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September 28 20142014-09-28October 01 20112011-10-01A decorated murti of a goddess stands before a window and white wall. She wears a crown set with stones and gold ornaments, a green silk sari with an orange border, and a heavy necklace of white jasmine and red-pink flower garlands draped over her shoulders. She holds a golden veena, a stringed instrument, against her body. No people are visible.2014-09-30A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands centrally, its golden face framed by a jewelled crown with a red and green stone medallion. It wears a cream silk sari with a gold zari border and a red-orange shawl draped over one shoulder. Layers of white jasmine garlands and a purple flower arch surround the figure, with pink and blue flower tassels at the arms. Gold hands display abhaya and varada mudras, and heavy gold and emerald-green jewelled necklaces adorn the chest. Red roses and jasmine are tied at the waist.2014-09-28A gilded deity murti is dressed for worship, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with a central floral medallion and red, green and white stones, plus matching jeweled earrings. It is draped in a cream sari with a gold border and a red velvet blouse with blue and magenta trim, adorned with layered white flower garlands, a gold necklace set with green stones and a gold waist chain. An orange shawl hangs at one side, and the deity's gold hands show an abhaya-type gesture and a downward palm. A pink flower backdrop and dark red curtain frame the figure.2014-09-28A metal murti of the goddess Saraswati is seated before an ornate bronze arched prabhavali backdrop against a black background. She is adorned with a jeweled crown, gemstone necklaces and earrings, and holds a veena at her chest. She wears a deep maroon sari with gold zari border under a blue cloth, decorated with garlands of white jasmine, red roses, pink and blue flower clusters, and rose-and-marigold strands. No physical people are visible.2013-10-10 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti stands against dark red drapery. The figure wears an elaborate crown of white pearls, red coral beads and gold medallions, with a golden face mask, jewelled earrings and layered gold and gemstone necklaces. Red roses and white jasmine garlands drape over the shoulders and arms. The garment is a blue silk sari with a purple border and gold brocade. It holds pink lotuses in both hands, with a gold hand-shaped implement at one side. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-10-02October 06 20132013-10-06A decorated bronze murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, is dressed in a deep blue velvet crown with a gold and pearl-beaded headdress and a jewelled crest. Layered gold necklaces, pearl strands and red and white flower garlands drape the figure, with pink roses and white jasmine adorning the arms and shoulders. The murti holds a white lotus in one hand and a gold veena-like instrument at the side, and wears a blue silk skirt with gold brocade over an orange shawl. The setting is a plain pale wall and a curtain. No living people are visible.2014-10-02September 27 20142014-09-27 +1 copiesClose view of a gilded deity murti. The face has golden skin, red lips, a red tilak and a red and white vertical mark on the forehead. It wears a red and gold choker, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and large jewelled earrings. Garlands of red roses and white and yellow marigolds surround it, and a gold ceremonial staff curves across the lower frame. Teal cloth shows at the bottom. No people are visible.2011-09-30A golden deity murti of Saraswati seated amid dense borders of red rose petals and white chrysanthemum garlands. The murti wears an ornate gold crown with red and white stones and a crescent, a red-stoned necklace, and a jewelled chest piece with pink and blue stones. It plays a long golden veena held across its body and wears white blouse and red and gold draped garments. A golden peacock-shaped element is in the lower foreground. No physical people are visible.2011-09-30