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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a gold-embossed throne against red draped cloth. The figure wears a white silk garment, a crown with silver-toned ornaments, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, bangles, and a yellow and red flower garland draped over one shoulder. One hand holds a lotus-like object, and an ornamental fan-shaped backdrop rises behind. The sculpture is lit warmly against a stone wall with carved panels. No living people are visible.

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July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA richly adorned deity murti. The figure wears a white silk dhoti with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, bejewelled crown and earrings, and holds a spear-like ceremonial staff. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from its shoulder, and a decorated brass kalasha with greenery sits at the lower right. Ornate carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA decorated metal murti of a deity seated on a golden and red throne, dressed in a white silk dhoti with a gold border and heavily adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, bangles, and a crown of gems. It holds a shankha-like conch shell in one hand and wears a tall jewelled headdress. Yellow and red flower garlands hang over its shoulder, and a gold-trimmed red cloth backdrop frames it against a stone temple pillar. A gilded ceremonial vessel with greenery appears at the right edge. Festival alankar decoration suggests a temple setting.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA 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 golden metal murti of a deity seated in a temple shrine, wearing a white dhoti with an orange cloth, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, a red stone pendant, bangles, large ornate earrings and a tall black crown with a white feathered plume. A garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs over its right shoulder, and blurred brass oil lamps stand in the foreground against a red curtain and carved stone walls. No physical people are visible.2010-09-20July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti, seated on a decorated seat before a red velvet drape and carved golden arch, is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, heavy earrings, bangles, a white and red garment, a crown with white plumes, and a long garland of red roses and yellow marigolds draped over one shoulder. A brass oil lamp stands blurred in the foreground. Nothing shows a physical person, so the a person field is none.2010-09-20October 19 20082008-10-19Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. The face is polished gold with arched brows, a red-tipped nose stud, and red lips. Its hair is piled high under a jewelled crown and tiara set with red and white stones. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces, earrings and a jewelled armlet cover the chest, and a gold silk garment drapes the body. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the shoulder, and the raised hand holds a ritual object. A gilt carved panel and a stone wall sit behind, with a faint logo in the lower left corner.2010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a gilded deity murti decorated for alankaram. The silver-gold face has painted eyes, a red lip and a small red tilak on the forehead. It wears a tall crown set with sparkling stones, large jewelled earrings and layered necklaces of gold and stone-studded beads. Its right hand holds a raised ornate object. Red and yellow flower garlands and a red cloth backdrop appear behind it.2010-07-13