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A golden deity murti, a goddess figure, sits in a richly decorated shrine before a red velvet curtain and an ornate gold arch. The figure wears a conical jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and gemstone necklaces with a large red stone pendant, and a teal brocade garment. Its raised hand holds a golden staff or sceptre topped by a small green parrot, and a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses hangs over one shoulder. No physical people are visible.

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Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure, a female deity, wears an ornate jeweled crown, a turquoise blue silk sari with gold border, layered diamond-style necklaces, a nose ring, and garlands of red and yellow flowers across her shoulders. She holds a golden lotus-shaped staff topped with a green bird figure. Behind her, a figure on the left wears an orange turban and ornate crown. The background is a green and gold shimmering cloth with an arched gold frame. No living people are visible.2011-10-01A golden deity murti in a jeweled crown, nose ring, and blue silk sari with a gold-bordered pallu is seated before green and gold brocade. Red and yellow flower garlands hang from its shoulders, and it holds a bronze lotus-stem or ceremonial staff topped with a small green bird. A second golden figure in an orange turban and heavy gemstone jewelry stands at left, partly cropped. Both are statues, not living people. The setting is a temple-style decorative alankar.2011-10-01A close-up of a golden deity murti. She wears an ornate jewelled crown with red, green and white stones and large jewelled earrings. A blue silk garment with gold brocade and a heavy jewelled necklace covers the shoulders. Red roses and yellow flowers garland the figure on the right, and a small green parrot perches on a golden staff at left. Red drapery and gilded carved panels form the background. No people are visible.2010-11-09October 09 20102010-10-09A golden metal deity murti is seated in a temple setting, wearing a blue silk sari with an ornate jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and multiple red rose garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Green leaf garlands surround the neck. The murti holds a silver ritual implement topped with a pink flower and a green leaf in one hand, with pearl bangles on the wrist. A golden cloth backdrop and stone pillar frame the image. Pink and white flowers rest in the lap. No physical people are visible.2011-11-05October 01 20112011-10-01Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a polished gold face, large almond eyes, a red bindi and red lips, wearing a jewelled gold crown set with red and green stones and elaborate gold-and-gemstone earrings and nose ring. A green parrot figure perches on a golden staff at the left, a blue brocade garment with gold embroidery is draped at the bottom, and a gold-and-red necklace hangs at the neck. Yellow marigold garlands and red roses are at the right against a dark background.2010-11-09May 12 20132013-05-12November 11 20112011-11-11A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands before a deep maroon velvet backdrop, decorated for a festival. She wears a royal blue silk blouse and blue-and-purple brocade skirt with gold zari borders, layered gold and multicoloured stone necklaces, a large green-and-white stone collar, jewelled earrings, and a black crown with jewelled ornaments. She holds a green sprig in one raised hand and a gold staff or stem in the other, with a red flower garland draped down her side. A gold peacock-shaped vessel with green stone-set motifs sits at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2009-06-17A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back. The figure wears a turquoise blue silk sari with gold border, a silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a green parrot on the raised hand. Thick garlands of orange marigolds and white jasmine drape the figure. The gilded throne arch is carved with floral scrollwork, and a yellow and turquoise wall and dark drape form the background.2013-05-12April 09 20132013-04-09 +2 copies