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August 28 2011

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Close-up of a copper-toned murti face wearing a bright orange turban wrapped with strands of white pearls and a white flower, with peacock feathers and gold jewelled ornaments at the crown. The face has black-outlined eyes, a red painted mouth, a small red bindi and a jewelled diadem. Red rose garlands and jewelled pendants and necklaces hang at the neck, with a silver ritual object in the foreground. The image shows a deity murti rather than a living person.2011-08-28June 30 20092009-06-30September 13 20112011-09-13Close-up of a polished metal murti with a gleaming copper-gold face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, a red bindi and bright red lips. It wears a vivid orange turban adorned with a jewelled ornament of white stones, red and green gems and pearl drops, plus a matching jewelled earring and a wide jewelled necklace set with red and green stones. Golden beaded ornaments hang at the lower left, and an orange cloth drapes the right side. Nothing here is a living person, so this is a statue depicting a figure, not a person.2011-06-24Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple shrine. The figure wears an orange turban with gold-edged border, a jewelled ornament at the forehead, red-and-white jewelled earrings and a rich embellished collar. Red flower garlands hang at the chest. Behind it hangs a green fabric with gold spangles. At right, another murti shows a jewelled crown and a raised hand. Watermarked archive image; no physical people are visible in the scene.2011-10-02Close-up photograph of a polished metal deity murti with a golden-bronze face, red lips, dark painted eyebrows and eyes, and a jewelled forehead ornament. It wears a bright orange turban topped by an ornate gold crown set with white stones, red and teal gems. Jewelled earrings, a diamond-studded necklace and a green garland are visible, with a green sequined backdrop behind. No living person is visible, so no a person candidate is present; the figure is a statue.2011-09-12 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20112011-09-27Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, red lips and a red tilak, wearing a large jewelled crown with pearl strands and a red-and-gold turban. The figure is adorned with a jewelled necklace, sequined embroidered garments in red, maroon and gold, and multicoloured gemstone brooches. Fresh green leaves and red and yellow roses are arranged at the lower left, and orange-red silk drapes frame the image. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19Close-up photo of a gilded metal murti or statue of a deity face, with a golden face, red lips, painted eyes and a forehead marking. It wears a red and gold turban-like headdress studded with sparkling crystal ornaments and a jeweled earring. The background is a soft yellow-green cloth. The face is an idol, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2009-06-28Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-coloured face, black-rimmed eyes and red lips, wearing an orange turban wrapped with gold trim and a jewelled crown with multicoloured stones. A jewelled tilak-style ornament with a red vertical stripe sits on the forehead, with large round jewelled earrings and a layered jewelled necklace with green stones below. Red drapery and white and red flower garlands frame the murti.2011-06-09Close-up photograph of a polished metallic deity murti with a gold-toned face, painted red lips and dark eyes, wearing an orange turban with gold brocade border and a jewelled brooch, with red-and-gold ornaments and a beaded necklace. A silver ceremonial staff or mace is at the left edge, and green leaves rest at the lower right against a turquoise draped curtain with studded detail.2011-09-13October 19 20082008-10-19