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October 01 2011

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October 01 20112011-10-01October 01 20112011-10-01A golden deity murti of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, seated and richly decorated for Navaratri festivities. She is covered in dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and magenta flowers, with a rudraksha mala hanging from one raised hand. She plays a large golden veena held across her body, wears a crown with jewelled ornaments, layered gold necklaces and a red and blue sari with embroidered borders, and has a red kumkum mark on her forehead. Zero physical people are visible in the scene.2008-10-06Close view of a gilded deity murti. The face has golden skin, red lips, a red tilak and a red and white vertical mark on the forehead. It wears a red and gold choker, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and large jewelled earrings. Garlands of red roses and white and yellow marigolds surround it, and a gold ceremonial staff curves across the lower frame. Teal cloth shows at the bottom. No people are visible.2011-09-30Close photograph of a gold-faced deity murti of Meenakshi adorned for festival worship. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a blue silk sari with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, and jewelled earrings. Its gold hand is raised and red-and-white roses and mixed flowers form garlands around it, with green leaves above. No people are visible.2013-04-17 +2 copiesClose photo of a golden deity murti adorned for festival worship. The face is polished gold with kohl-lined eyes, a red bindi and a gold nose ring. It wears an ornate conical crown studded with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, layered silver-toned necklaces and a blue silk garment with gold embroidery. It is draped in garlands of white, green and pink beads, and holds a golden lotus-like object in its raised hand. Yellow marigold garlands and red flowers frame the image against a maroon cloth. A partial orange cloth appears at the left edge. No people are visible.2009-01-12A golden metal deity murti. It wears a teal blue silk garment with a gold-bordered pallu, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a large red stone pendant, and jeweled chandelier earrings. Its raised hand holds a silver staff entwined with a serpent. Behind it are red velvet drapes, a bouquet of red roses and white flowers with green fern, a yellow and purple flower garland, and an ornate gold-carved arch. No physical people are visible.2010-08-28Close photograph of a golden metal murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up. She wears a tall jewelled crown studded with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a gold nose ring, and layered gold and gem necklaces over a deep blue silk blouse with gold brocade. She holds a small green parrot on her raised hand, which is decorated with gold bangles, and her long black hair falls over one shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red-jewelled floral decorations.2011-11-30 +1 copiesSeptember 22 20092009-09-22A golden metal deity murti is seated in a temple setting, wearing a blue silk sari with an ornate jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and multiple red rose garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Green leaf garlands surround the neck. The murti holds a silver ritual implement topped with a pink flower and a green leaf in one hand, with pearl bangles on the wrist. A golden cloth backdrop and stone pillar frame the image. Pink and white flowers rest in the lap. No physical people are visible.2011-11-05A seated deity murti of Saraswati is richly decorated, adorned with a gold crown, pink and red flower garland framing the head, and layered gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments. She holds a golden veena in front of her, wears a red and gold blouse with a white lower garment, and is framed by a gold arch and yellow, white and magenta flower garlands. Rows of oil lamps stand on both sides against red draperies, lit with a warm glow.2021-01-19June 17 20092009-06-17