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A gilded deity murti decorated for an alankar, seated before a red velvet backdrop and ornate gold arch. The murti wears a tall black hair crown studded with white and coloured stones, a jewelled necklace layered with pearl and gem strands, and a white silk dhoti with a jewelled waist belt. It holds a gold ornamented staff or trident-like object in one raised hand, and a garland of yellow and red flowers drapes over its shoulder. The face is polished gold with a red bindi and nose ring. No living people are visible.

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A 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 photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine, decorated with heavy jewellery: a crown with jewelled ornaments, layered diamond-like necklaces, jewelled earrings and bracelets, and a white silk garment. The figure raises one hand holding a small object and wears a yellow and red flower garland draped over the shoulder. Behind it stand a red velvet drape, an ornate gold arch and carved grey stone pillars. The image is a photograph of a statue, with no living people visible.2010-07-13 +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.2010-07-13A 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.2010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesJuly 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA close photograph of a gleaming metal murti. The figure wears a tall black-and-gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a red-and-gold nose ring, and heavy layered necklaces set with white, red and green stones. Its raised hand holds a golden lotus-shaped object, and the shoulders are draped in white cloth. Red and yellow flower garlands rest at the right edge against a red velvet backdrop and a gold-embossed panel. No people are visible.2010-07-13June 16 20092009-06-16 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +3 copiesClose-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 copiesClose-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.2010-07-09A silver-faced deity murti seated in a decorated setting, wearing a gold and red brocade sari-like garment with a gold-bordered shawl, a jeweled crown, layered gold beaded necklaces and ruby-and-emerald pendants. One hand raises in blessing and the other rests on the lap. Behind it hangs a backdrop of red sequined petals and gold tinsel. A gold cloth edges the left side of the frame. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2014-08-01