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October 28 2006

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Close photograph of a small brass or bronze deity murti heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and deep magenta flower garlands, with orange marigold strings at its base. The murti has a red tilak on the forehead and a crown-like top. Behind it stands a figure in a magenta patterned silk garment with a white and gold-bordered dhoti, and a round red niche is set into the ornate gold-toned wall. An orange cloth lies on a wooden surface with scattered petals, and a metal plate of flowers sits at the lower right. No people are clearly visible except the partial figure at the top right.2006-10-28October 28 20062006-10-28November 05 20102010-11-05A small bronze-toned figure of a smiling man wearing a green turban with a red-and-gold top and a red tilak mark is set in an ornate gold throne-shaped frame with a tiered golden canopy above. The figure is heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and red flowers, and a green cloth wraps the body below. Behind it are yellow and red marigold garlands, a gold-beaded hanging and a patterned textile. The figure is a statue or murti, not a physical person, and no one is shown in the scene.2016-09-09 +2 copiesSeptember 16 20132013-09-16A gilded copper deity murti stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame, draped in a green sari-like cloth and wearing a jewelled necklace and crown. It is garlanded with alternating white jasmine-type flowers and red roses, with a multicoloured flower garland hanging behind. A pink silk cloth edges the right side. No people are visible; the statue is the sole subject of this photograph.2011-12-13A small gilded metal deity murti stands inside an ornate golden arched frame with a crown-like finial, dressed in a pink-and-gold garment with a red gemstone ornament on its chest. It is heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and bright red roses, with green leaves interspersed, and sits against a red patterned cloth backdrop beside carved gold panels. A yellow silk cloth appears at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-08-25A small gilded metal deity murti stands inside an ornate copper-gold arched frame with scrollwork and rearing carved animal figures on either side. The figure wears a tall golden crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a pink embroidered garment and a jewelled pendant. It is heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and dense clusters of red roses with green leaves, set on a red wooden platform against a red patterned cloth backdrop. A yellow silk cloth is visible at the left edge. No people are present.2010-08-25October 04 20162016-10-04 +1 copiesA metal deity murti of a goddess is decorated with garlands of white jasmine, purple and orange marigolds, and red flower strings, set before a gold repoussé backdrop. The figure wears jewelled ornaments, a gold crown with a red stone ornament, and holds a yellow flower. An orange curtain is tied at the left, and a dark stone carving of a seated deity stands in a niche at the upper right. No people are visible; the scene shows a decorated murti during a ritual or festival display.2010-11-05Close view of a deity murti seated within an elaborate golden arched backdrop, decorated with layered garlands of red roses, purple globe amaranth, orange marigolds and white jasmine strands in V-shaped and arched patterns. A silver hooded cobra canopy crowns the murti, and a small yellow ball ornament sits beside it. Blue cloth drapes beneath the garlands, and two people in white garments stand at the left and right edges, partly visible. The image is a photograph of a decorated deity with floral adornment, typical of a puja or alankaram.2010-07-22November 05 20102010-11-05