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Close-up of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall ornate golden crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a large nose ring and jewelled earrings. She wears layered pearl and bead necklaces, a red-brown rudraksha-style mala and a gold armlet, and holds one hand raised in blessing. A long black braid is decorated with jewelled ornaments. Behind her are garlands of yellow marigolds, red rose petals and green leaves against orange drapery, with a small green parrot figure visible at left. No physical people are present.2013-11-02November 02 20132013-11-02A gold-plated deity murti seated in a temple shrine, wearing an ornate tall crown, heavy jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, large jewelled earrings and a nose ring. It holds a golden staff in its raised hand and is adorned with a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds with a purple flower cluster. A red velvet curtain and a carved gold arch frame the figure against a stone wall. No living people are visible.2010-09-22June 09 20092009-06-09A close photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate golden crown with red and white gemstone trim, a red bindi, and a golden nose stud. It is heavily adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red-and-white garland of jasmine and roses drapes the shoulders and arms. A golden lotus-shaped object is held at the left side, and a green silk cloth with gold zari borders stands behind. Marigold and rose garlands fill the lower foreground.2011-10-21Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06November 05 20102010-11-05A gilded deity murti, seated before red velvet drapery and an ornate gold arch, is richly adorned with layered jeweled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, large jeweled earrings and an elaborate crown. It wears a white silk garment and holds a golden lotus-bud staff in one raised hand. A garland of yellow flowers and red roses hangs across its right shoulder. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, a red tilak on the forehead and a nose ring. It wears a tall black headdress with an ornate jewelled crown and gold band set with red and white stones, and layered gold and pearl necklaces with red, green and white gemstones. The upraised hand holds a gesture with a jewelled bracelet, and the other hand rests open, also gold with a red stone. The robe is gold brocade. Behind it, a backdrop of round copper-coloured sequins and gold fabric. The figure is a statue, not a living person.2014-08-01October 13 20112011-10-13A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces cover the chest, and a red flower garland drapes over the shoulders. A golden hand holding a sceptre-like attribute is visible at the left edge. Behind the figure are flower decorations in yellow marigold, red and purple blooms. No people are visible; the image shows only the deity murti and floral setting.2010-10-16March 24 20142014-03-24