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December 22 2018

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Photo 11724087A close photograph of a gilded deity murti with a large golden face, painted eyes, a jeweled crown with pearls and red stones, and ornate jeweled earrings and nose ring. A human hand. Yellow marigold garlands and a gold-embossed arch frame the murti against dark red drapery.2009-12-24April 21 20132013-04-21December 22 20182018-12-22April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA golden deity murti is decorated for worship, its face covered in gold with red lips and a forehead marking. It wears an ornate jewelled crown and heavy layered necklaces of pearls, rubies, emeralds and blue stones over a dark green garment. A golden hand raised in blessing rises at left, while a pink knitted cloth and a bed of marigold garlands in orange, yellow, red and white surround the figure. Two jewelled standards with pennant-shaped finials flank the murti. The image is a photograph of a decorated murti, not of living people.2010-11-06December 29 20092009-12-29A close view of a deity murti being adorned with a fine red brush held by a hand in an orange sleeve, painting or touching up the large eye of a gold-faced figure. The murti wears an elaborate jewelled black crown and a heavy gem-studded necklace over orange-gold cloth. It is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow, red and magenta flowers. No physical people are visible apart from the hand.2011-12-11April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA richly adorned golden deity murti. The face is gold with a red bindi and the head is crowned with a jewelled headdress and crescent ornament. The body wears a green silk garment heavily covered in gold and jewelled ornaments and necklaces. It is surrounded by red roses, yellow marigold garlands, and white jasmine flower garlands with green leaves. A ceremonial staff with pink-and-gold cord stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-02A temple ritual photograph centred on a gilded metal deity murti seated on a golden throne, adorned with a tall golden crown, layered necklaces and jewelled armour, surrounded by dense garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple blooms. A devotee in an orange-red garment and a rudraksha-style garland stands behind the deity, one arm extended to touch the murti's head while another hand holds a silver plate at left. A lit oil lamp with a bright flame stands in the lower right foreground. The scene conveys an abhishekam or padapuja-style offering in a temple setting.2015-01-13December 26 20092009-12-26