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January 08 2012

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A metal murti of a standing deity on a gold-ornamented palanquin or platform at night. The figure wears an orange turban topped by a jewelled gold crown, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, and an elaborate crystal and gem-studded necklace over a purple garment with orange dhoti. Flower garlands of yellow marigolds, red blossoms and white jasmine hang around the figure, and it holds a trident-like staff and a flaming ritual implement. Dark background with blurred lights.2012-01-08A gilded metal murti of a deity is shown in close view, decorated for a festival procession. The figure wears an orange and gold turban topped with an ornate jewelled crown, with ruby-coloured earrings and a forehead ornament. A silver trident is held in one hand, and dark rudraksha-style beads with gold spacers hang over a sparkling jewelled breastplate. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers surround the figure, with orange drapery behind. No living people are visible, so the figure is a statue, not a person.2011-12-04Close-up of a copper-coloured deity murti dressed in an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch and red tilak, wearing an orange silk garment, layered ornate jewelled necklaces, paisley-shaped jewelled earrings and a heavily beaded white-and-green jewelled hand raised in blessing. Red flower garlands and white jasmine garlands drape the figure, and a green and gold brocade cloth forms the background with a brass vessel at the left edge.2011-10-02A gilded deity murti in an ornate festival form is decorated with an orange turban topped by a tall jewelled crown, a gold and gem-studded face and jewelled earrings. The figure wears layered gold and stone necklaces over a dark purple velvet garment, a beaded green, red and white garland draped across the chest, and a jewelled hand raised in a blessing gesture. Marigold and yellow and white flower garlands surround the murti in the background, with a gold ceremonial staff at the left edge. No physical people are visible, so this is a photograph of a statue rather than a person.2009-01-12October 27 20112011-10-27A gilded metal statue of a four-armed deity murti stands on a golden base, draped with long white jasmine garlands and dark red rose garlands. It wears an orange turban topped by a jewelled crown, an orange shawl, orange dhoti and an elaborate jewelled necklace and collar. It holds a trident in one raised hand and other ritual objects in its remaining hands. Behind it, devotees and onlookers stand in a crowd, with a large painted portrait and yellow marigold garlands at the edge of the frame. Its face is smiling and calm.2012-01-08A gilded metal statue of a standing deity figure stands in a red and gold shrine niche, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown set with red and green stones and an orange turban-like cloth. The statue wears layered silver-toned and gem-studded necklaces over a maroon garment, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a sword on either side, while an orange shawl drapes from one arm. Yellow, red, orange and purple flower garlands frame the figure. This is a statue, so it is not a physical person, and the statue's identity is not established from the image.2012-04-06November 23 20172017-11-23A golden deity murti is seated amid garlands of yellow marigolds and white and red flowers. It wears an orange turban topped with a beaded crown and a jewelled brooch, plus elaborate beaded earrings, layered necklaces and a beaded pink, green and white shawl over a purple velvet garment. Its right hand is raised in a jewelled palm-out gesture, and a gold lamp stand and bell-like object sit at the left edge. A framed picture hangs behind on a red cloth backdrop. No living people are visible.2009-01-12October 27 20112011-10-27A close photograph of a copper-coloured metal murti of a deity, dressed in an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, red-lipped face with bold eyes, and pearl and jewelled earrings. It holds a silver trident and a beaded white and green hand gesture. It wears dark wooden rudraksha-style malas and an ornate gold pendant, and is surrounded by yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands and a green embroidered backdrop with a gold arch above.2011-12-01A gilded deity murti stands at the centre, its face gold-toned with red lips and a red tilak on the forehead. It wears an orange turban topped by a golden crown set with a green stone, a green velvet bodice heavily embellished with white and red stone-studded ornaments, and layered beaded necklaces. In its raised right hand it holds a silver-and-red jewelled staff, and a second jewelled staff rises at the right. Behind it are dense arrangements of red roses, yellow flowers and green leaves forming a floral backdrop. No physical people are visible.2011-10-29