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September 26 20092009-09-26A decorated deity murti in a shrine setting is the main subject, dressed in a red and gold silk sari with a gold-bordered pallu and adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, a crown of stones, and a large ornate tiara-style halo. It is framed by a horseshoe-shaped arch of yellow and orange marigold garlands and surrounded by a ring of green limes. Pink flowers are tucked into the garland and at the base, which rests on a blue cloth. Behind, brass kalasha vessels, flower offerings and a yellow cloth suggest a puja arrangement. No people are visible.2009-09-26A deity murti is decorated for worship, standing on a blue cloth before a stone wall. The figure wears a red and gold sari-style garment, a jewelled crown and a silver-and-crystal necklace with a large heart-shaped pendant. Thick garlands of orange marigolds and yellow flowers frame the murti, with a strand of green lime-like fruits hanging around it and pink flowers scattered at its feet. Brass kalashas and offerings are visible at the top edge.2009-09-26December 22 20162016-12-22A metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, dressed in a red silk sari with an ornate gold and jewelled crown, heavy gold necklaces and a golden tall staff or spear held upright at her side. Her long black hair falls past her shoulders and she wears a garland of green lemons draped across her body, with red and yellow marigold garlands around her. A large green banana leaf rises at the upper right against a gold embossed backdrop. No people are visible; there are no clearly identifiable a person depictions.2011-10-03October 04 20112011-10-04A photograph of a deity murti of a goddess seated against an ornate gilded backdrop draped with a red silk cloth. The murti has dark hair falling to the shoulders, a jewelled crown, a nose ring, and wears a red blouse with an elaborate silver and gemstone necklace, belt and bangles. It holds a golden sword or staff and is garlanded with a long string of green limes. Marigold and red flower garlands frame the top and bottom of the scene. No physical people are visible.2011-10-03A metal deity murti of a goddess, with a gold and jewelled crown and a dark blue-black silk sari with gold border. She wears layered gold and gem necklaces, a nose ring, and garlands of yellow and white chrysanthemums with red roses. The figure is seated against an ornate gold arched backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-10-04A deity murti is adorned with large garlands of red, orange, and white yarn-like flowers draped on both sides and across the chest. The figure wears a black crown with gold and jewelled ornaments, a golden face mask with a rose tucked at the shoulder, layered pearl and stone necklaces, a gold chain, and a large ornate jewelled pendant at the chest. The garment is deep red with gold brocade borders. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2008-05-11April 05 20122012-04-05A close photograph of a deity murti, a goddess figure with dark metal skin, long black hair and a jeweled silver-and-red tiara. She wears heavy silver and diamond-style necklaces, a pink garment and a golden sash, and holds a long gold-wrapped sword or blade upright at her left side. Green lemons are strung around her as a garland, with red and yellow marigold-style flowers at the top and an ornate gold repoussé arch behind her. No people are visible.2011-10-03October 03 20112011-10-03