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October 09 2013

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A golden deity murti of a goddess stands in an ornate arched gold halo framed by red rose petals. She wears a purple silk sari, a jewelled crown with a pink lotus, a white jasmine garland, orange marigold and red flower garlands, and gem-set necklaces. A partial golden figure stands at the left edge of the frame against a dark backdrop, consistent with a Navarathri alankara display of the deity.2013-10-09October 10 20132013-10-10May 01 20122012-05-01A photograph of a goddess murti seated on a pale lilac draped platform, dressed in a green sari with a maroon and gold border. Garlands of yellow and red roses, white jasmine strands and pink blossoms cover the figure, which wears a jewelled crown and a jewelled necklace set with pink stones. Behind it stands an ornate silver-toned arched backrest with floral scrollwork, and a large gold figure, possibly a deity or attendant, is partly visible above and to the right. No people are visible.2013-10-08October 08 20132013-10-08May 01 20122012-05-01A metal murti of the goddess Saraswati is seated before an ornate bronze arched prabhavali backdrop against a black background. She is adorned with a jeweled crown, gemstone necklaces and earrings, and holds a veena at her chest. She wears a deep maroon sari with gold zari border under a blue cloth, decorated with garlands of white jasmine, red roses, pink and blue flower clusters, and rose-and-marigold strands. No physical people are visible.2013-10-10 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti is dressed for worship, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with a central floral medallion and red, green and white stones, plus matching jeweled earrings. It is draped in a cream sari with a gold border and a red velvet blouse with blue and magenta trim, adorned with layered white flower garlands, a gold necklace set with green stones and a gold waist chain. An orange shawl hangs at one side, and the deity's gold hands show an abhaya-type gesture and a downward palm. A pink flower backdrop and dark red curtain frame the figure.2014-09-28November 05 20102010-11-05Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall golden crown and a pale face with red lips and a red tilak. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, large drop earrings, and an orange silk garment with gold border. It is adorned with garlands of yellow-orange, red, green and white woven yarn flowers. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya gesture and the left hand rests open at the side. The background is a red wall and pale sky.2010-11-09A photograph of a decorated metal deity murti standing on a palanquin or ratha platform, dressed in a purple silk garment with gold-toned jewelled ornaments, a jewelled crown, and large red and white stone pendants. Long garlands of red roses, white and yellow marigolds, and green leaves drape down both sides of the figure, with an orange and gold brocade border visible on the left. Behind it, an ornate gold structure and a blurred second decorated figure appear. No physical people are visible in the frame.2016-12-19A decorated deity murti stands against dark red drapery. The figure wears an elaborate crown of white pearls, red coral beads and gold medallions, with a golden face mask, jewelled earrings and layered gold and gemstone necklaces. Red roses and white jasmine garlands drape over the shoulders and arms. The garment is a blue silk sari with a purple border and gold brocade. It holds pink lotuses in both hands, with a gold hand-shaped implement at one side. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-10-02