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December 28 2008

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Close photograph of a golden metal deity murti decorated for a festival procession. The face has red lips, painted eyes and a red-and-gold forehead mark, and it wears a multicoloured turban wrapped in green, pink and red silk with jewelled brooches. Heavy layered jewellery covers the chest, including a rhinestone-studded sacred hand or shield-like ornament, and jewelled earrings hang from the ears. A golden trident stands at the left against garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers, with a gilded arch framing the top. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28A golden metal murti of a deity, shown in close view, wears a green, red and pink silk turban decorated with jewelled brooches. It has elaborate jewelled earrings, layered necklaces and a large crystal-encrusted arm ornament, and holds a golden trident. Yellow and purple flower garlands surround it against a dark backdrop with an ornate gold arch above. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. The face is gold-toned with red lips and dark painted eyebrows and eyes. It wears an orange and green turban with a jeweled ornament at the front, and jeweled earrings and multi-strand necklaces set with gems. The raised right hand shows an abhaya-style mudra. A deep red velvet backdrop stands behind the figure. No physical people are visible in the frame.2009-10-17A gilded deity murti with a golden face and jewelled ornaments fills the frame. It wears a green and orange turban topped with a golden crown ornament and a jewelled brooch, large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, and layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones. One raised hand holds a trident, and the other hand holds a jewelled object. Dark red velvet drapery forms the background, and marigold garlands are visible at the left edge. This is a decorated deity murti rather than a living person.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a smiling face, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled crescent crown and a jewelled ornament on the forehead. The figure is heavily adorned with layered diamond-studded necklaces, a green and red gemstone pendant, large jewelled earrings and bangles, and holds a lotus-shaped ornament in one raised hand. Red draped cloth forms the background. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2010-09-15December 26 20082008-12-26A gilded deity murti decorated for Anandeshwar Alankar, shown in close view against a red velvet backdrop. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with a red and orange turban-style band, a red chest garment covered in layered jeweled necklaces, and paisley-shaped jeweled earrings. Its raised right hand is covered in sparkling stone-studded embellishment, and green leaves and a gold-toned staff are visible at the left edge. Golden ornamental trim frames the top of the image. No people are visible.2010-07-13A metal deity murti decorated for festival worship, shown in close frontal view against a grey stone wall. The figure wears a vivid red-orange turban-like cloth with gold border, a crown studded with multicoloured stones, and heavy layered necklaces and a jewelled belt over a dark blue velvet garment. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing, covered in sparkling stones with green and red inlay, while the left hand holds a golden ceremonial staff. Yellow and white flower garlands drape the figure and surround its base. No physical people are visible.2007-12-23 +1 copiesA gold-faced deity murti, adorned as Anandeshwar, is shown in close view against a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The murti wears a red turban topped with a jewelled crown bearing a crescent moon, and is dressed in a red velvet garment covered with layered jewelled necklaces, bejewelled paisley earrings, and a jewelled belt. Its raised right hand is decorated with sparkling stones, and its left hand holds a gold ritual implement. A gold trident leans at the left edge, and garlands of green leaves, yellow marigolds and red flowers hang around the figure. No people are visible.2010-07-13July 20 20102010-07-20