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December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A gilded metal deity murti stands in a niche framed by a red draped backdrop and ornate gold arch. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown topped with a finial, a black cloth beneath the crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, red earrings, and a red-and-maroon garment. It holds a trident in one raised hand and a small hand gesture in the other, with a further hand extended to the side. Behind it is a padded golden seat or throne edged with rhinestone bands and round embellishments. No people are visible.2016-12-05January 04 20142014-01-04A 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.2014-08-01December 05 20162016-12-05Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, dark swept-back hair and a jewelled crown. The figure wears layered necklaces set with white, red and green stones, large paisley-shaped earrings, a red nose ring and a red-orange garment. A brass lamp or vessel is held at the left edge, with red and yellow flower garlands at the right. No people are visible.2010-07-09Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated with dense jewelled ornaments. The face is polished gold with painted eyes, red lips, a bindi and a nose ring, under a black hair crown with jewelled diadem and a jewelled tilak. Layered diamond-like necklaces, studded earrings and an ornate multi-stranded chest garland cover the figure, and a yellow and red flower garland hangs at the right. The left hand holds a gold ritual object resembling a lotus-topped staff. No people are visible; the scene shows an adorned murti in a temple setting.2010-07-13 +1 copiesMarch 24 20142014-03-24January 14 20142014-01-14 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti. It wears a tall black hair bun crowned with jeweled gold headpieces set with red, green and white stones, large jeweled earrings, a nose ring, and a layered gold necklace with a peacock-style pendant inlaid with red and green stones. White flower garlands drape the shoulders and a multicolour red, green and white garland hangs on the arm. The raised right hand is gold-plated and a brass lotus-topped staff stands at the left edge.2014-01-03A golden deity murti seated on a red and gold throne against an orange and green draped backdrop. It wears an ornate white and red jeweled crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, long earrings and a rudraksha-style brown beaded shawl over red and gold garments. One hand holds a red flower and the other rests on the lap. A golden trident stands at the left edge. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-01-05