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A photograph of a metal deity murti standing on a pedestal draped with red silk cloth, decorated with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and purple flowers. The murti wears a red and gold saree, layered gold necklaces with red stone pendants, bangles and a red and gold headdress. Stone carved walls and a red curtain stand behind. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a metal deity murti. The murti wears a purple velvet blouse, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a red-stoned pendant, a large jewelled halo behind the head, and an orange and white crown. Its hands are raised in blessing and gesture. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape both sides, a pink silk backdrop hangs behind, and brass lamps and a plantain-like bunch of fruit appear in the background.A richly decorated deity murti stands on a white cloth under a red canopy with tassels. The figure wears an orange turban topped with a jeweled crown, a green garland and yellow and purple flower garlands, silver and gold necklaces, a purple and gold dhoti-style garment with a gold waist band, and ornate jeweled arm pieces. A vertical white tilak marks the forehead. Against a plain white wall, this is a dressed idol rather than a living person, so no physical people are present.2008-01-01A gilded metal murti of a deity figure stands in a flower-decorated alcove, dressed in a maroon garment with an orange shawl and heavy jewelled necklaces set with white and coloured stones. The figure wears an orange turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown, raises one hand in blessing and holds a ritual implement in the other, with a kumkum mark on the forehead. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, red petals and white jasmine frame the figure, with a gilded arch behind. This is a statue or murti, not a living person.2011-12-15 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a pink silk cloth under a colourful tasselled canopy. The figure wears an orange turban with a gold crown, heavy silver and jewelled necklaces, a deep purple velvet blouse, and a yellow silk garment with dark green borders. A thick green and maroon rope garland encircles the figure, with yellow and pink flower garlands draped down the sides. Dried rose petals lie at its base. The figure holds a golden oil lamp in one hand and a red anthurium flower in the other. Trees and a small building are visible behind. No physical people are present.2007-12-25June 03 20152015-06-03A standing bronze deity murti of Vishnu (Venkateswara form) dressed for worship. It wears a tall jewelled crown over a red and gold turban, a vertical tilak on the forehead, and heavy white and red-stone jewellery, pearl-like necklaces and a jewelled sacred cord. Yellow marigold garlands hang on both sides, with green and white flower accents, and a green brocade skirt covers the base. Plain white drapery forms the background.2009-12-25January 01 20082008-01-01December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesA silver-toned metal murti of a deity stands on a pedestal before a red draped backdrop. It wears a tall jewelled crown, an orange cloth draped over the shoulders, an ornate jewelled necklace and dark garment, and garlands of yellow and white flowers. Its raised hands hold a trident and a snake-entwined emblem, and a second murti is partly visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2011-12-20December 28 20082008-12-28 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copies