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May 05 2012

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September 13 20122012-09-13October 13 20122012-10-13April 29 20192019-04-29A gilded copper deity murti of Shiva, seated before a deep red drape, wearing an ornate jeweled crown and an orange turban with a jewelled ornament. The figure has large jeweled earrings, a blue garment beneath layered necklaces and dark rudraksha malas, and a large gold pendant. Holding a golden trident in the raised left hand, with yellow and purple marigold garlands and green leaves draped over the figure and in the foreground. The sculpture is a statue and contains no physical people.2010-08-30A close photograph of a copper-faced deity murti with a red-and-orange turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent. The figure wears a blue garment under layered gold and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and large jewelled earrings. Its raised right hand is covered in bejewelled ornaments and it holds a golden trident, while the left hand holds a lotus stem. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arm and a vessel rests at the lower edge. The background is a deep red drape. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30Close photo of a black stone murti with a smooth carved face, a red bindi on the forehead, and an orange-red turban with gold-patterned border. It wears a red garment with gold border, a dark rudraksha mala hanging on the chest, and ornate gold armour-like shoulder pieces and collar. Bright yellow and magenta flower garlands frame the figure, and a gold staff with an orange cloth tied near the top rises at the left.2010-07-27 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a copper-toned deity murti adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments. The figure wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crown ornament, large paisley-shaped earrings, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and rudraksha-style dark beaded malas with gold spacers. The raised right hand is covered in pearl and emerald-coloured stone work, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at the left edge. Sprigs of green leaves appear at the right. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-08-28July 15 20112011-07-15A black stone deity murti stands outdoors beside a gilded temple arch, with a second figure partly visible behind it. The main figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown finial, an orange shawl, layered white and silver ornate necklaces, a large jewelled earring, and a red tilak. It holds a trident-like staff with a wrapped multicoloured garland of red, yellow, green and orange. Green foliage fills the background, and a dark blurred shape occupies the right edge.2011-10-09Close photo of a dark stone deity murti seated against a red draped backdrop. The murti wears a red and gold patterned cloth wound around its head, a green silk garment with layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and long brown rudraksha-style malas hanging to the lap. A yellow flower is tucked into one raised hand, and a red kumkum mark sits on its forehead and palm. No living people are visible.2014-09-14Close view of a metallic deity murti, polished gold-toned face with painted eyes and red lips, wearing a bright orange turban with gold border and a jewelled crown ornament. Around the neck are multiple rudraksha malas with gold spacers, and a gold pendant. A silver trident is held at the left, and a jewelled silver hand-shaped ornament sits in front. Yellow and red marigold and flower garlands surround the figure. This is a statue, not a living person, and there is no visible crowd.2011-12-06Close view of a dark blue-black stone murti with a carved face, wearing a red and gold brocade headcloth with purple border and a red-brown tilak dot on the brow. Gold ornate collar and shoulder plates with embossed patterns surround the figure, framed by red roses and garlands of rudraksha-like beads and hanging magenta flower strands. Yellow marigold garlands appear at the lower left. No physical people are visible; this is a deity murti.2010-08-19