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September 18 2011

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April 17 20132013-04-17 +3 copiesA decorated murti of a deity, a dark stone figure with a face covered by an ornate golden and jeweled face-shield, wearing an orange turban, white cloth, pearl necklaces and many rudraksha malas. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow roses and white flowers drape over the shoulders, and a golden naga hood with five green jeweled finials rises behind the head. The figure sits on a golden throne-like pedestal. Green leaves sit atop the turban and a blurred gold-and-purple setting surrounds it.2011-09-19A dark stone deity murti. Its head is covered with an orange cloth, and white and yellow marigold-type garlands drape down both sides, with red flowers and rudraksha malas hanging from the neck. Gold bands with diamond-like stones wrap the upper body, and a gold ornament with a red stone sits at the center. Green stone pendants with gold leaf tops hang from the crown area along with a red hibiscus. No people are visible; this is a close view of the decorated murti during a temple ritual.2011-12-04September 18 20112011-09-18A photograph of a decorated deity murti during a puja, with a white marble figure of a deity seated in front. The central figure wears a maroon and gold turban, a silver forehead ornament and a pink, red and white flower arrangement at its base, with a crown-like gold piece and rudraksha beads around the neck. Long garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang down both sides. Above, a larger statue in gold and orange clothing with raised arms stands on a blue draped platform, flanked by green palm leaves and gold metalwork.2011-08-11September 13 20112011-09-13Close-up of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured figure with a large hooded cobra canopy of five serpent heads, adorned with green stone pendant earrings. The head is wrapped in an orange cloth, draped with a yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland. The body wears a deep maroon silk cloth with a gold border, rudraksha beads, a jewelled gold waistband and gold armlets. Only the murti is shown, so no physical people are visible.2013-03-02A photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship, with a face covered by an orange and maroon turban, wearing a gold crown and green stone drops, draped in garlands of yellow, purple and red flowers. Behind it stands a large ornate golden figure adorned with jewelled necklaces, and a gilded arch with carved decoration. In the lower right, a white marble statue in an orange robe and rudraksha mala holds its hands in a gesture of greeting. A gold-rimmed ritual bowl and white cloth sit before the murti. No living people are visible.2010-11-03Close-up photograph of a deity murti, a dark stone or metal figure with a face and head covered by an orange and maroon silk cloth, wrapped in a gold and maroon brocade garment. A golden five-hooded serpent hood with green stone inlays rises above it. Thick garlands of red roses and green leaves drape the figure, with rudraksha beads, a silver chain, and a crown-like band of diamond-studded ornaments across the forehead. Gold ornamental armour sits at the base, with a yellow flower garland below. Part of a green and gold sari-like cloth appears at the upper left, and a blue cloth at the right. No people are visible.2011-08-10September 09 20112011-09-09A stone Shiva lingam dressed for worship, shown as a photograph in close view. It wears an orange turban-like cloth, a teal and gold brocade wrap, multiple strands of white pearl necklaces and rudraksha beads, and a gold band set with white stones. Red roses and green leafy garlands encircle it, and a gold cobra-hood canopy with green gem earrings-style ornaments arches behind. Lush floral decoration and ritual adornment suggest a puja or abhishekam setting, with blue and orange cloths in the background. No people are visible and no a person candidate appears.2011-09-18September 25 20112011-09-25