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April 17 20132013-04-17April 17 20132013-04-17December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A gilded metal statue of a man, not a living person, is shown in close frontal view decorated for a festival. The figure wears a bright orange turban with a peacock feather and a jewelled brooch, a red garment under a cream and gold-bordered shawl, and heavy layered necklaces and a large jewelled chest piece studded with stones and pearls. Yellow and purple marigold and white jasmine garlands frame the figure against a dark background. A few gold ornaments appear at the lower right. a person cues are not clearly visible on the statue, so the identity is uncertain.2008-12-26A close-up photograph of a metallic silver-toned deity murti of a Vaishnava-style figure wearing an orange turban with an ornate jewelled crown and a white-and-red urdhva-style tilak. The murti is dressed in heavy jewelled ornaments: large round earrings, a green and red gemstone necklace, a red teardrop-shaped stone pendant, layered gold bells and white flower garlands, and a rudraksha-style mala. The raised right hand is decorated with white beadwork and green and pink patterns. Red velvet drapery and red-and-white flower garlands frame the murti. No physical people are visible.2011-06-09December 26 20082008-12-26March 13 20132013-03-13A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, its face turned to the side, wearing an orange-red turban with a pearl tassel and a jewelled ornament at the brow. It has jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace, and an ornate silver-and-gold armlet on the upper arm. The murti is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped in orange and green cloth with gold shimmer. The hand raised in front holds a jewelled silver ornamental piece studded with coloured stones. No people are visible; the statue is the only figure in the scene.2011-11-30January 12 20092009-01-12A metal deity murti decorated for festival worship, shown in close frontal view against a grey stone wall. The figure wears a vivid red-orange turban-like cloth with gold border, a crown studded with multicoloured stones, and heavy layered necklaces and a jewelled belt over a dark blue velvet garment. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing, covered in sparkling stones with green and red inlay, while the left hand holds a golden ceremonial staff. Yellow and white flower garlands drape the figure and surround its base. No physical people are visible.2007-12-23 +1 copiesJanuary 12 20092009-01-12