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June 03 2009

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Close-up photograph of a metal murti or statue of a deity's face, with a polished copper-gold finish, painted black eyes, red lips and a red bindi-like mark on the forehead. It wears an orange-red embroidered turban with gold brocade, a jewelled crown-like ornament, pearl strands, and ornate jewelled earrings in pink, green and white stones. Part of a gold ceremonial trident or staff is visible at the left edge, and a deep maroon velvet curtain forms the background. No living people are visible.Close-up of a golden metal deity murti with a large face, red painted lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an orange-red turban with a decorated front ornament and a jeweled crown-like headpiece. Large white beaded and jeweled earrings and a beaded collar hang from the figure, and a dark red velvet curtain forms the background. No physical people are visible.2009-06-03Close-up of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, black-outlined eyes and red lips, wearing a bright orange turban decorated with jeweled ornaments and a jeweled crown. The figure is adorned with a dense, sparkling jeweled breastplate, layered necklaces with green and red stones, and large jeweled earrings. The raised right hand is covered in white stones with colourful circular patterns, and a ceremonial golden implement is visible at the left edge. Marigold flowers and deep red drapery form the background. No living people are visible.2010-09-15Close-up photograph of a golden statue, a gilded murti with a shiny metallic face, red painted lips, and dark painted eyes and brows. It wears a bright red turban with gold brocade and jewelled ornaments, plus a red-and-gold headpiece. Large jewelled earrings with red, green and white stones hang from the ears, and a bejewelled gold collar sits at the neck with dark rudraksha-style beads draped over the shoulders. A red velvet curtain forms the background. The figure is a statue, not a living person, so no candidate is physically present.2010-09-22July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 21 20092009-07-21September 19 20112011-09-19A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a smiling face, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled crescent crown and a jewelled ornament on the forehead. The figure is heavily adorned with layered diamond-studded necklaces, a green and red gemstone pendant, large jewelled earrings and bangles, and holds a lotus-shaped ornament in one raised hand. Red draped cloth forms the background. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2010-09-15Close-up photo of a gilded metal murti or statue of a deity face, with a golden face, red lips, painted eyes and a forehead marking. It wears a red and gold turban-like headdress studded with sparkling crystal ornaments and a jeweled earring. The background is a soft yellow-green cloth. The face is an idol, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2009-06-28A gilded metal murti of a deity in a decorated shrine, shown against a turquoise sequined backdrop. The figure wears a red and gold turban with a peacock feather and jewelled ornament, large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and an ornate jewelled shoulder piece. Red flower garlands and green leaves drape the figure, and a silver staff rests at its side. No living people are visible; the figure is a statue, so no a person candidate is present.2011-09-13A close photograph of a gilded deity murti with a golden face, red lips and a red turban adorned with jeweled ornaments. The figure wears a jeweled crown and a jeweled tilak-style forehead piece, large jeweled earrings, layered necklaces including brown rudraksha-style beads, a red-and-white gemstone pendant, and a blue-and-gold silk garment. A red velvet backdrop and green garland are visible at the left. No living people are present in the scene; the figure is a statue. A printed copyright line runs vertically at the right edge.2010-11-09Close photograph of a golden deity murti with a polished gold face, red lips and black-outlined eyes, wearing a red turban with gold zari borders and a jeweled ornament across the crown. Gold earrings set with red and green stones, a jeweled nose ring, layered jeweled necklaces and a row of rudraksha-style beads hang at the chest. A gold arm ornament and a green leaf garland appear at the left edge against a deep red drape.2010-11-09