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May 07 20172017-05-07May 07 20172017-05-07A photograph of a golden peacock-shaped vahana or ornamental figure in the foreground, with a gold crest, red jewelled eyes, a jewelled breast collar of red, white and green stones, and a green gem pendant. Behind it, a deity murti adorned with silver-jewelled crowns and a mace-like staff, flanked by two figures with jewelled ornaments, sits amid a floral decoration of yellow marigold garlands, white jasmine and red rose petals. The arrangement is set on a mat of green leaves with purple and gold cloth at the lower edge. No people are visible.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of an ornate deity murti's raised hand, a abhaya-style gesture, covered in gold and jewel work set with white stones, green and red gems and a large green cabochon at the palm. Concentric circular patterns of stones decorate the palm. Behind it are layered gold necklaces, a green garment with gem-studded ornaments, and garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers on the left. A gold staff or stem is visible at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesClose-up of a gilded deity murti adorned with jewelled crown and ornaments set with red and white stones. The face is polished gold with a nose ring and a red-lipped mouth. Heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers surround the figure, and a green embroidered garment with golden beadwork covers the shoulders. The murti is a decorated statue, not a person.2008-10-02Close-up photograph of an ornate gold and jewelled object, resembling a ceremonial hand or mask-like crown ornament, encrusted with clear and green and red stones arranged in concentric circular patterns. Garlands of yellow marigold and red flowers lie to the left, and a dark rudraksha-style bead mala is visible at right, with sparkling bokeh of ornaments behind. No people are visible.2010-11-09Close-up photograph of a deity murti decorated for festival worship, its metal face partly visible among dense red rose garlands and yellow and white flower garlands. The murti wears heavy jewelled ornaments with white and red stone-studded floral designs, a large dark oval gem, a jewelled crown-like headpiece with a gold plaque, and a jewelled paisley-shaped nose ornament. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated murti and garlands.2017-01-08Close-up photograph of an ornate trident (trishula) covered in dense silver-white rhinestones with red and green gem accents in concentric circular patterns, a dark green stone at its centre. The trident shaft, a metal rod, runs diagonally below it. Behind are gold embroidered textiles, a red-stoned ornament, a dark rudraksha-style bead mala with gold spacers, and yellow and red flower garlands. No people are visible. The ornament appears to be a decorative trident adorned for worship.2010-11-09A photograph of a deity murti dressed in a green satin cloth draped over its body, wearing an ornate gold necklace set with white stones, pink-red stones and a large red central gem. Behind it is carved stone relief with a lion-like face and a golden lamp stand at the right edge. In the foreground, a blue cloth and a garland of white, green and magenta flowers rest on a wooden surface. No physical people are visible.2013-03-13January 08 20172017-01-08May 30 20182018-05-30 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gilded metal murti figures, a male and a female, adorned for worship. The male figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled ornament and red-and-gold embroidered clothing, while the female figure wears a dark green sari with a jewelled headpiece, pearl-and-gem earrings and layered necklaces. Both have painted kohl eyes and red lips. A green parrot figure rests near the male figure's shoulder, and white and red flowers and green leaves garlands surround them. These are statues, not living people, and no physical person is visible.2011-08-19