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May 14 20152015-05-14November 08 20142014-11-08 +1 copiesMay 09 20152015-05-09July 02 20152015-07-02Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, red lips and a small nose stud. It wears an ornate jeweled crown set with white, green and red stones, large pink-and-white jeweled earrings, and layered necklaces of pearls, red and blue stones and gold coin-shaped pendants. The figure is draped in green fabric and raises one hand in a mudra-like gesture. Behind it is elaborate gold filigree decoration.June 13 20072007-06-13 +1 copiesSeptember 03 20092009-09-03June 20 20092009-06-20A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple shrine, wearing a jeweled crown with red and white stones shaped like a cobra hood, large paisley-shaped jeweled earrings, and layered gold necklaces with black beads. A lotus bud is held in one raised hand. The figure is draped in a rust-red silk sari and garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers, with a silver kalasha and green leaves at the base. Gold patterned drapery is behind it. No people are visible.2014-09-30June 30 20092009-06-30Close-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.A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown in close view, adorned for alankaram. She wears a tall crown with gold beads and a jewelled headpiece, a long black braid, a red blouse with gold embroidery, and a green skirt. Her chest is covered by a dense maroon velvet bodice set with coloured gemstones, white beads and gold coin necklaces. Her right hand holds a gold lotus-bud staff, and a flame-shaped halo rises behind her shoulder. Pearl and ruby chokers and pearl strands complete the ornamentation. Behind her, a bronze figure and white draped cloth are visible.