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December 27 2008

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A metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face wears an orange silk turban decorated with a peacock feather, jewelled brooch and sparkling ornaments. The figure is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces in red, green and white stones, large paisley earrings, and a jewelled cream-and-gold garment with red underlay. Its raised right hand is encrusted with stones. Marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red and purple surround the figure against a dark background.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 27 20082008-12-27December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26Close-up of a golden metal deity murti with a painted face, wearing an orange silk turban decorated with a peacock feather, jeweled brooch and jeweled crown ornaments. It has a red and orange garment with a sparkling crystal-encrusted torso covering, jeweled necklaces and earrings, and yellow marigold garlands behind it against a dark background. No physical people are visible.2008-12-26Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti wearing a vivid orange turban with a jewelled ornament, orange silk garment, and an elaborate jewelled necklace and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Red and white flower garlands hang at the shoulders, and a green fabric with gold dot pattern forms the backdrop. The murti's right hand, covered in sparkling white stone-studded fabric, is raised in blessing.2011-10-02A close photograph of a metallic deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, red lips and painted dark eyes. It wears a bright orange turban with green and gold border, a jewelled crown with green and red stones, layered jewelled necklaces, dark brown rudraksha-style mala beads with gold spacers, and a green and gold shawl. Its raised hand is covered in white beadwork with green and red stones, and a gold staff or weapon is visible at the left edge against red drapery.2010-09-07A gilded metal statue of a man, not a living person, is shown in close frontal view decorated for a festival. The figure wears a bright orange turban with a peacock feather and a jewelled brooch, a red garment under a cream and gold-bordered shawl, and heavy layered necklaces and a large jewelled chest piece studded with stones and pearls. Yellow and purple marigold and white jasmine garlands frame the figure against a dark background. A few gold ornaments appear at the lower right. a person cues are not clearly visible on the statue, so the identity is uncertain.2008-12-26June 25 20072007-06-25 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a highly ornamented metal murti with a polished copper-coloured face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and red lips. It wears a bright orange turban decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown of stones above it. The body is covered in heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crystal-studded white garment with red and green stones. Its raised hand is covered in white stone inlay with red and green patterns, and a gold ceremonial implement appears at the left edge beside yellow flower garlands. The background is deep maroon draped cloth. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no identifiable a person depiction is established by the visible cues alone.2010-09-15October 01 20112011-10-01