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June 09 20112011-06-09A gilded metal murti of a goddess stands in a shrine against a red draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. She wears a black hair bun topped with a jeweled ornament, large jeweled earrings, a nose ring, a layered jeweled necklace in blue and green stones, and a belt. Her blue and purple silk sari has gold zari borders, and she is draped with a garland of yellow, white and magenta flowers. Her raised right hand holds a golden staff-like object, and her arms are bangled. A partial pink-and-gold garment and jeweled ornaments appear at the left edge. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-02-09A dark-stone deity murti stands in a shrine niche framed by silver-toned carved arch and garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The yellow-faced figure wears an ornate silver crown, a blue silk skirt with gold border, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red flower at the waist and bangles. Several arms are visible, holding ritual objects. No physical people are present; the scene shows only the decorated murti.2008-09-03A photograph of a metal deity murti of a goddess, standing or seated in a shrine niche framed by gold-embossed panels. The murti wears a tall black and white pearl-studded crown, a pink blouse, a blue-teal silk skirt with gold border, layered pearl necklaces, gold and gemstone jewellery and a long braid decorated with jewels. Yellow marigold and white and pink flower garlands drape over the shoulders and sides. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand holds a gem-set object. No people are visible.2011-10-02June 09 20112011-06-09 +3 copiesOctober 01 20112011-10-01A metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, large jewelled crown and drop earrings, and a red and gold umbrella-like halo behind her. She wears a green silk sari with a red and gold border, layered jewelled necklaces set with green, red and white stones, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape her shoulders and arms. Her raised hand holds a stylised silver staff or sceptre, with bangles on her wrist. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and is shown against a pink background.2011-08-31 +1 copiesA seated deity murti, painted yellow-faced, adorned with a silver crown, layered gold and silver necklaces and a blue silk sari with gold-zari border. Flower garlands in yellow, red, white and green frame the figure, and a red flower is pinned at the chest. Dark stone backdrop and granite wall behind the murti. No physical people are visible, so this is a deity murti rather than a person depiction.2008-09-03October 02 20112011-10-02June 17 20092009-06-17June 09 20112011-06-09 +1 copiesA metal deity murti stands in a temple shrine, adorned with a tall jeweled crown, a white jasmine garland draped from shoulder to hip, and red roses at the sides. The figure wears a royal blue silk sari with gold border, layered jeweled necklaces with red and green stones, and a green-stone waist belt. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it rises a large gold hooded backdrop, with a red cloth on the left edge.2013-02-22