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December 30 2017

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A close view of ornately dressed deity murti statues decorated with jewelled crowns, dark hair with a crescent moon ornament, red and pink embroidered garments, large gem-studded necklaces and glittering red and blue embellishments. The central figure holds a ceremonial implement in one hand and raises an open palm, while a figure on the left wears a maroon turban and red garments. A green backdrop sits behind the statues. The statues are not people; no physical persons are visible.2017-12-30December 17 20162016-12-17January 11 20172017-01-11September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti seated cross-legged on a blue cushioned seat before a dark red curtain. The murti wears an ornate gold-and-jewelled crown, a maroon garment with layered gold necklaces, and holds a golden trident-like staff and gold hand implements. The murti is framed by a dense arch of white jasmine garlands with orange marigolds, red and blue flower rosettes, and pink blossoms. A smaller gold murti of a seated deity stands at the lower left, also adorned with flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2017-09-22 +1 copiesA richly adorned deity murti is seated on a gold-upholstered throne covered in crystal-studded bands and jewelled roundels. The figure wears a jewelled crown, large paisley earrings, a heavy multi-stone necklace and a striped purple and green garment, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. A hand raised beside the figure holds a small object. Behind the throne stand a red draped fabric and ornate silver-gilt carved panels.2016-12-05Close-up of a copper-faced deity murti adorned with an ornate jeweled crown set with red and green stones, pearl and gem earrings, a nose ring, and layered gold and red-stone necklaces over an orange garment. Red roses and green leaves frame the figure, a green parrot sits on a gold pedestal at left, and a golden ceremonial staff stands at right against a green brocade cloth. No physical people are visible.2012-02-09A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple setting, adorned with an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a gold veil or shawl draped over the head, and a large red and gold fan-shaped halo behind. She wears layered jeweled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, large earrings and a nose ring. Red and white flower garlands hang over her shoulders. Her raised right hand holds a golden ceremonial staff topped with a green parrot-like bird figure, and gold bangles cover her wrist. Carved stone pillars and a red cloth form the background.2011-09-01January 11 20172017-01-11April 06 20122012-04-06A deity murti. It wears a tall black crown with diamond-like ornaments, a green velvet garment, and layered silver and jewelled necklaces with coin pendants. It holds a golden object with a bunch of orange flowers, and a dark cloth or cushion sits at the lower right.2018-04-24A deity murti is dressed and decorated in a jewelled crown set with red, green and blue stones, with a large red and orange rose-and-marigold garland piled around it. The face has a red nose ornament and a grey-tinted forehead mark. A green velvet cloth and an embellished gold-and-red necklace with ornate collar cover the chest, with a bright bouquet at the side. The background shows striped red and gold drapery. No person is visible.2018-04-21