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February 19 20152015-02-19 +1 copiesPhotograph of a decorated deity murti group on a golden arched backdrop with green drapery. The central deity is a golden-faced figure with a tall golden crown bearing a red and white tripundra mark, wearing a richly jewelled silver and gem-set necklace, hands raised in blessing. Flanking figures wear red and maroon dresses with crowns, decorated with jewelled ornaments. Heavy gold chains and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape the figures. This is a deity murti, not a living person. Watermarked archive photo copy omitted.2015-04-21A photograph of a gilded deity murti, adorned with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and purple flowers arranged in concentric rings. The central figure, with a crown of red and white stones, holds a fruit in one raised hand, and wears ornate jewelled necklaces and a golden belt. Two smaller attendant figures flank it on either side, one with a peacock feather headdress, all framed by a golden arch and green backdrop. No physical people are visible.2017-11-26May 07 20172017-05-07February 19 20152015-02-19May 07 20172017-05-07Three metal deity murtis are seated side by side on a raised platform before a green silk backdrop within a gilded arch. The central figure wears a tall gold crown with red and green gems and a red band marked with a tripundra, a blue embroidered blouse, a blue skirt and layered gold waist ornaments, and holds a trident-like staff and a drum-like object. The figure on the left wears a maroon and gold turban, a multi-strand gold necklace and maroon cloth. The figure on the right wears a red and white embroidered crown, a maroon garment and a large gold necklace. A golden shawl drapes over the central figure's shoulders. No living people are visible.2015-02-19February 23 20152015-02-23A decorated deity murti is seated between two large golden-yellow cushioned bolsters encrusted with rhinestone bands, sequins and pearl-like beadwork. The murti has a dark face with a vertical tilak, large crown-like headdress with red and green gemstones, ornate earrings, layered gold necklaces and a blue and gold jewelled breastplate. A purple beaded sash crosses the chest. Behind are a gold-embossed frame, red draped fabric and other metal ritual items. No people are visible.2016-12-05February 23 20152015-02-23A gilded deity murti is seated and richly decorated for a festival, framed by layered garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and white jasmine strands. The figure wears a tall golden crown set with red and green stones, a tilak and a decorated jewelled breastplate with a glittering necklace. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra, and it holds a flower-wrapped kalasha-like pot with green leaves. No physical people are visible.2018-04-27A gilded metal murti of a deity seated on an orange and gold brocade throne against a golden backdrop. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown of pearls and red beads, a blue and gold silk garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a long rudraksha mala. It holds a raised gold implement in one hand. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-03-16