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September 28 20112011-09-28July 02 20152015-07-02A gilded metal deity murti. It wears a tall black hair bun crowned with jeweled gold headpieces set with red, green and white stones, large jeweled earrings, a nose ring, and a layered gold necklace with a peacock-style pendant inlaid with red and green stones. White flower garlands drape the shoulders and a multicolour red, green and white garland hangs on the arm. The raised right hand is gold-plated and a brass lotus-topped staff stands at the left edge.2014-01-03Close-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 17 20152015-05-17 +1 copiesClose-up of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a golden crown, pearl and bead headpiece, and a red mark on the forehead. She wears pearl and gem-set earrings, a nose ring, a pearl choker with red stones, and a dark red velvet blouse heavily decorated with gold embroidery, mirror work, and red, green and white gemstones. A stylised flame-like halo rises behind her shoulders.Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, large kohl-lined eyes, a red lip and a red bindi, wearing a jewelled crown with a central ornament, and heavy layered necklaces and pearl and stone collars. Large jewelled earrings hang at the sides. Green leaf garlands drape over the shoulders, and a red cloth is visible at the lower edge. A green-and-gold ceremonial staff or implement with a bird-shaped top stands at the left against a teal backdrop, with a golden lamp flame blurred at the far left.2011-09-13A close photograph of a golden deity murti of a goddess, shown as a bust with a long spear or lance held upright in one hand. She wears a tall, jewelled crown studded with red, green and white stones, a red silk garment, layered gold and diamond-look necklaces, large ornate earrings, a nose ring and red lips. Green leaves and red and yellow flowers adorn her shoulders and the base, and a green brocade cloth with gold flower motifs hangs behind her beside an ornate gold frame. No living people are visible.2011-09-282007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHI +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a golden metal murti of a goddess seated against a painted forest backdrop. She wears an ornate maroon and gold-embroidered crown set with blue and green stones, pearl drop tassels, and a red-and-gold saree with a teal underskirt. Layered white pearl and bead necklaces, a gold pendant with green stones, and pearl-studded earrings adorn her. Her raised left hand holds a gold staff or lotus stem, and her right hand rests open, palm up, on her lap. A pearl-strung braid hangs over her shoulder.Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a richly jeweled crown of red, green and gold stones, pearl and gemstone earrings, a nose ring, a red-painted mouth and a dark-painted brow, adorned with multi-strand white pearl necklaces and a red and gold silk garment. Behind it is a plain stone wall. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHI