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April 25 2015

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A close-up photograph of a deity murti, with a gold face and dark body, adorned with an elaborate pearl and red-stone encrusted crown, gold ornaments, and a gold-bordered orange and gold garment. The murti is framed by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and purple flowers, with green leaves and two green peacock-shaped ornaments on either side. Behind it stands an ornate gold arch. No people are visible.2015-04-25Close view of a golden deity murti decorated for worship, with a face of polished gold, a vermilion tilak and a red bindu on the forehead, and a gold crown set with diamonds, rubies and a Shiva-linga style ornament. The murti is dressed in green silk with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, necklaces and armlets, and is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses, with green leaves behind. The image shows a decorated deity murti rather than any person, so no one is present.2008-10-02April 25 20152015-04-25 +1 copiesApril 25 20152015-04-25A gilded golden deity murti is richly decorated with layers of garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple and white flowers, and green leaves. The central figure wears a dark crown with gold ornaments, a gold necklace set with red stones, and a gold hand raised in blessing while holding a small green fruit. Flanking figures on either side are also gold-faced, with jewelled chest ornaments and ornate headwear, set against a green backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch.2017-11-25 +1 copiesA decorated statue of a female deity stands in a gilded arched niche against a red curtain. The murti wears a black crown ornamented with gold and jewelled pieces, gold earrings, a green and gold necklace set with green stones, and a yellow sari with a gold border. She is garlanded with yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses, and holds a green and gold staff topped with a magenta pompom, with leaves tucked around her shoulders. The ornate gold frame and drapery surround the figure in a temple-style setting.2017-11-24A photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship, shown as a golden face framed by an elaborate jewelled crown and heavy gem-studded ornaments on a green and gold garment. The murti is surrounded by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green leaves. A brass ritual staff topped with a bird figure stands at the left edge. The setting suggests a decorated puja or alankara display. No physical people are visible, and no person is shown.2008-10-02A richly adorned golden deity murti. The face is gold with a red bindi and the head is crowned with a jewelled headdress and crescent ornament. The body wears a green silk garment heavily covered in gold and jewelled ornaments and necklaces. It is surrounded by red roses, yellow marigold garlands, and white jasmine flower garlands with green leaves. A ceremonial staff with pink-and-gold cord stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-02Close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. The face is gold-toned with painted eyes, a red-tipped nose stud and a tilak, framed by a black hair covering. A tall crown of pearls and red and green beads sits atop the head, with an ornate jewelled necklace, large earrings and a gold-trimmed red-and-yellow silk garment. Green foliage, yellow, white and purple flower garlands surround the figure, and a green peacock-shaped ornament appears at the left edge. Blurred gold objects occupy the foreground. No people are visible.2015-04-25 +1 copiesTwo metal deity murtis, one in gold-toned finish wearing an orange-pink garment and heavy layered silver-and-gem necklaces, the other in dark green garment with ornate jewelled crown and necklaces, seated side by side on a flower-decorated throne. Garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers frame them, and a gold patterned curtain and carved gold panel form the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2013-09-04January 08 20172017-01-08October 03 20142014-10-03 +1 copies