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September 04 2013

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A weathered, tarnished metal statue of a standing female deity murti with a tall crown-like headdress, ornate jewelled necklaces, armlets and bangles, and a patterned wrapped lower garment. One hand is raised in a mudra near the chest while the other hangs at the side. The statue stands on a small oval base against a peach-coloured cloth background. No living people are visible.2013-09-04A dark grey stone statue of a standing female deity murti on a lotus-carved pedestal, set in an outdoor garden with orange marigolds and green shrubs. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, layered necklaces, armbands and a jewelled waist belt, and holds a small lotus bud in one raised hand. Corrugated metal roofs, barbed wire and a metal frame are visible behind it. No people are present.2011-02-282007-Making-of-Kailasa-in-Los-Angeles +1 copiesOctober 29 20062006-10-29A silver metal deity murti stands on a red pedestal in a temple shrine, draped in an orange sari-like cloth with gold border. It wears a tall crown, a diamond-style necklace and bracelets, and holds a small object in one raised hand. An ornate silver arched prabhavali frame with carved makara-style designs stands behind it, with a purple silk backdrop and a yellow cloth to the left. Scattered yellow turmeric or kumkum powder lies on the pedestal. No living people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a person.2010-12-18A polished bronze standing statue of a female deity murti on a square lotus-petal base against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall conical crown, large earrings, a broad jewelled waist sash and pleated lower garment, with a bangle-clad raised hand holding a small flower bud with red-gem accents. Its face has red lips and dark-outlined eyes, and it is photographed in a studio-style setting with a tasselled red cloth at the bottom edge.June 11 20142014-06-11A polished bronze standing statue of a female deity on a lotus pedestal against an orange velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall conical crown, large earrings, a bindi, and a long pleated lower garment with a jewelled waist belt. Her raised left hand holds a flower bud, and her right arm hangs relaxed with bangles. The statue is a murti rather than a living person, and the scene contains no physical people.October 05 20132013-10-05October 05 20132013-10-05A gilded bronze standing figure of a female deity murti, tall conical crown, jewelled necklace, arm bands and waist belt, one hand raised in a gesture, the other hanging at the side, standing on a round base. A hand with a ring rests on top at the upper left, and a person in white dhoti stands behind. Photo shows a ritual or festival setting with a red and gold cloth at the top left.2013-07-13A polished bronze standing figure of a goddess on a lotus-petal base, set against a rust-orange velvet backdrop with tasseled fringe. The figure wears a tall conical crown, large earrings, a multi-strand necklace, armlets and a pleated patterned lower garment with a jewelled waist belt. Her raised right hand holds a serpent with red-jewelled eyes, and her left arm hangs relaxed with a bangle. The metal is glossy with red-lipped features and a small dot on the forehead. No people are visible; this is a statue.