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October 09 2006

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Close side view of two metal murti statues in a procession setting. The nearer figure on the left wears a white cloth wrapped over its head and has a fine face in profile. The central figure is a bronze-toned deity murti with an ornate crown, jewelled earrings, and a white jasmine garland draped over the shoulder, with a red flower tucked above the crown. Yellow marigold garlands hang near the base, and a red cloth drapes behind. Gilded carved pillars and a wooden beam frame the right side against a dark background with a lit sign. Two statues only; no living people are visible.2006-10-09A golden utsava murti of a deity is seen close up on a processional ratha, wearing an ornate crown with pink, green and white patterned embellishment, and white jasmine garlands draped over its shoulder. It wears a red and gold brocade garment with silver and teal trim, a pink silk cloth, silver earrings and chest ornaments, and is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and green leaves. A cream draped cloth hangs on the left and a golden ornate fitting appears at the right, with a raised golden hand holding an object at the left edge.Close-up of a deity murti on a festival ratha, shown in ornate gold metalwork with a tall gold crown and a red cloth draped over the figure. Yellow and white flower garlands hang across the shoulders, and a golden trident-like staff rises beside the head. A second gold-crowned figure stands to the right against a dark background with gilded carved panels above.June 09 20092009-06-09October 09 20062006-10-09A gilt metal deity murti stands in a temple niche, photographed close up at night. The figure wears an ornate tall crown with floral and foliate repoussé work and a red tilak on the forehead. Its face is smiling with red lips. It is draped in white and red flower garlands, with a deep maroon bodice, layered pearl and bead necklaces and a pendant. A flaming halo or ornamental fire-form backdrop and a long ceremonial staff rise beside it, and carved grey stone pillars surround it. No people are visible.2007-04-17Close-up photo of a gilded metal deity murti. It wears a red and gold silk garment, layers of jewelled gold necklaces, diamond-studded earrings and a jewelled headpiece under a red and white flower garland. It holds a golden bird-headed staff and wears stacked bangles. Behind it are yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands, with a gold-leaf panel at the upper left. No physical people are visible.2008-12-26A golden deity murti of a goddess, shown with a gilded face, red and gold silk sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. She wears a flower crown with red and white blossoms and holds a golden ceremonial object near her shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a decorated statue in a temple setting.2008-12-26Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal murti of a goddess, with a dark bun wrapped in white and orange flower garlands and a jewelled headpiece. Her face has painted kohl eyes, a red bindi and lips, and a nose stud. Heavy diamond-like earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a red sari fill the frame. A golden ornamental staff or weapon stands at left, and marigold and rose flowers surround her shoulders at right.2008-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07 +3 copiesDecember 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26