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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. A large golden arm with ornate engraved bangles and jewelled armlet rests on a deep red silk cloth. In the foreground stands a gold-plated cylindrical vessel or pillar topped with a golden dome, adorned with a diamond-studded band and a green gem, encircled by garlands of white flowers with blue dots, red roses and yellow marigolds. Mustard-yellow and red flower garlands hang on the left side. Gold and jewelled ornaments glitter throughout the frame.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Close photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a crimson satin cloth, showing a gilded leg with ornate armour-like patterned covering, a small bell hanging from the ankle area, and silver bangles. Beside it stands a large polished golden shivalinga-shaped form with horizontal bands and a central gem, draped with garlands of white flowers studded with blue beads, yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. Above, a gilded crown-like ornament with green gem drops and a golden mace-like staff are visible. No people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesClose photograph of a gold-plated lingam at the centre of the frame, wrapped with garlands of white jasmine strung with dark blue flowers and red rose garlands at its base and sides. Above it, gold ornaments and green jewelled tips hang from a golden structure, with a gold armoured arm and gilded ornamentation visible at the left edge and a deep maroon cloth draped behind. Three horizontal bands of jewelled ornament mark the front of the lingam, and a white cloth covers the base. No people are visible in the frame.2010-01-02 +1 copiesOctober 04 20102010-10-04November 05 20102010-11-05Close view of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears a red satin skirt, a jewelled gold necklace and gold armlets. Flower garlands of white jasmine, yellow and purple blossoms hang from its arms and body. At the centre a large gold yoni-shaped or pot-like vessel with a gold lingam-style shrine is decorated with white flower garlands and a silver-toned Shiva-linga-like fixture. Green-and-red gem elements appear at the top. No people are visible.2010-11-05Close-up of a gilded deity murti's upper arm and a tall golden staff or mace-like ritual object, decorated with a band of diamond-like studs and a small red gem. Red rose garlands and yellow and purple marigold garlands hang down the staff, with green leaves tucked behind it. Above, a gold headdress with tiered finials and five hanging green stones. Behind, a crimson and gold textile and an orange cloth edge are visible. No people are visible.2010-08-15Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial ratha or chariot fitting or processional wheel-hub decoration, with ornate engraved golden bands, floral garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses draped across it, and a gilded deity-like figure with a jewelled crown at right. A green draped cloth forms the backdrop and a golden staff is visible at top. No people are visible.2010-09-22Close-up of the gilded feet of a large metal deity murti, shown at ankle level against a red satin cloth backdrop at night. The golden feet have carved toe rings and ornamental anklets set with green, red and white stones and pearl-like beads. Gold-plated drapery of the lower garment is visible above them, with a dark background and a blurred golden object at the right edge.2010-10-04 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a golden deity murti, shown from the chest to the waist. The figure wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, a large red central pendant, and an ornate jewelled waist belt. A garland of yellow marigolds and red roses hangs over the right shoulder, and the raised gold hand holds an object. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-22November 21 20152015-11-21Close-up of a ceremonial deity scene: a large bronze foot with a white and maroon-bordered dhoti draped above it, a garland of white jasmine and yellow flowers with red blossoms on the figure, a bronze kalasha-shaped pot on a brass tray filled with yellow and red flowers and petals, and a gilded standing deity figure wearing a jewelled necklace and crown with red flowers, set against a red cloth on a wooden platform. No people are visible.2006-10-09