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November 17 2011

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December 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure on the left wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest, a red velvet garment, layered gem-studded necklaces and paisley-shaped earrings, and holds a golden staff-like object. The figure on the right wears a white and gold garment, a jewelled crown, a nose ring and dense pearl-and-stone necklaces. A red velvet drape forms the backdrop, with green leaves visible at the edge.2010-07-13Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti face, with painted black eyebrows and eyes, a red bindi and tilak, and a red-painted mouth. It wears a jewelled crown with dangling ornaments, a ruby-set nose ring, and large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings. A heavy jewelled necklace and layered diamond-like stone ornaments cover the chest, and a fine gold relief backdrop is visible at the right. The image is a photograph of the adorned murti, with no people visible.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti. It wears an ornate gold crown studded with red and green stones and pearls, a rich jeweled gold necklace with red and green gems, and a large red stone in its shoulder ornament. A mass of red flowers rests at its right side, with a yellow flower visible at the bottom edge. The background is blurred red and gold.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gold-faced deity murti adorned for festival worship. The murti wears an ornate crown of silver-white jewelled filigree with red and gold accents, heavy layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and an orange-red silk garment. A long black braid hangs over the shoulder decorated with jewelled ornaments. Its right hand holds a gold ceremonial object shaped like a lion or animal figure. Behind it is a dark blue backdrop framed by gold-embossed carving, and fresh flower garlands in yellow, white and purple hang at the right edge.2008-10-03Close-up photograph of two golden metal murti statues decorated for worship. The figure on the left wears an orange and olive-green turban with a pearl necklace, a red tilak and dark kohl-lined eyes, holding a silver staff topped with a green-and-red bird-shaped finial, and is draped in layered rudraksha and bead malas, pearl chains and jewelled ornaments. The figure on the right wears a golden crown, a red tilak, bead necklaces and jewelled garlands. Yellow marigold garlands and green leaves surround both figures against a teal sequined backdrop. No living people are visible.2011-08-11 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of gilded metal deity murti, a male and female pair adorned for alankaram. The male figure on the left wears a crown with red and green stone ornaments, a tripundra mark on the forehead, and a rich jewelled necklace; he raises a hand with a stylised floral-tipped object. The female figure on the right wears a gold crown with pearl strands, pearl-and-stone earrings, a red and orange brocade sari with gold border, a long black braid decorated with square jewelled clasps, and a pearl necklace. The statues are set against a pale stone wall.April 10 20132013-04-10 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, red lips, black-lined eyes and a red-and-white jewelled forehead ornament. It wears an ornate golden crown with embossed floral patterns and a jewelled necklace layered over green leafy garlands. Its raised golden arm is partly visible in the foreground. The background is blurred warm brown. No physical people are visible.2011-09-18Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti adorned with a jeweled crown and ornate jewelry. The face has painted black eyebrows and eyes, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, a red-and-white nose ring and red lips. A layered jeweled necklace with pink and green stones covers the chest above a red-orange silk garment. Blurred red fabric and flowers fill the background.2010-07-25Close-up of a gilded deity murti with a golden face, large kohl-lined eyes, red lips and a jewelled nose ring. A jewelled crown with pearl and red stone ornaments sits on the head, and a golden hand holding a lotus-like object appears at the left edge. Ornate jewelled earrings and a red-and-white stone necklace are visible, with red and yellow flowers at the right.2008-12-26 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity face mask on a shrine figure, wearing an ornate gold crown with embossed peacock-like and floral patterns. The face has painted black eyes and eyebrows, a red bindi dot on the forehead, red lips and a small nose ring. Large jewelled earrings of white stones with red accents hang at the side, and a jewelled necklace is visible below. A yellow flower garland appears at the right edge against a dark red curtain. The image is a murti, not a living person.2009-10-17