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May 21 2007

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June 04 20092009-06-04August 12 20072007-08-12A gilded metal deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple, wearing a jewelled conical crown set with coloured stones and a dark teal silk garment with a magenta and red border. Heavy layered gold and diamond-like necklaces, large earrings and bangles adorn the figure. One hand holds a decorated ceremonial staff or ritual implement with a carved head, and a flame-shaped gilt lamp stand is visible at the left edge against a carved stone pillar. The figure is an alankaram decoration of a temple deity.June 30 20072007-06-30 +2 copiesA golden deity murti. The figure wears an orange silk sari with a deep red blouse and a dense arrangement of jewelled necklaces, bangles and a crown studded with red and green stones. Its raised right hand holds a lotus-like or ritual object, and small gold earrings hang from the ears. Ornate stone carving is visible behind the murti. No living people are visible.2007-08-26June 25 20072007-06-25 +2 copies2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple niche, adorned with an ornate conical crown studded with multicoloured stones, a red bindi, a nose ring and large jewelled earrings. She wears a red and gold silk sari, layered jewelled necklaces and bangles, and holds a golden staff topped with a small green parrot. Behind her a gilded arched backdrop and an orange sequined cloth frame the statue against grey stone.2011-11-27 +1 copies2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIClose photograph of a gilded metal deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown set with red and white stones, a red bindi, a nose ring, and large earrings with red and white stone settings. Layered gold beaded necklaces and a jewelled white-stone garland cover its chest, with red and green stones on the pendants. It wears a deep red sari with a gold border and holds a trident-like gold staff in its raised left hand. No people are visible.A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, black crown or headdress studded with red and green stones, and elaborate jewelled earrings and necklaces. It wears an orange silk garment with a teal sash and holds a golden ritual implement with a flame-like ornament. Purple and white flower garlands hang at the right edge, and a gold-embossed arch frames the background.2009-06-03 +1 copies