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November 18 2008

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A close-up photograph of a polished brass or gold-toned deity murti head, adorned with a tall crown-like headdress studded with white and coloured stones, an orange and dark green brocade wrap, a jewelled forehead band with a red centre stone, large jewelled earrings, and a jewelled collar. White jasmine garlands and yellow and red flowers frame the lower part. Behind it hang orange drapery and ornate gold carved wall panels. No physical people are visible; the murti is the only figure.A photograph of a gilded metal murti, a religious statue, wearing a red and green turban heavily decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown-like jewelled headpiece. The figure wears a purple velvet garment layered with ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a long garland of white flowers interspersed with yellow and red blossoms. Its jewel-encrusted hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it hang red drapes and ornate gold carvings, with a fire-shaped gold ornament visible to the right. A timestamp reading 11.18.2008 11:13 appears along the right edge, and a second decorated figure with dark hair is partly visible at the right. No living people are visible.2008-11-18A gilded metal statue of a deity murti is the main subject, shown close up with a shining gold face and a red and gold crown. The head wears a red and green turban with a jewelled ornament and a tall jewelled crest. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses drape the chest, along with layered gold and gemstone necklaces. The raised right hand is covered in jewelled ornaments, and a trident with a snake-shaped top stands at the left. A red cloth hangs behind, with ornate gold carved wood above. A timestamp reads 11-18-2008 11:45 on the right edge. No living people are visible.2008-11-18December 16 20122012-12-16Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a polished metal face, wearing an orange and gold turban with a jewelled crown-like headpiece, rhinestone and ruby-studded forehead ornament, large jewelled earrings and layered rhinestone necklaces. Fresh garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and maroon blossoms drape the figure. Behind it hangs a red draped cloth beneath a blue and white Tamil signboard. A partial golden ceremonial item appears at the left edge.2009-02-09September 26 20112011-09-26Close-up photograph of a polished metal deity murti with a large, expressive face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, a red-painted lip and a red bindi on the forehead. It wears an orange and gold brocade headdress with a pearl garland, a jewelled crown ornament set with white stones, red stones and a central red gem, and a jewelled earring with green and red accents. No physical people are visible.2010-06-08June 27 20092009-06-27April 30 20122012-04-30November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesClose-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted dark eyes, red lips and a white-and-red jeweled tilak-like forehead ornament. It wears an orange and gold-bordered headcloth or crown wrap, ornate gem-studded earrings and a jeweled collar of red, green and white stones over a green velvet garment. The background is yellow fabric.2009-06-28September 07 20112011-09-07