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September 28 2011

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November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesClose-up of a gilded metal deity murti wearing an orange and green turban wrapped with rudraksha malas and jewelled ornaments, an orange shawl draped behind, yellow marigold garlands and green leaf garlands around the neck, a silver trident-like staff held in front, and a white jewelled garment. Background is orange gold-patterned fabric. The statue is not a physical person.2011-12-31September 20 20112011-09-20A gilded metal statue of a deity murti is the main subject, shown in a close frontal view against dark red draped cloth. The figure wears an ornate purple and orange turban with gold zari borders and pearl strands, a red-stoned crown ornament, large jewelled earrings, layered gold necklaces, white beaded necklaces, and a red garment with a white dhoti and gold waistband. Its raised right hand holds a golden trident, and garlands of green leaves, red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers hang across the figure. No physical people are visible; this is a statue.2009-06-15Close-up photograph of a metal murti of a deity with a bronze-toned face, red lips and painted eyes, wearing an orange and gold turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown. It holds a silver trident in one hand and a large hand-shaped gesture plate (abhaya-style hand) encrusted with white and green stones and pink accents. A dark rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklaces hang on its chest, and it is surrounded by yellow and red flower garlands and orange drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-12-05A copper-toned metal deity murti, a Shiva-form figure, seated under an orange and gold brocade canopy with a gilded arched top. The figure wears a tall ornate crown wrapped in a green and red turban-like headpiece with rudraksha beads, red-and-gold draped cloth, and an elaborate beaded jewelled necklace and earrings. It holds a silver trident in one raised hand and a beaded hand gesture in another, and is decorated with yellow and purple flower garlands and green leaves. Statue only; no physical people are visible.2011-12-31December 22 20112011-12-22July 09 20102010-07-09A close photograph of a golden deity murti, a figure with a gilded face wearing an orange-red turban with a jeweled ornament, pearl strands and a crimson lip. The figure is adorned with a dense jeweled breastplate, rudraksha-style bead necklaces, gold choker and multiple rubies and emeralds, and an orange shawl draped over one shoulder. A silver trident rests beside the figure, and the scene is framed by red, yellow and orange marigold garlands against a green embroidered cloth. Because this is a statue rather than a living person, it is not an in_person candidate.2011-11-29Close side view of a gilded metal deity murti decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with multicoloured stones, a bright orange-red turban or cloth wrap, a diamond-studded necklace and ear ornaments. It holds a golden trident in one hand, while the other hand is raised in an elaborately stone-set abhaya gesture. Fresh yellow and red flower garlands hang at the shoulder, with a deep maroon velvet backdrop and gold-carved arch behind. A carved fiery flame motif appears at the right edge. No living people are visible.2009-12-16Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti wearing an orange brocade cloth with gold paisley embroidery, a jeweled crown set with white, red, green and blue stones, a strand of pearls, and jeweled earrings and a clasp. The face has painted dark eyes and red lips, with a jeweled tilak-style ornament on the forehead. A yellow-green silk backdrop fills the background. No physical people are visible.2009-06-27Two metal murti figures of deities stand side by side before a gold-draped backdrop. The figure on the left holds a trident and a snake-topped staff, wears a red shawl, a tall ornate crown with pearls, and a large jeweled necklace and garlands of red and yellow flowers. The figure on the right wears a blue blouse, a red skirt, a rich silver necklace and a crown of red roses and white flowers. Both are adorned with green leaf garlands and jewelry. This is a photograph of deity murtis, not of people.2011-09-19