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October 01 2011

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December 05 20162016-12-05October 01 20112011-10-01A metal deity murti decorated for a Navaratri alankaram, seated amid yellow marigold garlands and red flowers. The figure has a tall black hair crown with a crescent moon ornament and a jewelled headpiece, a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, and a large encrusted gold and stone necklace set with red, blue and green stones. It wears a red silk garment with a dark maroon velvet sleeve, and one hand holds a jewelled lotus-shaped object. A glimpse of a second ornate, sparkling figure appears at the right edge. The image shows a decorated murti, not a living person.2011-10-01A deity murti decorated for festival worship, reclining or seated among heaped garlands of yellow and white marigold, red roses and green leaves. The figure wears a red-orange silk garment and deep navy blue velvet, with a maroon velvet sleeve. Elaborate jewelled ornaments in white and red stones cover the chest, arms and wrists, with a crescent moon ornament and a crown with a jewelled spike on the head. A pale forehead tilak marks the face. A curved golden staff or ornamented rod rests on the right side. The setting is a decorated altar for alankar, with floral and jewelled adornment throughout.2011-10-01A close photograph of a metal deity murti. The figure wears a black turban-like headpiece topped with a jeweled crown, large round red and green stone earrings, a layered gold and jeweled necklace, and a teal garment with a red-and-gold border. A white flower garland drapes over the top of the seat, and the surfaces are decorated with rhinestone-studded ornaments. No physical people are visible, and the image shows a statue rather than a person.2016-12-05July 07 20092009-07-07 +3 copiesDecember 05 20162016-12-05 +1 copiesClose-up of a gilded deity murti adorned for worship. The face has a golden metallic finish, a red-orange tilak on the forehead, and red lips. A black velvet crown is decorated with gold filigree and jewelled ornaments set with red, green and blue stones and white pearls. Yellow marigold garlands frame the figure, with red flowers and fruit, including a red apple-like fruit and a pineapple, in the background.2017-01-14May 07 20172017-05-07A golden metal deity murti with a jewelled crown is adorned with garlands of yellow and white flowers, red roses and purple blossoms, and green leaves. The face is gold with a small red tilak, and the head-dress is black velvet covered with sparkling stones and a crescent-shaped ornament. Gold hand-shaped elements rest beside the figure, and an ornate golden arch frames the top of the image. A small round green fruit sits among the flowers.2017-11-25January 08 20172017-01-08A golden metal deity murti of a goddess, adorned with a jewelled crown, large pendant earrings, layered gold and gemstone necklaces and a purple garment. The figure holds a golden lotus-shaped implement in one hand and a jewelled object in the other, with a yellow flower tucked at the chest. It is framed by an arch of garlands in white jasmine, purple and magenta globe flowers, orange roses, red flowers and green leaves.2010-11-05 +1 copies