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A night photograph of a large gold-faced deity murti adorned with red and green jewelled embellishments, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and a gold crown, seated before a padded dark red and gold embellished backdrop with pearl-studded borders. A bare, dark-skinned hand reaches forward to touch or adjust the murti's face. In the foreground at left, a person with long, greying hair and a beard is seen in profile, partially visible. Pink and red roses and a green bud are tucked near the base, and a tall green leaf stalk stands at the right edge against a black background.

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A photograph taken at night of a person with thick black hair seen from behind, decorating a deity murti. The person wears an orange garment and a pink and peach flower behind the ear, and holds a thin dark brush or pen to paint the face of a gold-coloured murti. The murti is adorned with a golden crown, a rudraksha-style pearl necklace with green and red stones, and a red silk garment with gold trim. Behind it is a large gold-embroidered cushion with purple and gold beadwork, and green leaves appear at the right edge.A close photograph of a golden utsava murti, a processional metal deity image with a tall gold crown and gold face, wearing a gold garment set with ornaments. Its chest and shoulders are draped in long garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, purple blooms and red roses arranged in bands. A human hand with bare arm, visible only at the left edge, is raised and touching the murti's forehead in a blessing or abhishekam gesture. Golden ornate arches and a red cloth form the background.2009-12-23Close photo of a person with long dark hair leaning in to adorn a small metal deity murti with a dark patina, its face and crown visible. The deity is dressed in a gold and pearl-beaded garment with red, green and blue jewelled accents and sits on a red cloth over a gold-embroidered cushion. The person's bare upper arm and hand hold the murti steady while the other hand sets a flower on its chest, and a green stalk of leaves is visible at the right edge. Red and orange roses rest on the lower left. Dark background, lit by warm light. Possibly abhishekam or decorating ritual.A photograph at night of a man with long, dark, swept-back hair and bare shoulders, wearing an orange cloth, placing a pink and peach flower on an ornate deity murti. The murti is dressed in red and gold silk, adorned with jewelled ornaments, green stones and a blue-and-gold embroidered backdrop, with green leaves and a tall gilded pillar-like stand beside it. A white garment hangs in the upper background. The figure's features are not clearly visible, so the appearance-based cues are only partial. +1 copiesA silver-faced deity murti wearing an orange turban and a maroon garment is adorned with red roses, yellow and purple marigold garlands, green leaves and a jewelled crown-like headpiece. A woman's bejewelled hand, with bangles and henna, places a small ornate jewelled finial or crown onto the murti's head. A partial view of gold ornaments appears at the top. Ritual dressing and decoration of the murti is shown against a dark background.2013-04-24June 09 20092009-06-09September 23 20062006-09-23A night photograph of a deity murti in a richly decorated setting. The figure wears a crimson and gold silk garment with a red shawl, an elaborate gold and pearl crown or headdress set with red, blue and green stones, and layered gold necklaces. Behind it stands a tall gold-and-blue embellished backdrop studded with pearls and sequins, with peach and red flowers attached to the left side and green palm-like leaves on the right. At the lower left, a person in white clothing with a bare arm adjusts a gold bangle or ornament on the murti's wrist, while another pair of hands and a head of dark curly hair appear at the lower right. The scene is lit by a flash, leaving the surroundings dark.May 23 20172017-05-23A close photo of a gilded deity murti decorated with a jeweled crown of red, green and white stones and a long black hair braid, wearing an orange cloth and gold ornaments and necklaces. A hand holding a wooden stick or brush touches the murti's face at the left. Marigold garlands in yellow, orange and red surround the murti, with ornate gold carving behind it.2009-07-07June 09 20092009-06-09April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies