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October 19 2008

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A golden metal murti of a deity-like figure, shown frontally with a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and the left hand resting near the body. The head wears a tall orange turban topped with a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, plus a forehead ornament with a red centre. The body is covered in heavy layered jewellery: a jewelled collar, ornate multi-strand necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and a large pendant. Garlands of yellow, red and orange marigold flowers surround the figure, and an ornate gilded arch frames the top. The background is red fabric.2012-04-06December 26 20082008-12-26A 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.2010-09-07Close-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.2011-10-02Close-up of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, black-outlined eyes and red lips, wearing a bright orange turban decorated with jeweled ornaments and a jeweled crown. The figure is adorned with a dense, sparkling jeweled breastplate, layered necklaces with green and red stones, and large jeweled earrings. The raised right hand is covered in white stones with colourful circular patterns, and a ceremonial golden implement is visible at the left edge. Marigold flowers and deep red drapery form the background. No living people are visible.2010-09-15A 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.2008-12-26October 19 20082008-10-19October 01 20112011-10-01April 06 20122012-04-06A gilded metal statue of a standing deity figure stands in a red and gold shrine niche, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown set with red and green stones and an orange turban-like cloth. The statue wears layered silver-toned and gem-studded necklaces over a maroon garment, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a sword on either side, while an orange shawl drapes from one arm. Yellow, red, orange and purple flower garlands frame the figure. This is a statue, so it is not a physical person, and the statue's identity is not established from the image.2012-04-06A gilded metal statue of a deity is seated against a gold brocade backdrop, wearing an orange and red turban topped with a peacock feather ornament and jewelled crest. The figure has a red painted mouth, a red bindi and an ornate jewelled collar and necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands hang across its shoulders. It raises a jewelled palm in abhaya mudra and holds a golden staff-like object in the other hand. No physical people are visible; this is a murti photographed in a shrine setting.2011-10-13A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, its face turned to the side, wearing an orange-red turban with a pearl tassel and a jewelled ornament at the brow. It has jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace, and an ornate silver-and-gold armlet on the upper arm. The murti is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped in orange and green cloth with gold shimmer. The hand raised in front holds a jewelled silver ornamental piece studded with coloured stones. No people are visible; the statue is the only figure in the scene.2011-11-30