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June 15 2013

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A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, seated and adorned with dense jewelled necklaces set with red and green stones, pearls and gold coin pendants, jewelled armlets and bangles, and an orange sari with a dark red border. She wears a tall black cap with decorative studs and a red bindi on her forehead. Her raised right hand holds a lotus-shaped sceptre topped with a small green parrot. Behind her is a red drape and carved gold foliage panel. The figure is a statue, not a living person.2013-06-15June 15 20132013-06-15 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti. It wears an orange silk garment with green and red striped borders, layered gold and red-stone jewellery, a pearl necklace, a jewelled crown with a central ornament and tassels, and dangling earrings. A long braid is decorated with red, yellow, pink and white flower garlands and round gold ornaments. The murti holds a flame-tipped staff or sceptre in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. No living people are visible.2009-06-15October 13 20112011-10-13Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, dark swept-back hair and a jewelled crown. The figure wears layered necklaces set with white, red and green stones, large paisley-shaped earrings, a red nose ring and a red-orange garment. A brass lamp or vessel is held at the left edge, with red and yellow flower garlands at the right. No people are visible.2010-07-09May 14 20152015-05-14October 13 20112011-10-13March 24 20142014-03-24A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti. It wears a tall black crown, a long gold jhumka-like ornament hanging from the crown, and a green and gold brocade garment with a red shawl. Heavy gold necklaces set with red and green stones and white bead strands cover the chest, and a jewelled sash with sparkling white and red embellishments runs down the body. Behind it are red drapery and a blue-and-gold sequined cushion or seat. A raised hand with an open palm is visible at the upper right. No physical people are shown.2016-12-05June 03 20092009-06-03December 05 20162016-12-05