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December 04 2011

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December 05 20112011-12-05 +1 copiesA golden metal deity murti of a goddess, decorated for worship. She wears an ornate jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, a red and gold sari with a purple border, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a long red rose garland over her shoulders. A yellow marigold garland hangs at her sides. Her raised hand holds a ceremonial ornament, and a small green parrot-like figure perches near her shoulder.2011-10-31December 04 20112011-12-04A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. The murti wears a black hair crown with pearl strands and jeweled ornaments, a purple garment, layered gold necklaces set with red, green and white stones, large jeweled earrings and a nose ring. It holds a green-and-gold bird-headed staff in one raised hand, and is framed by yellow marigold garlands, white jasmine and purple flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-12-06A golden metal deity murti stands in a flower-decorated shrine. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with red, green and white stones, a red and gold silk sari, and layered gold and jeweled necklaces. Its right hand holds a gold staff topped by a green parrot. Behind it are garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. No living people are visible.2011-12-15Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned for worship. The figure wears an ornate golden conical crown, a heavy layered necklace of gold and jewelled pieces, rudraksha beads, and large jewelled earrings, with a saffron-orange garment. It holds a golden vessel with a green parrot-shaped finial in one hand, and is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers. Red kumkum and a vertical tilak mark the forehead and nose. The statue is decorated for puja.2012-01-01November 02 20132013-11-02August 17 20112011-08-17A golden deity murti decorated for alankaram, dressed in a green silk garment with heavy white stone jewellery, a large ornate crown studded with red and green stones, and red flower garlands. Its raised hand holds a golden staff topped by a small green parrot figure. Behind it hang layered garlands of white jasmine, orange marigold and red flowers, and a decorative sequined backdrop frames the figure. The murti is shown at close range against a stone ceiling beam.Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti of a female figure, adorned with a jeweled crown with red and green enamel work, a gold veil draped over the head, a nose ring and large jeweled earrings. It wears a teal and pink silk garment with heavy gold and gemstone necklaces, and red and yellow flower garlands hang over the shoulders. A green parrot perches on a gold staff held in one hand, and a red and gold fan-shaped backdrop with blue ribbon trim sits behind the figure against a pink cloth. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-08-29 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, adorned for worship. She wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, large ornate earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a green and gold silk garment. She holds a parrot-topped golden staff. The murti is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and rose and marigold strands, with red flower clusters on the left and right. No people are visible.2011-11-29A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, possibly Meenakshi or Parvati-type, decorated for worship. She wears a jewelled crown with a jasmine garland in dark hair, heavy stone-studded necklaces, bangles and earrings, and a gold sari. Red and yellow rose garlands and green leaf garlands drape the figure. She holds a green parrot perched on a golden staff, and orange and gold draped fabric forms the backdrop.2011-10-13