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April 28 2013

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A close-up photograph of a copper-faced deity murti adorned with a jewelled crown and an ornate multi-gem necklace over a pink-and-gold garment. Its gold hand holds a gold-and-green object near a blue curtain, and white jasmine garlands with red flowers hang around the figure. Stone wall and gold trim frame the background. No physical people are visible.2013-04-29January 04 20172017-01-04November 27 20112011-11-27A gilded deity murti of a goddess, shown close-up with a golden face, red-and-white floral crown, and an elaborate jewelled headpiece. She wears heavy crystal-studded earrings, layered necklaces, a red-orange silk garment, and bangles, and holds a golden parrot-topped staff. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers frame the figure, with a gold-ornamented backdrop behind her.2008-12-26September 13 20112011-09-13Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for alankaram, wearing an ornate jewelled crown with red, green and white stones and a dangling white bead tassel. The face has painted eyes, a red bindi and red lips, with a pearl and gem necklace above a deep maroon velvet bib covered in gold-bordered gem medallions, pearls and gold coin garlands. The murti holds a golden parrot on its raised hand and a gold ceremonial vessel. Red and green fabric is visible behind the figure against a stone wall.Close-up photo of a gilded metal deity murti. It wears a red and gold silk garment, layers of jewelled gold necklaces, diamond-studded earrings and a jewelled headpiece under a red and white flower garland. It holds a golden bird-headed staff and wears stacked bangles. Behind it are yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands, with a gold-leaf panel at the upper left. No physical people are visible.2008-12-26A 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 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a painted face, arched black hair, and a tall jeweled crown with a central ornament. It wears a red garment beneath layered jeweled necklaces, paisley-shaped jeweled earrings, and white and gold floral adornments. Red rose garlands surround its shoulders, and a green parrot perches on a golden stand at the left. Blurred golden lamp flames fill the foreground, and a gold-framed arch stands behind it. No physical people are visible.2017-01-04Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti decorated for worship, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with turquoise, red and green stones, large jeweled earrings, a gold nose ring and layered gold and jeweled necklaces over a purple silk garment. Red rose garlands drape the figure, a green parrot perches on a golden hand-held staff, and a bright orange cloth backdrop frames the scene beside an ornately carved gold panel.2013-03-20January 04 20172017-01-04A golden murti of a deity wearing an ornate orange and gold jeweled crown, a pearl-and-gem studded headdress, and heavy gem-set gold necklaces over a deep blue garment. Fresh white jasmine garlands drape around the figure against a bright orange silk backdrop. The murti holds a small green parrot perched on its raised golden hand. This is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2012-05-11