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January 14 2013

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A metal murti of a deity stands under a gilded arch framed with ornate golden repoussé panels, draped in heavy garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and red roses. The deity wears a tall crown, layered silver necklaces and ornaments, and an orange-red cloth draped across its shoulders. A small brass kalasha or lamp sits at its base among the flowers, and fresh leaves lie in front. The setting is an outdoor courtyard with potted plants and paving. No people are visible in the frame.2013-01-15January 15 20132013-01-15 +3 copiesA metal deity murti of a female form stands within a dense arrangement of garlands, with bands of yellow marigold, red rose petals and white jasmine-like flowers curving around it. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with green and red stones, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, a red and gold patterned sari, and a heavily jewelled necklace with earrings. Its hands are raised in a gesture of blessing and offering, and a small metal bird figure sits at the left side among the flowers. Petals are scattered at its feet. This is a decorated deity display rather than a person.2011-10-26January 14 20132013-01-14A metal statue of a standing sage in folded-hands namaskar stands within an ornate gilded arched backdrop. The figure wears an orange turban, a red-and-gold garment, and a heavy silver and jewelled necklace with a pendant. The statue is draped with long garlands of yellow, red, pink and white flowers that hang down the sides. A small flower offering sits at its base.2011-11-29 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a golden arched niche against a deep maroon backdrop. The figure wears an orange and gold garment, a tall red and white crown with gold trim, and a dark face with red bindi and ornate earrings. Layered gold necklaces and a wide red and gold garland drape the body, with thick bands of red and yellow marigold flower garlands framing the niche. The figure holds a small ritual object in one hand. No physical people are visible, and the image is not a portrait of anyone present.2015-07-13A standing statue or murti is adorned with a large arch of flower garlands in red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds, green leaves and purple blooms. The figure wears a rust-brown robe, a brown turban with a gold crown, and a gold pendant necklace, with bangles on both wrists. A deep purple cloth hangs at the right and a golden carved frame surrounds the figure. No physical people are visible.2013-05-26 +1 copiesA small bronze or metal statue of a standing deity murti with hands in anjali mudra, wearing a red dhoti-style garment, layered silver necklaces, bangles and an orange turban-like headpiece with an ornate crown. It is framed by a large ornate gold repoussé backdrop and draped in thick garlands of yellow marigolds, pink and red flowers and white blossoms. A single red flower lies on the dark cloth beneath. No living people are visible, and no person matches the a person appearance cues.2011-11-29December 10 20112011-12-10A deity murti, a metal figure with a gold face, is framed by dense flower garlands of red roses, white roses, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. It wears an ornate crown with a jewelled peacock-style ornament, a heavy jewelled necklace with red stones and a large green gem, and layered gold coin garlands. A kalasha-style gold base sits below, covered in white and yellow flower offerings. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue shown in festival decoration.2011-10-04October 26 20112011-10-26A night photograph of a decorated deity murti in a shrine-like arched frame. The murti is a standing figure with a tall golden crown, ornate jeweled garments, and a trident-like staff held beside it, all encircled by densely strung garlands in red, yellow, white, green and purple. Ornate gold and red arched canopy carvings surround the scene against a black background.2017-03-02