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September 26 20112011-09-26September 26 20112011-09-26Close-up photograph of a deity murti or statue draped in a rich ornamental setup: multiple strands of white pearls and dark rudraksha malas hang across the chest, a jeweled gold collar with rows of white stones and a red-stone medallion sits at the neck, and a silver-and-stone breastplate ornament runs diagonally. An orange cloth drapes over one shoulder and a gold-patterned band sits at the waist. The figure is surrounded by dense red and orange roses and other flowers. No people are visible.2011-09-28October 01 20112011-10-01Close view of a dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, its face and head covered by a bright orange-saffron cloth wrapped over the top. Above it rises a large gilded hooded cobra-shaped headpiece with scaled texture, topped by golden cobra heads set with green and blue gemstone pendants. Red and orange roses and dark rudraksha beads form garlands draped over the shoulders, with strands of white pearls, a jewelled diamond-studded chest band and silver ornaments. Ornate gold metalwork and an orange cloth drape the lower body, and marigolds lie at the bottom edge. A purple fabric hangs in the background.2011-09-28Close view of a deity murti dressed for worship: a dark stone head covered by an orange turban and draped with a rose garland, wrapped in green leaves and capped by a gold cobra-hood canopy with green stone pendants. Gold and jewelled bands, pearl strands and a red-stone pendant adorn the figure, with a gold waist band and white cloth below. No physical people are visible.2011-09-26Close photograph of a dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, with an orange turban-like cloth wrapped over its head and a golden hooded cobra canopy with green gem-set finials above. Red and orange roses and marigold garlands drape the figure, interspersed with rudraksha malas and pearl strands. A gold and jewelled belt, a red stone pendant, and an orange shawl adorn the murti, which sits before a purple silk cloth. Stone pillar in background; no people visible.2011-09-28August 22 20112011-08-22 +2 copiesA dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, wrapped in an orange turban-like cloth and draped with a dense garland of red roses with some orange, yellow and blue flowers. A gold cobra hood with green stone earrings and gold rosette adornments sits above, with rudraksha malas and strands of white pearls across the chest, a diamond-studded gold band and a gold base below. Red silk fabric and gold metalwork frame the scene, with greenery tucked behind the head. No people are visible.2011-09-28Close-up photograph of a deity murti's upper torso adorned with a layered gold choker set with rows of clear crystal stones and a central red-stoned rosette pendant. Strands of white pearls drape across the chest, and a saturated orange cloth falls over the shoulder. Red flowers and greenery blur in the background. No people are visible.2011-10-01July 20 20102010-07-20September 19 20112011-09-19