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October 12 2015

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May 17 20152015-05-17 +1 copiesA life-size figure in a silver-framed niche, appearing to be a statue or sculpted likeness rather than a living person. It wears a pink-and-red turban with white shell-like decoration, has long dark hair, and is draped in a maroon garment with gold border. Multiple tiered necklaces of pink beads, gold coin-like pendants and a jewelled pendant hang across the chest, and a fringed gold-and-red garland drapes both arms. The raised right hand is in a blessing gesture. Behind it is a red patterned cloth and ornate silver repoussé panels.2015-10-12A golden statue of a standing figure, not a living person, in a temple-like setting with carved stone pillars and an ornate gilded frame. The statue wears a maroon turban adorned with a jewelled ornament and crescent-shaped motif, a heavy red and gold necklace, and a white and red flower garland. Its right hand is raised in a blessing gesture and its left hand is lowered, with gold bangles on the wrists. The lower body is draped in a maroon cloth with gold borders, and a red-and-gold sash hangs from the waist with flower decoration. Glass panels and greenery are visible at the left edge, and red drapery hangs at the right.2014-08-11A close-up photograph of a metal murti of a female deity standing before an ornate copper-coloured throne-like backdrop with carved lion and scroll motifs. The figure wears a maroon saree with a green-and-gold border, a crown set with white stones, and long strands of rudraksha beads interspersed with gold beads. A round pendant hangs from a chain at the chest, and a red tilak mark is on the forehead. Behind the figure are jewel-studded gold panels and hanging rudraksha garlands. No living people are visible.2013-09-20August 16 20142014-08-16 +1 copiesMarch 21 20132013-03-21June 20 20132013-06-20A life-sized golden statue stands in a gilded arched niche against a blue satin draped backdrop with circular sequin-like studs. The figure has long dark hair under a red turban with a red bindi, and wears a red draped garment with a jewelled gold waist belt, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a jewelled green and red sash at the hips. The statue's right hand is raised in a blessing gesture and rudraksha beads adorn the ankles. This is a murti depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present. Its appearance matches the a person iconography of a red-robed statue with long hair and turban.2012-04-14A large gilded-bronze statue of a standing saint-like figure in front of a carved stone pillar and golden ornamental doorway, with an orange curtain at right. The figure wears a deep red turban with a crescent moon and jewelled emblem, rudraksha-style bead malas and layered gold-and-red necklaces, and a white jasmine garland. Its right hand is raised in blessing and its left is open, and it wears a red and gold dhoti. A smaller statue of a devotee figure with folded hands stands at its feet. Statues only, no living people are visible.2014-08-15January 18 20132013-01-18March 02 20132013-03-02April 03 20132013-04-03 +1 copies