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September 10 2006

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Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, a gilded metal face with a tall gold crown, jeweled forehead ornament and dangling gem-studded earrings. The murti wears a heavy necklace of red, green and white stones and pearls, and is framed by large woven garlands of orange, red, green and white yarn. A golden hand holding an object is visible at left edge, and a canopy and red-topped structure appear in the background.2010-11-09A golden deity murti of a winged figure with a moustache, a tall ornate crown, a white tilak on the forehead and a jeweled chest ornament, standing in front of a gilded frame inside a white tent. Multicolored striped garlands hang from the frame and drape over the figure's wings and arms. A large gilded carved pillar stands at the right edge beside more colourful garlands. No physical people are visible.2006-04-03Close-up of a gilded deity murti adorned with elaborate jewelled ornaments. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones and a white urdhva-style tilak with a red vertical mark, large jewelled earrings, layered necklaces of pearls, red and green stones and gold pendants, and a saffron-and-cream shawl. Jewelled arm ornaments in red, green and white stones flank the figure, and a blurred green forest backdrop fills the background.A golden statue of a winged deity figure with a white pointed crown, white and gold dhoti, and a gold belt sits within a tent in front of an ornate gold frame. Multicolored flower garlands in yellow, green, pink, white, red and blue are draped over its shoulders and arms and hang from the frame. The statue is decorated with white beadwork on its chest, and a sacred U-shaped mark is painted on its forehead. A dark platform lies at its base. No living people are visible, and the statue is not a depiction of a person.2006-04-03A photograph of a golden figure of a winged deity statue kneeling on a red cloth-draped platform in a procession setup. The figure wears a tall crown, a vertical vaishnava tilak on the forehead, a jeweled necklace and armbands, and holds a flute to its lips. Behind it a framed devotional painting of a deity standing within an ornate arched temple gateway is garlanded with a multicoloured floral garland. A red and gold embroidered cloth hangs on the left beside striped poles, and a navy and orange decorated umbrella canopy appears at right. No people are visible.2007-09-09A golden deity murti, a Vishnu-style idol with a tall crown, a white Urdhva Pundra-style forehead mark and a red bindi, is adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments set with red, green and white stones. The murti wears a cream dhoti-like garment with a red and gold bordered shawl draped over its shoulders, and its raised hands carry ornamental jewelled emblems. Behind it is a blurred forest-like backdrop. No people are visible in the frame.July 05 20092009-07-05June 09 20112011-06-09 +1 copiesA gilded Vishnu-style murti stands before a painted rocky forest backdrop. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones and a white urdhva-style tilak, large gold earrings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a white dhoti with a red-and-gold patterned shawl draped over the shoulders. Its arms are decorated with red, green and white jewelled ornaments, and a gold pendant hangs at the chest. The deity murti is the sole subject, with no visible people.Close-up photograph of a deity murti with a gilded metallic face, red lips, and dark kohl-lined eyes. It wears an ornate gold crown decorated with red, green and white stones and a peacock-feather plume, a bright orange cloth wrapped over the head, and a silver and gem-studded ornament at the brow. Silver jewelry hangs at the side against a magenta fabric backdrop.2011-09-01A large golden deity murti stands in a dim hall beneath a grey stone ledge. The figure wears an elaborate crown decorated with peacock-feather motifs, green and red gems, and a sheer gold veil. It has a golden face with red lips and a tilak, and dark hair falls to the shoulders. The murti wears a maroon garment edged with gold bands, pearl and jewelled necklaces, and gold armlets. Its raised left hand holds a golden staff topped with a coiled serpent, while the right hand is raised in blessing. Golden flame-like motifs appear at the right edge. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2007-01-25December 28 20182018-12-28