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December 23 20172017-12-23December 23 20172017-12-23December 23 20172017-12-23A close photograph of a gilded deity murti with a golden face, red lips and a red turban adorned with jeweled ornaments. The figure wears a jeweled crown and a jeweled tilak-style forehead piece, large jeweled earrings, layered necklaces including brown rudraksha-style beads, a red-and-white gemstone pendant, and a blue-and-gold silk garment. A red velvet backdrop and green garland are visible at the left. No living people are present in the scene; the figure is a statue. A printed copyright line runs vertically at the right edge.2010-11-09A close photograph of a metallic deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, red lips and painted dark eyes. It wears a bright orange turban with green and gold border, a jewelled crown with green and red stones, layered jewelled necklaces, dark brown rudraksha-style mala beads with gold spacers, and a green and gold shawl. Its raised hand is covered in white beadwork with green and red stones, and a gold staff or weapon is visible at the left edge against red drapery.2010-09-07December 26 20082008-12-26A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a smiling face, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled crescent crown and a jewelled ornament on the forehead. The figure is heavily adorned with layered diamond-studded necklaces, a green and red gemstone pendant, large jewelled earrings and bangles, and holds a lotus-shaped ornament in one raised hand. Red draped cloth forms the background. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2010-09-15Close-up of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, black-outlined eyes and red lips, wearing a bright orange turban decorated with jeweled ornaments and a jeweled crown. The figure is adorned with a dense, sparkling jeweled breastplate, layered necklaces with green and red stones, and large jeweled earrings. The raised right hand is covered in white stones with colourful circular patterns, and a ceremonial golden implement is visible at the left edge. Marigold flowers and deep red drapery form the background. No living people are visible.2010-09-15December 26 20082008-12-26A metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face wears an orange silk turban decorated with a peacock feather, jewelled brooch and sparkling ornaments. The figure is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces in red, green and white stones, large paisley earrings, and a jewelled cream-and-gold garment with red underlay. Its raised right hand is encrusted with stones. Marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red and purple surround the figure against a dark background.2008-12-26A golden deity murti decorated for alankar, seated against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall red and orange turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown with a crescent motif. Heavy layered necklaces and paisley-shaped jeweled earrings glitter with white, red and green stones. In one hand it holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like top, and a green leaf garland drapes over the left side. The face is gilded with red lips and a red tilak. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13August 01 20142014-08-01