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October 14 2010

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A gilded metal statue of a female deity stands on a carved wooden pedestal in front of a red patterned backdrop and an ornately carved stone pillar. The figure wears a teal-green silk sari with a gold-bordered hem, a jewelled necklace with red and white stones, and a tall gold crown. A red bindi marks the forehead, and one hand is raised in a gesture. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the statue.2010-10-13A photograph of a standing metal deity murti dressed in a red sari with gold border and gold-toned jewelled necklaces, holding a small ceremonial item in one hand. It stands on a red pedestal in front of draped green and maroon silk fabric edged with an orange-gold border. A yellow marigold garland hangs at left, with red flowers at its base, and ornate gold-patterned panels and carved stone pillars frame the scene. No physical people are visible.2010-10-12A small metal deity murti in a red silk sari stands at the right of a draped shrine. The figure has a gold crown, a red and gold blouse, a jeweled necklace with a pink-and-white garland, and carries a lotus-like object. Behind it, green and maroon silk hangings with gold borders drape over a red-carpeted platform, with a yellow marigold garland on the left and red roses at the lower left. An ornately carved gold-toned doorframe and red patterned curtains frame the scene.2010-10-12March 03 20092009-03-03 +1 copiesMay 06 20122012-05-06A golden metal murti of a female deity stands within an ornate gilded arch. The figure wears a tall crown, has red painted lips and a red tilak on the forehead, and is draped in a turquoise silk sari with a silver floral pattern. A large jewelled necklace with pink and white stones hangs over the sari, and the raised hand holds a small golden object. The background shows gilded temple carvings and a red fabric. No people are visible.2010-08-30A standing metal deity murti of a goddess. She wears a silver necklace set with pink and white stones and a pendant with a red gem. Her right hand holds a lotus-like object while the left hangs down. Behind her is an ornate gilded arch with carved makara and foliage, set against a gold cloth and red patterned hanging. The image appears to be a decorated temple or shrine display rather than a person.2010-08-30A photograph of a temple interior showing a standing metal deity murti dressed in a red sari with a gold border, decorated with a silver-toned necklace and jewelled ornaments, holding a small ritual object in one hand. Behind it hangs a dark green and maroon silk cloth edged with an orange-gold brocade band, and a yellow marigold garland and red roses rest at the left. A gold-toned ornate doorway frame and a red patterned curtain surround the figure, with a red pedestal beneath. No people are visible.2010-10-12December 10 20152015-12-10August 20 20062006-08-20December 05 20162016-12-05March 16 20132013-03-16