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A gilded deity murti decorated for worship, with a jewelled crown set with white stones and red accents, large diamond-like earrings, a nose ring and a gold-and-gem necklace over an orange garment. Long white jasmine garlands hang on either side, with red and yellow flower garlands and green foliage filling the background. Gold hand-shaped ornaments. This is an image of a sacred statue, not a living person, and no one is physically present. The page's title and excerpt concern a morning talk, but this image shows only the decorated murti.

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A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces cover the chest, and a red flower garland drapes over the shoulders. A golden hand holding a sceptre-like attribute is visible at the left edge. Behind the figure are flower decorations in yellow marigold, red and purple blooms. No people are visible; the image shows only the deity murti and floral setting.2010-10-16A gilded deity murti. It wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a jewelled necklace, layered white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands, and a golden hand holds a golden lotus-shaped vessel with a small green leaf. Green brocade drapes stand behind it, and the photo is a close-up of the figure's face and upper body in warm temple lighting.2011-10-21A golden deity murti decorated for Navaratri Brahmotsavam sits in front of a backdrop of red roses and yellow and green flower bands. The face is gold with a red bindi, and the murti wears a jewelled crown with a red gem, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and rich jewelled armlets. A white jasmine garland drapes over the shoulders and crown. A silver peacock-headed ornament stands at the left edge. The scene is lit against a dark background. No people are visible.2008-10-01Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall golden crown and a pale face with red lips and a red tilak. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, large drop earrings, and an orange silk garment with gold border. It is adorned with garlands of yellow-orange, red, green and white woven yarn flowers. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya gesture and the left hand rests open at the side. The background is a red wall and pale sky.2010-11-09A golden metal murti of a deity. A green parrot sits on the raised left hand, which holds a pink rose, and a gold staff stands at the right. Red and yellow flowers fill the background. This is a photograph of a deity murti, with no physical people present.2011-11-11A close photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate golden crown with red and white gemstone trim, a red bindi, and a golden nose stud. It is heavily adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red-and-white garland of jasmine and roses drapes the shoulders and arms. A golden lotus-shaped object is held at the left side, and a green silk cloth with gold zari borders stands behind. Marigold and rose garlands fill the lower foreground.2011-10-21October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01A golden deity murti decorated for alankaram, dressed in a green silk garment with heavy white stone jewellery, a large ornate crown studded with red and green stones, and red flower garlands. Its raised hand holds a golden staff topped by a small green parrot figure. Behind it hang layered garlands of white jasmine, orange marigold and red flowers, and a decorative sequined backdrop frames the figure. The murti is shown at close range against a stone ceiling beam.October 22 20112011-10-22October 22 20112011-10-22A photograph of a gold-faced deity murti. The murti wears a tall dark crown with jewelled ornaments, a gold chest-plate and layered necklaces set with red and green stones, and it holds a trident and a gold staff. White and yellow flower garlands drape both sides, with red roses in the lower arrangements, and orange and gold silk cloth forms the backdrop within an ornate gold arch. No people are visible. Setting suggests temple abhishekam decoration.2016-12-09