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September 05 2013

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A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a golden arched niche against a deep maroon backdrop. The figure wears an orange and gold garment, a tall red and white crown with gold trim, and a dark face with red bindi and ornate earrings. Layered gold necklaces and a wide red and gold garland drape the body, with thick bands of red and yellow marigold flower garlands framing the niche. The figure holds a small ritual object in one hand. No physical people are visible, and the image is not a portrait of anyone present.2015-07-13A close photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, standing in front of a gilded arch. The figure wears a red and white jewelled crown, a saffron-orange blouse with gold and gem ornaments, a deep red and gold-bordered garment, and layered gold necklaces. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, orange flowers, white blossoms and green leaves drape over the shoulders and arms. A small golden bird-like object is held near the chest. A green draped cloth and ornate gold frame sit behind. No people are visible in the frame.2015-07-13 +2 copiesJune 03 20152015-06-03June 03 20152015-06-03A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a golden shrine niche draped with orange silk. She wears a tall jewelled crown with red and white beadwork, a red and gold sari, and heavy white and gem-set necklaces. She is decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, and yellow flower heaps lie at her base. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, so a person is none.2013-09-05A golden statue of a saint, dressed in maroon and gold-bordered garments with a gold turban and a jewelled crown, is framed by a dense arch of marigold, rose and white jasmine garlands in red, orange, yellow and green. Layered silver and pearl necklaces, a jewelled belt and gold armlets adorn the figure, which holds one gold hand near the chest. The setting is a decorated shrine with a gold arched canopy above. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and a blurred green leaf fills the lower foreground.2015-06-03A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, standing in a shrine decorated with bands of yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands framed against red flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a deep maroon silk sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces, a jewelled waist ornament and bangles, and holds a long-stemmed flower in one raised hand. A purple brocade cloth with gold floral patterns lies below. No people are visible.2012-04-05December 27 20082008-12-27January 03 20152015-01-03A golden deity murti stands in a shrine niche, garlanded with yellow marigold and red and orange flower strands with green leaves, wearing a jewelled gold crown and an elaborate gold and white ornamental armour with dark red drapery. The right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing, the left hangs down, and a diya-lit golden arch frames the figure with warm string lights around it. A partially visible metal figure stands at the right edge. No physical people are visible in the frame.2017-12-02 +1 copiesDecember 02 20172017-12-02A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14