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May 05 20122012-05-05Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06April 26 20122012-04-26A gilded deity murti, a golden metal figure with a tall ornate crown, red tilak dot and red lips, wearing layered jewelled necklaces, paisley earrings and a jewelled waist ornament. A garland of yellow, red and green flowers with blue-and-white accents hangs at its right side. Deep maroon drapery forms the background. The figure holds a raised golden hand near its chest. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17December 26 20082008-12-26A golden deity murti of a goddess, shown with a gilded face, red and gold silk sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. She wears a flower crown with red and white blossoms and holds a golden ceremonial object near her shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a decorated statue in a temple setting.2008-12-26July 20 20102010-07-20A richly decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a flower-covered throne, surrounded by red, yellow and white garlands. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a crescent ornament, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a red silk skirt bordered in gold zari. Her hand rests in her lap, and a small bronze parrot perches on a staff at her left side. A bamboo pole stands at the right edge of the frame.2008-10-01A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a deep red velvet curtain. She wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered necklaces and heavy stone-studded armlets. Her golden-red silk sari has a patterned border and she is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. Her raised right hand holds a lotus-like emblem and a figure stands to the left in a richly jewelled costume with a gold and white garment. No living people are visible.2010-08-06Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti adorned with an ornate golden crown, jeweled earrings and nose ring, red lips and a red bindi, and layered gold and jewel-studded necklaces. The murti's raised right hand holds a gold ritual object, and red and white flower garlands drape over its shoulder against a stone wall. Ceremonial gold decoration frames the upper left corner. Watermarked copyright text overlays the lower left of the image.2009-11-16A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple niche, adorned with an ornate conical crown studded with multicoloured stones, a red bindi, a nose ring and large jewelled earrings. She wears a red and gold silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a golden staff topped with a small green parrot. Behind her a gilded arched backdrop and an orange sequined cloth frame the statue against grey stone.2011-11-27 +1 copiesJuly 01 20092009-07-01