decorated with scrollwork and peacock motifs. The figure wears a red silk sari-style drape, a gold pendant necklace, a white pearl garland, and rudraksha-style beads, with its right hand raised in blessing. A tall golden crown rests on its head with a red tilak on the forehead. Behind it are jeweled and sequined decorations in red, green and white. This is a statue, not a person, and it is not a visible living a person depiction.2013-04-10A copper-toned metal deity murti of a goddess stands within an ornate copper arched frame with floral and bird carvings. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak, a blue sari edged in gold, and layered necklaces of pearls, rudraksha beads and gold pendants. She holds a small ritual object in one raised hand. Behind the murti is a dark embroidered cloth with gold, green and red stone decorations and a white fabric backdrop.2013-05-04Photograph of a golden metal deity murti standing in an arched golden prabhavali frame in front of carved stone pillars. The murti wears a blue silk garment, a tall crown, a pearl garland, a multi-strand jewelled necklace and a large red and green gem pendant. A smaller blue-draped object with gold ornaments and a beaded necklace sits on a golden base to the left. A red and blue cloth edge appears at the right. No people are visible; the arrangement suggests a temple or shrine display.2012-05-11May 02 20132013-05-02A golden metal murti of a female deity stands within an ornate gilded arch. The figure wears a tall crown, has red painted lips and a red tilak on the forehead, and is draped in a turquoise silk sari with a silver floral pattern. A large jewelled necklace with pink and white stones hangs over the sari, and the raised hand holds a small golden object. The background shows gilded temple carvings and a red fabric. No people are visible.2010-08-30A gilded metal deity murti stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame carved with floral and scroll motifs. The figure wears a tall crown with a red tilak on the forehead, a red sari with gold border, and layered necklaces with jewelled pendants, pearl strands and a rudraksha-style bead mala. The right hand holds a small object raised near the chest. Behind it are orange and yellow draped cloths, white flower garlands and a silver-white beaded hanging. No physical people are visible.2013-05-14 +1 copiesMay 15 20132013-05-15