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December 29 2009

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A metal deity murti of a standing figure dressed in a green silk sari with gold border, heavily adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings and a jewelled crown with red and green stones. It holds a golden staff or sceptre topped with a bird-like finial and is draped in white jasmine garlands and multicoloured marigold and rose garlands. The murti is set against a backdrop of flower garlands in yellow, red, purple and white, with a gilded wall behind. No physical people are visible.2011-12-13Close-up of a golden deity murti adorned with jewelled crown, crescent moon ornament, ruby and diamond-studded jewelry and a green silk garment, surrounded by white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and red roses. No physical people visible; the figure is a statue.2008-10-02Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, red bindi and jewelled nose ring, wearing an ornate black headdress set with white stones, red and green gems and a crescent moon ornament. Layered gold and jewelled necklaces with pearls, a green cloth beneath, and dense garlands of white jasmine and yellow marigolds surround the face. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a person.2008-10-02December 02 20122012-12-02July 20 20102010-07-20December 29 20092009-12-29A golden deity murti decorated for procession stands on a ratha or palanquin amid garlands. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with red, green and white beadwork, a blue brocade garment, layered pearl-and-bead necklaces and large beaded earrings. One hand holds a raised golden staff, and the other rests near the waist. Yellow and red marigold garlands and a green-and-maroon fabric canopy frame the figure.2009-01-12June 16 20092009-06-16 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, decorated with jewelled crown, earrings, nose ring and layered gem-studded necklaces. She wears a green silk sari with gold border, holds a parrot perched on a golden staff in one hand, and is surrounded by red, yellow and white garlands and flowers. No physical people are visible; the setting suggests a temple altar with flower decoration.2011-11-29October 15 20102010-10-15 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti adorned for worship, with a tall golden crown, polished golden face, red kumkum bindi and red lipstick, draped in layers of white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands. It holds a golden staff topped with a green parrot figure in one hand and raises the other hand, with a long red and white garland hanging from its arm. Jewelled necklaces with red and green stones cover its chest. Behind it hang green and gold sequinned drapes and an orange cloth, with yellow marigold garlands along the lower edge. No physical people are visible.2011-10-21March 04 20132013-03-04 +2 copies