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October 04 2010

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A golden metal deity murti stands in front of an ornate gilded arch-shaped backdrop with repousse floral and scrollwork. The figure wears an orange draped garment, a red-and-white stone necklace, and a tall golden crown, with a white jasmine garland draped across its body and two large red roses attached on either side. A carved stone and gilded pillar frames the scene. Lit by warm light, the murti sits on a red-cloth platform.2010-10-04A photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity standing before an ornate golden arched backdrop with a crown-like finial and carved lion figures at its sides. The figure wears a red and gold brocade sari, a white jasmine garland draped from shoulder to hip, red roses at the waist, and layered necklaces of pearls and green beads with a pendant. A red tilak marks the forehead. It stands on a yellow platform with a small bundle of yellow and white flowers at its base, beside a purple silk cloth and a carved stone pillar.A small gilded metal deity murti stands inside an ornate copper-gold arched frame with scrollwork and rearing carved animal figures on either side. The figure wears a tall golden crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a pink embroidered garment and a jewelled pendant. It is heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and dense clusters of red roses with green leaves, set on a red wooden platform against a red patterned cloth backdrop. A yellow silk cloth is visible at the left edge. No people are present.2010-08-25A photograph of a copper-coloured metal deity murti standing in a large ornate copper prabhavali-style arch decorated with floral scrollwork. The figure wears a crimson silk sari with gold brocade borders, a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and multiple rows of sparkling diamond-like necklaces and a large jewelled brooch. Thick white jasmine garlands and orange-red flowers with green leaves drape around the figure and arch. The murti stands on a copper pedestal set on a yellow platform, against a dark blue embroidered cloth background. No people are visible.2007-09-24A small gilded metal deity murti stands inside an ornate golden arched frame with a crown-like finial, dressed in a pink-and-gold garment with a red gemstone ornament on its chest. It is heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and bright red roses, with green leaves interspersed, and sits against a red patterned cloth backdrop beside carved gold panels. A yellow silk cloth appears at the left edge. No people are visible.2010-08-25A metal deity murti stands in a gilded arched frame on a red velvet-draped altar. The figure wears an orange sari-like garment and a long white flower garland, with a crown-like headdress. Beside it, a small orange-draped object with a jeweled white necklace sits on a gold base, possibly a kalasha or a ritual item. Carved stone pillars with floral and scroll motifs stand behind, and a yellow and magenta cloth hangs at the right edge.2011-07-052009-GLIMPSES-OF-NAVARATRI-CELEBRATIONA small copper-gold metal murti of a female deity stands in an ornate copper arch frame on a red-topped stand. She wears a red saree with a pink-edged border, a gold crown with red stones, a multi-strand white beaded necklace and a round gold pendant. A long garland of white flowers and orange marigolds drapes from her shoulders to her feet, and fallen white petals lie on the red surface with yellow turmeric or kumkum marks. A saffron cloth edge appears at the left. No people are visible.2010-12-22A gilded copper deity murti stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame, draped in a green sari-like cloth and wearing a jewelled necklace and crown. It is garlanded with alternating white jasmine-type flowers and red roses, with a multicoloured flower garland hanging behind. A pink silk cloth edges the right side. No people are visible; the statue is the sole subject of this photograph.2011-12-13February 18 20162016-02-18 +2 copiesMay 01 20122012-05-01A gilded copper deity murti stands within an ornate arched metal frame with carved foliate and lion motifs, draped in a green sari-like cloth and wearing a jewelled necklace, earrings and a crown. The murti is garlanded with white jasmine strands and red rose garlands, and yellow and purple flowers are visible behind. A pink silk cloth is partly visible at the right edge. No people are shown, and no a person candidate is visible.2011-12-13