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November 08 2013

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Close-up photograph of golden deity murti figures decorated for worship, surrounded by garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The foreground figure has a gold crown set with red and green stones, gold earrings and a red and gold silk sari with a jeweled necklace, holding a gold hand gesture. Behind it, a second gold figure wears an orange-red turban and a jeweled headdress. A gold trident-like object appears at left. No physical people are visible.2011-12-15Close-up photograph of gilded metal deity murti, a male and female pair adorned for alankaram. The male figure on the left wears a crown with red and green stone ornaments, a tripundra mark on the forehead, and a rich jewelled necklace; he raises a hand with a stylised floral-tipped object. The female figure on the right wears a gold crown with pearl strands, pearl-and-stone earrings, a red and orange brocade sari with gold border, a long black braid decorated with square jewelled clasps, and a pearl necklace. The statues are set against a pale stone wall.May 12 20122012-05-12June 01 20092009-06-01October 13 20112011-10-13January 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesMay 16 20122012-05-16 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesJanuary 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a female figure seated in a decorated palanquin or shrine setting, wearing a deep red silk sari with gold zari border, heavy gold necklaces, jewelled earrings, a crown with red and white flowers, and a dense garland of yellow marigolds and red and white blooms draped beside her. She holds a ceremonial staff-like object in one hand. Behind her are a red curtain and a painted peacock-feather backdrop with a stone architectural edge. No living people are visible.2008-12-26July 09 20102010-07-09Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis, a pair of golden processional figures with polished faces, red lips, kumkum on the forehead and dark kohl-lined eyes. Both wear heavy crowns and pearl-and-stone jewellery, including jhumka-style earrings, a pearl necklace with red stones and an embellished blouse of red and navy fabric studded with pearls, rubies and emeralds. A brass lamp stand with a lotus-shaped top appears at the left edge, and a jewelled ornament sits in the dark hair at right. The figures are statues, not living people.