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August 23 20152015-08-23Close-up of a gilded deity murti with three faces. The central face has a red bindi and red lips, and is adorned with a beaded necklace of red and green stones and pearls. No people are visible; the page describes a darshan event but the image shows only the statue.2015-08-23A gilded deity murti seated on a lotus-like base, adorned with a jewelled crown and a red-and-green turban, multiple faces, and a white silk dress with red and gold borders. It wears a heavy jewelled necklace and garlands, holds a veena and a trident, and is surrounded by gold coin garlands and a red velvet cloth with red flowers at its base.2015-08-23A gilded deity murti with a golden face and jewelled ornaments fills the frame. It wears a green and orange turban topped with a golden crown ornament and a jewelled brooch, large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, and layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones. One raised hand holds a trident, and the other hand holds a jewelled object. Dark red velvet drapery forms the background, and marigold garlands are visible at the left edge. This is a decorated deity murti rather than a living person.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti stands at the centre of the frame, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and pearl strands at its side. Its face is golden with red lips and large painted eyes. It wears layered rudraksha malas, a red gemstone pendant set in a jewelled necklace, and ornate paisley-shaped diamond-style earrings. One raised golden hand makes a blessing gesture, and the other hand holds a golden object. Yellow flower garlands and green foliage surround the figure against a deep red drape, with a gold-embossed canopy above.2010-01-02 +1 copiesClose-up of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, black-outlined eyes and red lips, wearing a bright orange turban decorated with jeweled ornaments and a jeweled crown. The figure is adorned with a dense, sparkling jeweled breastplate, layered necklaces with green and red stones, and large jeweled earrings. The raised right hand is covered in white stones with colourful circular patterns, and a ceremonial golden implement is visible at the left edge. Marigold flowers and deep red drapery form the background. No living people are visible.2010-09-15October 09 20102010-10-09Close-up photograph of a highly ornamented metal murti with a polished copper-coloured face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and red lips. It wears a bright orange turban decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown of stones above it. The body is covered in heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crystal-studded white garment with red and green stones. Its raised hand is covered in white stone inlay with red and green patterns, and a gold ceremonial implement appears at the left edge beside yellow flower garlands. The background is deep maroon draped cloth. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no identifiable a person depiction is established by the visible cues alone.2010-09-15Close-up of a metal deity murti with a polished golden-bronze face, red lips and dark painted eyes, wearing an orange turban with a silver and pink ornate crown ornament and a dangling jewelled earring. A silver trident with a red stone sits at the left edge, and a green fabric backdrop with gold motifs fills the background. Flowers and a garland sit at the base. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-09-07July 20 20102010-07-20A golden deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by red velvet drapery. The figure has multiple faces and many arms, wears a tall white crown decorated with jewels and a tilak, and is adorned with heavy gold necklaces, pearl-like strands and a teal green silk garment with embellished borders. Several hands hold ceremonial objects. No living people are visible in the scene.2015-08-23A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a smiling face, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled crescent crown and a jewelled ornament on the forehead. The figure is heavily adorned with layered diamond-studded necklaces, a green and red gemstone pendant, large jewelled earrings and bangles, and holds a lotus-shaped ornament in one raised hand. Red draped cloth forms the background. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2010-09-15