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December 23 20182018-12-23A small golden metal deity murti stands on a carved ornate pedestal, draped in a flowing yellow sari with a gold zari border. The figure wears a tall crown, holds a lotus-like object in one raised hand, and has an ornamental backdrop of carved stone and warm orange tones behind it. No physical people are present.2012-04-19A standing metal deity murti of a goddess. She wears a silver necklace set with pink and white stones and a pendant with a red gem. Her right hand holds a lotus-like object while the left hangs down. Behind her is an ornate gilded arch with carved makara and foliage, set against a gold cloth and red patterned hanging. The image appears to be a decorated temple or shrine display rather than a person.2010-08-30A golden metal deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch with carved scrollwork and rearing animal figures on the sides. The figure wears a tall crown, a yellow-green sheer draped cloth, layered red and dark beaded malas, a gold necklace with red and green stones, and a large jewelled pendant with pearl drops. It holds a small ritual object in one raised hand, and a plain orange backdrop sits behind the arch. No physical people are visible.2012-04-18 +1 copiesDecember 28 20182018-12-28A large golden metal statue of a standing female deity murti on a black cloth backdrop, placed on a carved wooden base with a lotus-shaped pedestal. The figure wears a tall tiered crown, layered necklaces, armlets and a richly pleated, belted lower garment. Its raised right hand holds a trident-like object and the left hand hangs open. A small orange flower rests at the feet on the pedestal.A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing on a lotus pedestal before an ornate golden arched niche with carved makara-like figures and a round opening at right. The female figure wears a long garland, layered necklaces and a pleated skirt, with a red flower placed atop her crown. Her raised hand holds an object and a small red-tipped element rests at her side. Wet floor and scattered petals lie at the base. No people are visible.2006-10-21A gilded copper statue of a deity stands within an ornately carved copper arch framed by rearing lion-like figures and floral panels. The murti wears a tall crown with a red bindi, a yellow silk sari with a gold border, and layered necklaces of rudraksha beads, jewelled pendants and gemstone strands. It holds a small ceremonial lamp or object in one hand. The statue is a murti, not a living person.2012-04-28April 27 20122012-04-27A photograph of a tall gilded bronze standing deity murti against a black drape backdrop. The figure wears a tiered conical crown, elaborate necklaces, armlets and a jewelled waist sash over a pleated skirt, holding a trident-like staff in the raised left hand while the right hand hangs open at the side. It stands on a lotus-shaped base and a carved openwork pedestal set on wooden crates. A small orange marking appears at the feet. No people are visible.A golden metal deity murti stands within an ornate copper-toned arched frame carved with foliage and small animal figures at the base. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a flowing yellow garment. Layered necklaces of red, green and white beads, rudraksha-style dark beads and gold chains adorn the chest. It holds a ceremonial staff or vel-like object in one raised hand. The background is a richly carved stone wall. No living people are visible.2012-04-28A photograph of a standing bronze deity murti in a richly carved gilt-bronze arched prabhavali backdrop with lion-like supports at the base. The murti wears a yellow sheer draped garment with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, rudraksha beads, a tall crown-like headdress and a red bindi. One hand holds a raised object and the other hangs at the side.2011-08-02