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April 21 2015

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April 21 20152015-04-21February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesA dark stone murti of a deity is seated in a gilded arched niche draped with cream fabric. The figure wears a maroon and gold turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a gold necklace with a large red-and-white medallion, and gold armlets. Its upraised hands are gilded and it is garlanded with red roses and white flowers, with a long dark braid falling at its side. The white-and-gold cushioned base is visible below.2016-06-17A dark stone deity murti with a gold-plated, multi-armed form stands against a bright orange-red silk backdrop inside a silver-framed niche. The murti wears a red-brown turban with a small jewelled ornament on the forehead, a red bindi, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red-brown shawl. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers and small purple blossoms tucked among them. Gold abhaya and raised hands display ornate detailing.2013-07-25A dark stone deity murti seated on a gold-and-silver throne in front of a red draped backdrop. The murti wears a maroon turban with a red flower and green leaf, a brown and gold silk garment, layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, and a rudraksha-style bead mala. Four gold arms hold ceremonial objects, and garlands of white jasmine and deep red flowers hang from the shoulders, with pink hibiscus blossoms and yellow marigolds decorating the figure. Gold-and-silver ornamental work frames the scene.2015-04-21A close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti with a gold-plated crown and armour, wearing an orange cloth tied across the head like a turban. The four gold arms hold ceremonial objects, and the figure wears a rudraksha mala, a silver-and-jewelled necklace, and gold jewellery. Behind it hangs a green draped cloth patterned with gold motifs, and an ornate silver frame edges the left side. The statue is not a living person.2013-04-02 +1 copiesClose-up of a dark stone deity murti with a calm face, a red-orange cloth wrapped as a turban or crown, and a tilak mark on the forehead. The murti wears heavy gold ornamental armour, a gold necklace and shoulder pieces, and is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.2009-07-07A dark stone deity murti of a four-armed form is seated against a red drape, dressed in a rust-brown silk garment with gold floral patterns and a maroon turban with a jewelled ornament. It wears layered silver and gold necklaces with red stones, a silver waist belt, and a brown rudraksha-style bead mala, with white jasmine and red rose garlands and pink hibiscus flowers adorning its arms and shoulders. Its gold-plated hands hold objects including a gold casket, and it sits on a gold-covered pedestal decorated with yellow marigold and pink flower offerings. No physical people are visible; the image is a photograph of the decorated murti.2015-04-21Close photograph of a black stone deity murti. The face has a white tripundra mark on the forehead and an orange-red cloth is wrapped over the head like a turban, with the ends falling down the chest. The murti wears heavy gold ornaments, a jeweled necklace with a large red stone pendant, and garlands of white and purple flowers drape both shoulders. Gold ceremonial arms or regalia frame the figure against a white and orange-red cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-02-12A dark stone statue of a deity murti dominates the frame, adorned with yellow and red marigold and rose garlands, white flower strands, and multiple rudraksha malas across the chest. The head wears an orange and maroon turban with a red bindi, and the statue wears a teal and gold-bordered silk garment. Raised hands hold ritual objects, and a green gold-patterned cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a sculpted statue, so a person is none.2013-09-30September 21 20142014-09-21September 04 20142014-09-04