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A golden deity murti of a goddess seated against a red velvet backdrop within a gilded arch. The figure wears a white silk sari with gold brocade, an elaborate jewelled crown with a black braided bun, and heavy layered necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green accents. Large jewelled earrings hang from the ears and a nose ring is worn. The right hand is raised holding a golden object, and a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses drapes over the shoulder. Ornate decorative jewellery and bangles adorn the arms.

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A golden deity murti adorned with dense jewelled necklaces, a crown with a dark upswept crest and jewelled ornaments, and a dhoti-style white garment with gold border patterns. Its right hand holds a golden lotus-like object while its left arm hangs with a garland of yellow flowers and red roses draped over the shoulder. Behind it hangs a red velvet curtain under a gold arched frame. In the foreground a golden peacock-shaped stand holds green leaves and red flowers. Another gold figure in an orange headdress stands at the left edge. No living people are visible.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 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 gilded metal statue of a goddess, a deity murti, seated against a painted backdrop of leafy branches and tree bark. She wears a tall, cone-shaped crown covered in gold thread, white beads, and red and blue stones with a dangling pearl tassel. Her face has a red bindi, a red tilak, a small nose stud, and red lips. Layers of white pearl and stone necklaces, a gold collar with green stones, and a red and gold sari with a green border complete her dress. Her raised left hand holds a gold lotus stem, and her right hand rests open at her side. Gold-embellished decorative blossoms are pinned along her black hair. The image is a close-up of the figure.A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a deep red velvet curtain. She wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered necklaces and heavy stone-studded armlets. Her golden-red silk sari has a patterned border and she is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. Her raised right hand holds a lotus-like emblem and a figure stands to the left in a richly jewelled costume with a gold and white garment. No living people are visible.2010-08-06November 24 20112011-11-24 +1 copiesOctober 19 20082008-10-19A gilded metal murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up in a decorated shrine niche with a gold frame. She wears a tall jewelled crown of maroon velvet studded with pearls, blue and green stones and a central red gem, with a pearl tassel hanging at its side. Layered pearl and bead necklaces, a red and gold silk sari, and a green garment cover her chest. Her raised left hand holds a gold staff or lotus stem, and her right hand is open with a gold bangle. A background printed with tree trunks and leaves completes the altar display.A 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.2014-08-01July 20 20102010-07-20Close-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 copies