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October 17 2009

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A gilded deity murti with a golden face and jewelled ornaments fills the frame. It wears a green and orange turban topped with a golden crown ornament and a jewelled brooch, large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, and layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones. One raised hand holds a trident, and the other hand holds a jewelled object. Dark red velvet drapery forms the background, and marigold garlands are visible at the left edge. This is a decorated deity murti rather than a living person.2009-10-17Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. The face is gold-toned with red lips and dark painted eyebrows and eyes. It wears an orange and green turban with a jeweled ornament at the front, and jeweled earrings and multi-strand necklaces set with gems. The raised right hand shows an abhaya-style mudra. A deep red velvet backdrop stands behind the figure. No physical people are visible in the frame.2009-10-17July 20 20102010-07-20A 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 photograph of a copper-toned deity murti adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments. The figure wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crown ornament, large paisley-shaped earrings, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and rudraksha-style dark beaded malas with gold spacers. The raised right hand is covered in pearl and emerald-coloured stone work, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at the left edge. Sprigs of green leaves appear at the right. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-08-28A close photograph of a gilded deity murti seated against a red sparkling curtain. The figure wears a red and gold turban with a jeweled crown ornament, pearl strands, and a red tilak on the forehead. Its body is adorned with layered gold and jeweled necklaces, dangling earrings and a jeweled gold-thread garment. Red and white flower garlands with green leaves drape the shoulders. The raised hand holds a jeweled wand, and a trident is visible at left, while a gold lion-head ornament appears at right. No physical people are visible.2012-04-22Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti or statue wearing a green and red bandhani-patterned turban with a jeweled brow ornament. The figure is adorned with a dense white and gold jeweled necklace, a heavy jeweled armour-like chest piece, and a large ornate earring. A white jasmine garland with red flower accents drapes over the shoulder. A golden trident-like staff rests at the left edge, and a deep red garment is visible beneath the jewelry against a teal drape in the background. No living people are visible.2009-06-30Close-up of a gilded deity murti wearing an orange turban with a jewelled crown and an enamelled peacock brooch. It has a golden face with red-painted lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and jewelled earrings. A green silk garment is covered by an ornate necklace of red and green stones and white stones with rudraksha beads. The raised golden hand holds a jewelled staff, and flowers appear in the background. No physical people are visible.2011-10-29August 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20April 09 20132013-04-09 +2 copies