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February 24 2013

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A gilded metal deity murti stands on a blue-covered base before an ornate golden arched backdrop with floral and foliate relief work. The figure wears a white draped garment with silver-edged border, layered pearl and crystal necklaces, and a red-bead mala ending in a red pendant. Carved stone pillars with relief figures frame the left side, and a pink cloth edge appears at right. The figure is a statue, not a living person. A small purple logo and copyright credit appear in the corners.2013-02-05October 25 20122012-10-25February 24 20132013-02-24September 11 20132013-09-11A gilded metal deity murti stands on a throne-like peetha framed by a golden arch, dressed in a white sari with a gold border and layered red, green and multicolored bead necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the sides, and a dark navy embroidered cloth with gold and jewel-toned motifs hangs behind. In the foreground are brass puja vessels including a kalasha-style pot, a lamp, a bowl and a small brass cup, plus folded red and green silk cloths and white flowers. The setting suggests a puja arrangement; no people are visible.2013-04-06A gilded copper-toned metal figure of a deity murti, shown seated on an ornate copper-coloured throne with arched, leaf-carved backrest and lion-like carved supports at the base. The murti wears a white sari edged with gold, a tall crown, a red tilak, layered pearl necklaces, a red and brown rudraksha mala and red-and-gold armlets, and holds a small object in one raised hand. Behind it stand a dark velvet panel decorated with red and green gemstone-style studs and gold trim, and red and white floral garlands.2013-04-13May 11 20132013-05-11 +1 copiesA gilded bronze standing deity murti in a decorated arched kirtimukha-style frame with carved scrollwork and lion-like brackets. The figure wears a white silk garment with gold and multicoloured jewelled border bands, a gold necklace with a round pendant, and a tall crown; one hand holds a small ceremonial object and the other hangs at the side. A dark red cloth forms the backdrop and the murti stands on a carved pedestal. No people are visible in the scene.2011-01-17May 17 20132013-05-17A photograph of a gilded bronze utsava murti seated on an ornate golden throne with arched carved back panels and peacock-style reliefs. The figure wears a white silk garment with gold brocade borders, layered multi-strand necklaces of coloured stones, rudraksha beads and pearls, and a large jewelled pendant, with a red teardrop gem at the bottom. The murti holds a ceremonial staff in one raised hand, and a red background and blurred decorative backdrop surround it. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2013-05-13A white-clad deity murti, appearing to be Meenakshi, seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-like carved armrests and a curved arched back. The figure wears a white sari with gold border, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, layered rudraksha and bead malas, and a gold pendant, and holds a small ceremonial object in one hand. Behind it are white pearl-like garlands, a purple velvet backdrop, yellow and red fabric, and marigold flowers, with a brass vessel at the lower left.2013-06-30A metal deity murti seated on an ornate copper-coloured throne with carved arches and lion-like side supports. The figure wears a white cloth, a gold waist sash, a long multi-strand garland of red, green and gold beads, and a gold pendant necklace; a red tilak marks the forehead and a tall crown is worn, while one hand raises a small object. Behind it hang gold-and-pearl embroidered curtains, yellow and orange fabric and flowers. A brass oil lamp stands at left and red and yellow flowers frame the right edge. The statue is not a living person, so it is shown as a depiction.2013-04-06 +2 copies