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October 27 2011

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December 27 20112011-12-27July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, red lips, black-lined eyes and a red-and-white jewelled forehead ornament. It wears an ornate golden crown with embossed floral patterns and a jewelled necklace layered over green leafy garlands. Its raised golden arm is partly visible in the foreground. The background is blurred warm brown. No physical people are visible.2011-09-18Two gilded murti statues of a deity couple seated side by side in a temple hall, with stone pillars behind them. The figure on the left holds a trident and a small drum-like instrument, with long black hair piled up in a crown and a striped headdress; he wears a red flower garland, a jewelled necklace and an orange cloth. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown, a green and gold necklace, a red flower garland and a patterned red-and-gold sari, with hands held in a mudra. Yellow flowers sit at their feet, and a decorated golden item is visible at the lower right edge.2012-08-02August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesJanuary 19 20132013-01-19A metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, with a tall jeweled crown, gold earrings, a nose ring, and layered gold necklaces with a red stone pendant. She wears a teal silk sari with gold zari border and a flowing garland of yellow marigolds and pink flowers over her shoulder. In the foreground, a brass kalasha-like vessel is adorned with green leaves and decorative yellow garlands. Behind her are a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.2010-08-30A gilded metal deity murti seated on a throne in a temple setting, wearing an ornate golden conical crown and a red tilak on the forehead. It is adorned with red rose garlands, green leaf garlands, white flower garlands, layered jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings and golden armlets, and holds a raised golden hand gesture with a sprig of leaves. A green and gold embroidered cloth hangs behind it, and a gold-framed backdrop and stone pillar surround it.2011-09-18Close photo of a silver-faced deity murti. Gold and jewelled necklaces, a heavy jewelled pendant and a red-and-white nose ring adorn the figure, which wears a blue cloth beneath a gold-bordered saffron-yellow garment. Red and orange flower garlands drape the shoulders and arms, and a gold hand holds a ceremonial object at the left edge. The stone wall and a patterned blue cloth stand behind.2007-09-24June 20 20092009-06-20Close-up of a golden metal murti of a goddess adorned for worship, with a jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, and layered jewelled necklaces. She wears a green and maroon striped silk sari with gold border and holds a golden ceremonial object in one hand. A teal drape and a gold arch frame the figure, with a garland of red and yellow flowers at her shoulder.2009-06-29A photograph of a golden deity murti of a goddess seated against a white wall, wearing a tall golden crown, a pink and gold silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces and a long black braid adorned with ornaments. Her raised right hand shows a gesture of blessing, while her left hand rests on her lap. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers and a large green and red garland drape her body, with a patterned cloth behind and a teal cloth beneath, under a tasselled canopy.2008-01-01