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December 21 20092009-12-21September 07 20112011-09-07December 25 20092009-12-25December 19 20162016-12-19A gilded deity murti stands in a golden shrine niche, dressed in a dense covering of royal-blue velvet and silver rhinestone work. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and an elaborate chest ornament with pearl drops, and its right hand is raised in blessing. The silver-edged garment is studded with red, green and white stones. Behind it are carved gold panels with a pierced lattice window, and white drapery hangs at the right edge.2016-12-19September 22 20142014-09-22 +3 copiesA bronze deity murti stands in a decorated shrine, wearing a tall jeweled crown set with red, green and white stones and a dark headband. It is dressed in a purple silk garment with gold brocade and heavy white and blue jeweled necklaces, earrings, armlets and a waist ornament with pearl drops. A gold-and-yellow embroidered cloth with crystal borders frames the figure behind it. In the foreground, the tips of red-purple ornaments and a golden lamp stand are partly visible. The figure's right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand rests open at the side.2016-12-19September 07 20112011-09-07A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, seated before a red velvet backdrop within an ornate gold frame. She wears a tall crown, a red tilak on her forehead, and a purple and gold silk sari with a gold brocade border. Heavy silver-toned jewelled necklaces set with red stones adorn her chest, and she holds a small ceremonial vessel in one hand. White jasmine garlands drape around her shoulders, flanked by yellow and red flower garlands at the base. No physical people are visible.2006-11-05December 10 20152015-12-10A golden metal murti of a female deity stands within an ornate gilded arch. The figure wears a tall crown, has red painted lips and a red tilak on the forehead, and is draped in a turquoise silk sari with a silver floral pattern. A large jewelled necklace with pink and white stones hangs over the sari, and the raised hand holds a small golden object. The background shows gilded temple carvings and a red fabric. No people are visible.2010-08-30Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti with an elaborately jeweled crown studded with red and white stones, a blue and pearl headband, and a red and black tilak. It wears layered gold necklaces, a beaded gold chest piece with green and red gems, and a long sparkling garland, with a blue silk skirt visible below. It holds a golden lotus-style staff in one hand, and a large gilded ornamental backdrop with an embossed bird design sits behind it against a pale green and white painted wall.