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A wooden deity murti stands in a gilded shrine niche backed by green silk drapes. The figure wears a tall black crown studded with jewels and a Shiva-lingam-style emblem, a deep orange garment heavily embroidered with red and white beadwork, and layered gold coin necklaces and jewelled pendants. Green brocade fabric covers the lower body. Ornate golden carved panels frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the decorated statue in a temple setting.2015-07-02July 11 20152015-07-11 +1 copiesJuly 02 20152015-07-02October 18 20152015-10-18 +1 copiesNovember 26 20172017-11-26 +1 copiesJuly 01 20092009-07-01A golden deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche draped with green and gold brocade. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red-maroon silk sari with a gold border, layered necklaces of turquoise, white and red stones, and large earrings. Red and white flower garlands hang from the shoulders to the feet, and yellow marigold strands rest at the base on a red silk cloth. The hands are raised in blessing and hold ceremonial staffs. No people are visible.2012-04-23August 02 20142014-08-02October 18 20152015-10-18 +1 copiesA close photograph of a gold-faced deity murti. The face is polished gold with painted eyes, red lips and a nose stud, crowned with a jewelled headdress and white flower garland in the hair. It wears layered diamond-like necklaces, large paisley earrings, a green and gold silk sari with a magenta under-cloth, and a yellow and red flower garland draped over one shoulder. A gold ceremonial staff with a carved finial stands at left, against a red curtain and ornate gold backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-07-21A large golden deity murti, a standing female form, dominates the frame before an ornate gold arched backdrop with repoussé floral and scroll patterns. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown decorated with red, green and white stones, large drop earrings, layered necklaces of turquoise, red and white beads and pendants, and a red-and-maroon silk sari. Long red and white flower garlands hang from the shoulders to the feet, and the raised hands hold ceremonial implements. A green silk drape with gold motifs sits behind the figure, and a red cloth covers the base with a few marigold blossoms at the bottom. No people are visible.2012-04-23May 17 20152015-05-17 +1 copies