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October 12 2007

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A goddess murti is adorned for worship in a close frontal view. The face is golden with a red bindi and a nose ring, and a tall gold crown set with green and red stones sits on the head. Heavy red silk drapes the body beneath layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a belt of stones. A long trident with jewelled prongs leans at the left, and white jasmine garlands, yellow and purple flowers, and green leaves frame the figure. Fresh limes rest at the edges.2007-10-12October 12 20072007-10-12A decorated deity murti, a goddess figure seated in the centre of a flower-covered alcove. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a tall gold crown set with green stones, and heavy layered jewellery including a large necklace and bangles. It holds a trident in one hand and a small ceremonial object in another, and a long black braid falls over the shoulder. A pink lotus rests in the lap. Behind the figure hangs a turquoise cloth with a purple and gold border, and the whole arrangement is framed by red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaf garlands.2007-10-16Close-up photograph of a silver deity murti. The murti has large dark eyes, a nose ring and a red bindi, with jewelled earrings. It is dressed in a red silk garment covered with layered jewelled necklaces in white, green and red stones, and green leaves frame the background. No physical people are visible; a faint shadow falls on the white wall behind.2007-10-12October 17 20102010-10-17A seated deity murti dressed in a red silk sari with gold zari borders, wearing layered silver and gem-set necklaces, a jewelled crown and earrings. It holds a trident in one hand and other ritual objects in its raised hands. The figure is framed by a multicoloured garland arch of yellow, red, green and white flowers and sequinned fabric, with a gold cloth backdrop behind it. No people are visible in the scene. +2 copiesApril 19 20182018-04-19 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti seated on a white draped platform against a pale wall with green foliage at the sides. The figure wears a gold crown, a red blouse, a turquoise and gold silk sari with pink borders, and heavy layered gold and jewelled necklaces. A trident rests against its shoulder, and it holds a pink lotus in one hand. It is framed by garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, pink and magenta flowers, and green lime-like beads. A small blue emblem appears in the upper left corner.2007-10-12A golden-faced deity murti of the goddess Devi is decorated for worship, with multiple arms holding weapons including a trident, a sword, a mace-like club and a damaru-shaped object. She wears an elaborate silver-and-jewelled crown, large earrings, layered gem and pearl necklaces, and a red garment with green sleeves. A dense arch of yellow marigolds, red, purple and white flower garlands frames her, and long black hair falls over her shoulders. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue shown in a festival decoration setting.2010-10-17A close-up photograph of a richly decorated metal deity murti, adorned with a tall jeweled crown, gold and gemstone necklaces, and ornate earrings with red and green stones. It holds a trident in one raised hand and a mudra-like hand near the chest, and is framed by red roses and yellow marigold garlands. The image is a devotional close-up of the murti, with no physical people visible and no a person candidate present.2013-03-02October 01 20082008-10-01A decorated deity murti is the central subject, its face and upper body framed by dense red and orange rose garlands. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and white beads, a gold and jewelled forehead ornament, and a heavy silver-white jewelled collar with green velvet armbands studded with white stones. A silver trident-like staff leans at the upper left, and a pink-tipped ceremonial item with a gold finial sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2018-04-22