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August 24 2016

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October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesOctober 29 20162016-10-29A metallic statue of a deity murti, silver-toned, seated in a shrine against a gold-painted wall. The figure wears a black crown with red and gemstone ornaments and a crescent emblem, a blue silk garment with gold brocade borders, layered white jasmine garlands, red flowers, and heavy gold and gemstone necklaces studded with red and green stones. One hand is raised in blessing holding a small yellow flower, the other rests open at the side. To the right, a blue and gold draped cloth covers another figure. No living people are visible.2024-09-21March 26 20172017-03-26Photo 11705634A life-size golden statue of a figure in a blue turban and blue-and-gold brocade garment stands in a gilded arched niche lined with red velvet drapery. The statue wears a heavy ornate necklace and jewelled collar with purple and red stones, a yellow marigold garland hangs from its shoulders, and its raised right hand is in an abhaya gesture while the left hand hangs open. A gold-coloured cloth is draped at the base. The statue is an image, not a person, and no living people are visible.2016-10-29March 26 20172017-03-26A life-size silver-toned statue of a female deity stands before an ornate gilded arch and gold-brocade backdrop, with red drapery at left and a green palm frond overhead. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with red and white gems, a red bindi, large jewelled earrings, layered pink-and-green jewelled necklaces, a jewelled belt, and a green and pink silk sari. One hand is raised in abhaya-like blessing and the other is lowered, palm open. The setting suggests an alankaram adornment at a temple shrine. The figure is a murti, not a living person.2024-12-10April 24 20172017-04-24A bronze standing statue of a figure in a temple shrine, with a red turban and jewelled crown, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and gold earrings and layered gold necklaces. The figure wears a royal blue silk dhoti with a gold border and a gold waist ornament, with one hand raised in abhaya mudra and the other held downward. Behind it stands a gilded pedestal and red velvet drapery, with a silver-coloured pole at the right. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue depicting a devotional figure rather than a person.2022-09-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a gilded statue of a deity standing in front of a golden arch decorated with peacock motifs and red flower garlands. The statue wears a jewelled crown, a blue turban-like headpiece, yellow and blue draped garments, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a green leaf garland. One hand is raised in blessing and the other extended outward. Yellow flowers rest at its feet. Behind it hang a yellow cloth and deep red curtains. No living people are visible.2024-08-29Photo 11704853 +1 copies