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August 31 2011

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August 31 20112011-08-31Close view of a copper-coloured metal deity murti adorned with heavy jewellery: layered necklaces set with green and red stones and white stones in paisley and teardrop designs, a long chain with tassels, and a green-and-gold brocade garment. Red rose garlands and white chrysanthemum garlands frame the figure. A red painted lip and a jewelled nose ornament are visible on the face. No people are visible.2011-09-01A metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, large jewelled crown and drop earrings, and a red and gold umbrella-like halo behind her. She wears a green silk sari with a red and gold border, layered jewelled necklaces set with green, red and white stones, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape her shoulders and arms. Her raised hand holds a stylised silver staff or sceptre, with bangles on her wrist. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and is shown against a pink background.2011-08-31 +1 copiesApril 25 20152015-04-25May 07 20172017-05-07Close-up of a metal deity murti in a procession or festival setting, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, white flower garlands, and red flowers. The figure wears a maroon and gold brocade garment, layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones, pearl strands, a pink beaded mala, and a jewelled waist ornament. A golden mace-like weapon with a curved top is held in one hand, and a gilded arm band is visible on the other side. Blurred dark background.2011-08-31A metal deity murti stands in front of a golden hooded canopy, dressed in a green and gold silk garment with a magenta lower cloth. It wears a jewelled crown, layered diamond-style necklaces, earrings and armlets, and is garlanded with yellow chrysanthemum strands and red and orange roses. The raised right hand is in a blessing gesture. The figure is an image rather than a person, and no physical people are clearly visible in the frame.2013-10-07 +1 copiesOctober 07 20132013-10-07 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned with a jewelled crown and ornate jewelled collar set with red and white stones. The face is polished gold with a nose ring and red-painted lips. The figure is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses, with green leaves at the lower left. No people are visible.2008-10-02Close-up photograph of an ornately jewelled deity murti, showing a dense arrangement of gold and stone-set ornaments. Large flower-shaped pendants inset with red, green and white stones hang on the chest, above a wide waist band of stacked gold leaf-shaped plates and round discs set with red, green and white stones. Red cloth and a teal garment edge the lower frame, and a metal lamp or pillar stands at the left. No people are visible.2009-06-27A photograph of a deity murti. The murti wears an ornate crown, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, ruby and emerald-coloured ornaments, and a green and gold sari with a gold border. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture while a green and gold cloth draped with yellow roses frames the figure. The metallic background is gold-toned with brown fabric at the edge.2013-04-14A metal deity murti is dressed for worship, standing upright and framed by thick garlands of yellow, red, white, purple and green flowers. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and white stones, a green silk garment with silver and gem embellishments, an orange lower cloth, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces with rudraksha beads. Silver ear ornaments and bangles complete the adornment. A silver-hued rudraksha-bead hanging decoration appears at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2014-09-06