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Close photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, a red bindi, red lips and a jewelled nose ring. An ornate golden crown and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones adorn the figure. An orange cloth is tied to a long wooden staff held upright in front of the face. Marigolds in yellow and red fill the background. No living person is visible, and the image is a statue rather than a person.

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July 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti with a polished gold face, arched brows, a red-tipped nose ornament and a jeweled crown set with red, green and white stones. Large jeweled earrings hang from its ears and a layered gold necklace with green and red gems covers its chest. The raised hand holds a gold attribute, and a garland of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses rests at its right side against a red curtain and stone wall. The image is a photo of a statue, with no living person visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +1 copiesClose-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.2010-07-25A gilded deity murti is shown in close-up, wearing a tall ornate golden crown set with red and green stones, a red-stone pendant and layered jeweled necklaces, and large jeweled earrings. A thick red rose garland and a yellow marigold garland hang over its shoulder against a red velvet curtain and gold-embossed backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, and no one is identified as a person.2010-09-22A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a golden crown and a red bindi on her forehead. She wears elaborate jewelled earrings, a nose ring with a crescent-shaped stone, and layered necklaces of pearls, red and green stones and a large red gem at the chest. A garland of red roses and yellow marigolds rests on her right side, and a red velvet curtain and ornate gold-embossed backdrop surround the figure. No people are visible.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti with a polished metallic face, black-outlined eyes, a red lip and a jewelled nose ring. The crown is studded with red, green and white stones, and large jewelled earrings hang at the sides. Behind it sits a golden ornamental stand, and a garland of yellow and purple flowers rests at the right. No people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a polished gold face, painted black eyes, red lips and a red bindi, wearing an ornate gold crown and a dense layer of jeweled necklaces and large jeweled earrings set with red, green and white stones. A garland of red flowers hangs at the right edge, and a gold arm or ornament is partly visible at the left.2010-09-22A golden metal murti of a deity seated among garlands, wearing an ornate gold crown, a red-orange silk sari-like garment with gold border, heavy layered diamond-style necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a nose ring. It holds a tall golden staff with an orange cloth streamer, beside a gold ornamental pot. Behind it, marigolds, white jasmine strands and deep pink flowers fill the frame. No physical people are visible; the figure is a deity murti.2010-07-25November 05 20102010-11-05A close view of a golden deity murti, a female form, decorated with a tall ornate gold crown with filigree patterns and a red-and-gold diadem. The face is gold-toned with painted kohl eyes, a red bindi, a nose stud and red lips. The figure wears a heavily embellished gold garment with red and white gem studding and layers of white jasmine garlands, with red and orange flower garlands draped over the shoulder and arm. Warm lamplight falls on the metal and the dark background is blurred.2011-10-21