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December 17 2016

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A photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship, with a golden face, red-painted forehead mark and a nose ring. It wears a jewelled blue and gold necklace, pearl garlands, a crown with pearl drops and a gold armlet. Red roses, white and yellow flower garlands and green leaves surround it, with a golden finial and a pink draped cloth behind. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A golden deity murti decorated for Navaratri Brahmotsavam sits in front of a backdrop of red roses and yellow and green flower bands. The face is gold with a red bindi, and the murti wears a jewelled crown with a red gem, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and rich jewelled armlets. A white jasmine garland drapes over the shoulders and crown. A silver peacock-headed ornament stands at the left edge. The scene is lit against a dark background. No people are visible.2008-10-01A golden metal murti of a deity. A green parrot sits on the raised left hand, which holds a pink rose, and a gold staff stands at the right. Red and yellow flowers fill the background. This is a photograph of a deity murti, with no physical people present.2011-11-11A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14September 28 20142014-09-28A golden deity murti of a goddess stands adorned for worship, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, large jhumka earrings, a gold nose ring, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a green and orange sari-like garment. She holds a golden ceremonial staff in one hand. Behind her is a backdrop of garlands in red, white, purple, yellow and green flowers. The murti is a statue, with no physical people visible.2011-11-29November 05 20102010-11-05A close photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate golden crown with red and white gemstone trim, a red bindi, and a golden nose stud. It is heavily adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red-and-white garland of jasmine and roses drapes the shoulders and arms. A golden lotus-shaped object is held at the left side, and a green silk cloth with gold zari borders stands behind. Marigold and rose garlands fill the lower foreground.2011-10-21May 07 20172017-05-07Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall golden crown and a pale face with red lips and a red tilak. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, large drop earrings, and an orange silk garment with gold border. It is adorned with garlands of yellow-orange, red, green and white woven yarn flowers. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya gesture and the left hand rests open at the side. The background is a red wall and pale sky.2010-11-09October 01 20082008-10-01