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March 22 2008

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A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a goddess figure seated against a backdrop of colourful flower garlands in yellow, red, white, green and pink. The figure wears a cream and gold brocade sari, layered pearl and ruby-studded necklaces, a jewelled headpiece, large round earrings and a kumkum dot on the forehead. Its raised left hand holds a small parrot perched on a stem, and bangles cover the arms. Long black hair in a braid falls over the shoulder. No physical people are visible.2008-03-22Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall golden crown and a pale face with red lips and a red tilak. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, large drop earrings, and an orange silk garment with gold border. It is adorned with garlands of yellow-orange, red, green and white woven yarn flowers. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya gesture and the left hand rests open at the side. The background is a red wall and pale sky.2010-11-09October 22 20112011-10-22A gilded deity murti. It wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a jewelled necklace, layered white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands, and a golden hand holds a golden lotus-shaped vessel with a small green leaf. Green brocade drapes stand behind it, and the photo is a close-up of the figure's face and upper body in warm temple lighting.2011-10-21A golden deity murti stands in front of a large flower backdrop of orange, yellow, red, green and white marigold-style garlands arranged in a semicircle. The murti wears a jewelled crown, elaborate red and white stone necklaces, a gold coin garland, and a deep purple cloth. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a ceremonial implement with a cobra-shaped handle in the other. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-11-14A gilded deity murti is dressed for worship, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with a central floral medallion and red, green and white stones, plus matching jeweled earrings. It is draped in a cream sari with a gold border and a red velvet blouse with blue and magenta trim, adorned with layered white flower garlands, a gold necklace set with green stones and a gold waist chain. An orange shawl hangs at one side, and the deity's gold hands show an abhaya-type gesture and a downward palm. A pink flower backdrop and dark red curtain frame the figure.2014-09-28June 15 20092009-06-15A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a female figure with a polished golden face, red lips, black-lined eyes and a black crown-like headdress decorated with red and green stone ornaments and white jasmine garlands. She wears a white sari with gold borders, layered gold coin necklaces, a stone-set choker, large jewelled earrings and a jewelled waist belt, and holds a golden flame-like implement in one hand. The background shows ornate gold carving. No physical people are visible.2009-07-19A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands centrally, its golden face framed by a jewelled crown with a red and green stone medallion. It wears a cream silk sari with a gold zari border and a red-orange shawl draped over one shoulder. Layers of white jasmine garlands and a purple flower arch surround the figure, with pink and blue flower tassels at the arms. Gold hands display abhaya and varada mudras, and heavy gold and emerald-green jewelled necklaces adorn the chest. Red roses and jasmine are tied at the waist.2014-09-28November 14 20102010-11-14Close-up of a golden metal deity murti with a gold face, large round earrings, a nose ring and red bindi, wearing a tall dark crown with gold bands and a vertical tilak. It holds a gold ceremonial staff and wears layered gold necklaces and a pink garment. Behind it is a backdrop of garlands in yellow, red, green, white and maroon marigold-style flowers.2008-03-22September 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copies