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A large golden-bodied deity murti stands at the centre, draped in a saffron-orange sari with a gold border, wearing a tall gold crown and layered gold necklaces. It is garlanded with thick chains of orange marigolds, red blossoms, green leaves and white jasmine, and holds ornate gold hand implements. In front are a brass oil lamp and a small gold peetha with a decorated base. To the right, another deity murti is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, and a golden swan-shaped vahana sits in the lower right. Behind are orange walls, a canopy with coloured fringed bands, and decorative ritual banners with floral patterns. The setting is an outdoor temple courtyard.

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A photograph of a large deity murti in a festival procession, shown from a low angle against a clear sky. The figure wears an orange and red silk garment with gold embroidered borders and an ornate jeweled ornament at the chest. Bold garlands of marigold orange, red, green and white flowers wrap the arms and body, with brass hands holding ritual implements and gold ceremonial attachments on the sides. A gilded canopy and a decorated wooden structure frame the image, and the scene suggests a ratha or palanquin. No people are visible, and no a person candidate is present.2010-11-09A golden metal deity murti stands against a red wall under a pale blue sky, adorned with thick garlands of orange, red, green and white flowers arranged in a halo-like arch behind its shoulders. The figure wears a tall gilded crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a jewelled belt and an orange silk sari with gold border. Multiple arms extend outward holding objects such as a trident, a drum and a club, while two hands are raised in abhaya and varada poses. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A golden metal deity murti of a multi-armed goddess stands on a gilded pedestal under an open sky, draped in an orange silk sari and elaborate gold and jewelled necklaces. A tall gold crown rises from her head, and her many arms hold weapons and objects, including a trident and a bow-like form. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and green flowers and white jasmine wrap the figure from behind. Behind her, orange and saffron cloth banners and a red-orange wall form the backdrop of an outdoor festival setting.2010-11-09A metal deity murti stands on a silver pedestal, with a tall gold crown on its head and many arms holding weapons and implements including a trident and a spear. It wears an orange silk garment with gold border, heavy jewelled necklaces and bangles, and is draped with a garland of yellow marigolds, red, white and green flowers. Behind it a red wall shows a partial sign with large letters. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-09 +1 copiesA photograph of a multi-armed metal deity murti standing on a pedestal, adorned with a golden crown, layered jewelled necklaces, an orange silk sari-style garment, and a garland of yellow, red, green and white flowers arranged in an arch behind it. The figure holds a trident and several other ritual objects in its many hands. Behind the murti is a blurred backdrop with partial lettering and a golden ceremonial item at the lower right.2010-11-09A metal deity murti with a gold conical crown, rudraksha-like ornaments and a bejewelled gold necklace, draped in an orange-red silk garment with gold border. Many-armed, it holds a trident and other ritual weapons and emblems, framed by a garland of yellow marigolds, red and white flowers and green leaves. The background is a dark red wall with a blurred sign reading SRI NA... The statue is the sole subject; no physical people are visible and the a person flag is not supported by any person in the frame.2010-11-09A gilded metal deity murti, multi-armed and adorned with a tall gold crown, silver face and layered silver jewellery, stands against a blurred warm background. Its many hands hold a trident, a bell, a conch-like object and other implements, and it wears a red and orange sari with heavy garlands of orange marigolds, white flowers and green and red blossoms. Hanging vibhuti-style garlands frame the figure. Behind it hang colourful cloth banners in purple, green, orange and white. No people are visible.2010-11-09October 17 20102010-10-17A metal deity murti. It wears a gold crown, a red silk garment, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, and holds a trident and other ritual implements in its multiple hands. Warm light falls on the figure against a dark background with a partly visible festival structure at the edges.2010-11-09A metal murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a silver pedestal, adorned with a gold crown, jewelled necklaces and belt, and an orange silk garment. Many arms hold weapons and objects including a trident and a sword, and the figure is draped in bands of red, green, white and yellow flower garlands. Behind the murti is an orange wall and a partial banner. At the lower left edge, a partly visible person stands near the statue; a gold plate is visible at the lower right.2010-11-09A golden metal deity murti with a tall, ornately engraved gold crown, jeweled forehead band and red-and-white stone necklaces, dressed in an orange silk garment. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya-like gesture and the left hand rests open. Layers of marigold-orange, green, red and white garlands drape around the figure against a red wall and pale sky. No people are visible; the figure is a statue, not a person, so no a person candidate is present.2010-11-09November 09 20102010-11-09 +2 copies