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August 31 2011

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A metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, large jewelled crown and drop earrings, and a red and gold umbrella-like halo behind her. She wears a green silk sari with a red and gold border, layered jewelled necklaces set with green, red and white stones, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape her shoulders and arms. Her raised hand holds a stylised silver staff or sceptre, with bangles on her wrist. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and is shown against a pink background.2011-08-31Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple, wearing an ornate jewelled conical crown set with red, green and white stones. It has a gold face with painted eyes, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, and is draped in a dark green silk garment. Heavy gem-studded necklaces and bangles adorn it, along with white jasmine garlands and red roses. It holds a golden ornamental staff topped with a bird figure and carries a silver tassel-like ornament. Stone temple walls with carved decoration form the background.2011-11-28 +1 copiesA richly adorned deity murti. The figure wears a tall crown and earrings encrusted with multicoloured stones, a layered set of diamond-like necklaces with a central pendant, and a green and orange silk garment with a jewelled waist belt. A red bindi and nose ornament are visible, and the figure holds a golden staff or sceptre in one hand. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow flowers and red blossoms drape over its shoulders and sides.2007-12-23 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti, its polished golden-bronze face with painted eyes, red lips and a red bindi, wearing an ornate jewelled crown in pink, green and white stones. It has heavy stone-set necklaces, large jewelled earrings and a nose ring, and is draped in an orange garment with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. The murti holds a metal implement in one hand, with a green fabric backdrop and a stone wall behind it.2011-09-272007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIA gilded metal utsava murti of a goddess seated on a golden vahana-style throne, wearing a jewelled conical crown, heavy gold and gemstone necklaces, and a green and gold silk sari with a yellow lower garment. Her right hand holds a small kalasha with green leaves and she wears gold bangles and large earrings. A garland of yellow and red marigolds with purple flowers drapes over her shoulder. Behind her hangs a red curtain and carved temple pillars surround the shrine, with a golden ceremonial fan at the right edge.2010-10-13A gilded metal deity murti. It wears a tall black hair bun crowned with jeweled gold headpieces set with red, green and white stones, large jeweled earrings, a nose ring, and a layered gold necklace with a peacock-style pendant inlaid with red and green stones. White flower garlands drape the shoulders and a multicolour red, green and white garland hangs on the arm. The raised right hand is gold-plated and a brass lotus-topped staff stands at the left edge.2014-01-03Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes. She wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, large jewelled chandelier earrings, a jewelled nose ring, and layered necklaces set with white, green and red stones. She is dressed in a green silk sari with a red and gold border and a gold-threaded veil. A yellow marigold garland and a red and green flower garland hang around her. Her raised hand holds a golden lotus-shaped object, and stacked bangles cover her wrist. Behind her are red and gold draped cloths.2011-08-31 +1 copiesA golden deity murti of a goddess stands adorned for worship, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, large jhumka earrings, a gold nose ring, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a green and orange sari-like garment. She holds a golden ceremonial staff in one hand. Behind her is a backdrop of garlands in red, white, purple, yellow and green flowers. The murti is a statue, with no physical people visible.2011-11-29A close photograph of a golden deity murti of a goddess, shown as a bust with a long spear or lance held upright in one hand. She wears a tall, jewelled crown studded with red, green and white stones, a red silk garment, layered gold and diamond-look necklaces, large ornate earrings, a nose ring and red lips. Green leaves and red and yellow flowers adorn her shoulders and the base, and a green brocade cloth with gold flower motifs hangs behind her beside an ornate gold frame. No living people are visible.2011-09-28May 17 20152015-05-17 +1 copies