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Close-up of gilded deity murti figures decorated for worship. In the foreground, a golden face with a crown, earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled necklace, beside a golden mace or staff. Behind it, a second gold-faced murti wears an orange-red cloth head covering. Garlands of white jasmine flowers hang at left, and pink and yellow flowers lie at lower right. The figures are dressed in orange-red fabric and sparkling ornaments. No physical people are visible.

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Close view of golden metal deity murti figures in a temple shrine, adorned with yellow and pink marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. The foreground figure wears a tall ornate golden crown, red-and-gold silk drape, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a long staff with orange tassels. A second figure behind wears a red headwrap and gold ornaments. Deep red fabric and gold ornamental arches frame the scene.2010-07-25Close-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure has a glossy gold face, red lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and a gold-tipped staff held in an upraised hand, wearing a vivid orange-red turban with gold border and a jewelled crown. The adjacent figure has a polished golden face and an ornate gold crown and jewelled earrings. Both are adorned with white jasmine garlands, a silver-embroidered garment, sparkling stones, and pink and yellow flowers. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25Close-up photograph of gilded metal deity murti faces adorned with a jewelled golden crown, red and gold nose ornaments, red-painted lips and dark eyes, with jewelled earrings and a beaded collar. A golden trident-like staff with an orange cloth rises at left, and orange-red fabric and white jasmine garlands fill the background. Pink flowers appear at lower right. The foreground figure's face is partly cropped. No physical people are visible.2010-07-25July 07 20092009-07-07Close-up photograph of golden deity murti figures decorated for worship, surrounded by garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. The foreground figure has a gold crown set with red and green stones, gold earrings and a red and gold silk sari with a jeweled necklace, holding a gold hand gesture. Behind it, a second gold figure wears an orange-red turban and a jeweled headdress. A gold trident-like object appears at left. No physical people are visible.2011-12-15Close view of a decorated deity murti of Ganesha with a golden elephant-head face, wearing an orange-red crown-like headdress and an orange silk garment. Ornate jeweled necklaces and sparkling stone embellishments adorn the figure. Behind it are garlands of yellow and red flowers, green foliage, and a gold-embossed arch. A tall staff with an orange cloth streamer stands beside it. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2009-07-07February 10 20132013-02-10Close-up photograph of gilded metal deity murti figures adorned for worship. The foreground figure wears a jeweled crown with red and green stones, a red rose in the hair, a green sari-like garment, and a nose ring with pearl-and-gem earrings. Behind it, another murti wears an orange and red turban-like headpiece. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves drape the figures, and a green cloth backdrop hangs behind them. A small green parrot figure sits on a gold staff in the lower left. No physical people are visible.2011-12-01November 06 20112011-11-06Close view of a gilded metal deity murti with a bright orange turban-style headwear with gold zari stripes, a red-and-white tilak on the forehead, black-lined eyes, red lips and a dark dot on the cheek. Ornate jewelled earrings with red and green stones hang from the ears and a jewelled necklace is at the collar. A white jasmine-style garland drapes at the left, and a second gleaming golden figure with a crown-like headpiece appears at the right. A wooden staff or stick with an orange tassel is held near the face. Pink flowers appear at the lower right. Statues only; no living people are visible.2010-07-25Close photograph of two golden metal deity murti statues decorated for worship. The foreground figure has a gilded face with red lips, dark painted eyes, a jewelled headpiece with red and white stones, gold earrings and a long black braid adorned with gold ornaments. A thick garland of red flowers lies over its shoulders. Behind it a second murti with a gold face and red garland is partly visible against a blurred green and gold backdrop. A gold-and-green decorative staff with a tip is held in the left foreground.2011-10-29Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated for worship. The left figure wears an orange turban and holds a gold staff with a green accent; the right figure wears an ornate jewelled crown, gold nose ring, and a bright green and gold garment. Both are adorned with rhinestone earrings, red and yellow flower garlands, and green leaf garlands. The background is shimmering green and gold drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-09-27