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October 27 20062006-10-27October 28 20062006-10-28Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold deity murti's hand and forearm, with fingers curled in a mudra-like gesture. The metal is highly polished with intricate filigree and floral engraving on the wrist and palm area. Garlands of white and dark blue flowers and red petals are visible at the edges, and a small red mark appears near the wrist. No people are visible.2009-10-17Close-up photograph of a gilded metal hand of a deity murti raised in abhaya mudra, palm facing outward, with a carved star-like motif on the palm. Red rose petals or garland flowers fill the left edge, and ornate gold drapery with dark beaded strands surrounds the hand. No people are visible; the photograph shows only the statue's hand and adornments.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. A large ornate brass hand holding a lotus-topped staff or sceptre dominates the centre, its fingers curled around the shaft. Behind it, the murti wears a white dhoti with a broad gold border, layered gold coin necklaces, and jewelled gold garments set with red and green stones and white crystals. A red cloth backdrop and a serpent hood sit in the background. No physical people are visible.2006-10-27October 16 20062006-10-16November 24 20112011-11-24A large gilded bronze statue of a deity murti stands in a temple setting in front of red curtains and gold-painted pillars. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, a gold-and-white cloth wrapped over the shoulder with a gold border, and raises its right hand in a blessing gesture (abhaya mudra). Ornamental armlets and shoulder decorations are visible. A date stamp reads 28 10 2006 along the left edge. No living people are visible.2006-10-28Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold abhaya-style hand of a deity murti, raised with fingers together, the palm engraved with a star-and-floral motif. The wrist wears an ornate gold bangle and a black thread. A gold staff or trident shaft rises diagonally beside it, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the lower left and jewelled gold ornaments with red and green stones in the background. No people are visible.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a large gold-plated hand of a deity murti raised in abhaya mudra, palm facing outward, with an engraved floral rosette on the palm. Behind it are gold ornaments, a gold-embroidered garment, dark beaded strands and red flower garlands on the left. No physical people are visible. The gold hand is an image, not a person, so no a person candidate is present.2010-09-22October 28 20062006-10-28Close-up photograph of a gilded deity statue's raised right hand in abhaya mudra, palm facing outward, with an ornate golden bracelet and a black cord at the wrist. Behind it a large golden trident-like ritual object rises against a deep red drape, with red flower garlands and yellow marigolds at the base. No people are visible; the image shows only the golden murti and its adornments.2010-09-22