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September 03 2009

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A close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a large black topknot, jewelled crown with red and green stones, and a parrot figure perched on the shoulder. The figure wears a green and magenta silk garment and heavy multi-stone jewelled necklaces, bangles and a nose ring. It holds a gilded ceremonial object near the face. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands sit at the right, against a granite wall and a gold-patterned frame at left.2009-09-03A golden deity murti of a goddess, seated and richly adorned with layered jeweled necklaces, pendant earrings, a jeweled crown, and a nose ring. She wears a red and gold blouse and a green sari with gold stripes, with a red and yellow garland of flowers draped over one shoulder. She holds a golden lotus-like object in one raised hand, and a golden arched backdrop frames the figure.2009-06-20A close photograph of a gold-faced deity murti. The face is polished gold with painted eyes, red lips and a nose stud, crowned with a jewelled headdress and white flower garland in the hair. It wears layered diamond-like necklaces, large paisley earrings, a green and gold silk sari with a magenta under-cloth, and a yellow and red flower garland draped over one shoulder. A gold ceremonial staff with a carved finial stands at left, against a red curtain and ornate gold backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-07-21July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20July 05 20092009-07-05Close-up photograph of a polished bronze deity murti with a gleaming metallic face, dark upswept hair, and a jewelled crown with pearl and gem ornaments. The murti wears heavy layered necklaces and large paisley-shaped earrings set with white, red and green stones, a nose ring, and a pink and green silk garment. A bronze hand holding a ceremonial object, possibly a vessel or staff, is visible at the left edge, with red flowers at the upper right. No living people are visible.2009-09-032007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIClose-up of a gilded deity murti. She wears an ornate jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a nose ring, layered gem-studded necklaces and a green and gold silk sari. A garland of red and yellow flowers drapes over her shoulder, and a golden arch and red curtain frame the figure. A carved golden mace or staff is partly visible at left. No physical people are present.2010-07-21A close-up photograph of a copper-faced deity murti adorned with a jewelled crown and an ornate multi-gem necklace over a pink-and-gold garment. Its gold hand holds a gold-and-green object near a blue curtain, and white jasmine garlands with red flowers hang around the figure. Stone wall and gold trim frame the background. No physical people are visible.2013-04-29November 25 20112011-11-25July 20 20102010-07-20