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A decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne with a hooded serpent canopy of gold and green stone elements. The figure is draped in white and orange cloth with a red-orange headwrap, layered with garlands of white and red roses and yellow marigolds, and a diamond-studded band across the forehead. Behind it stands a larger figure in a red and grey embellished costume with a rich jeweled necklace, bangles and a gilded backdrop with ornate relief carving. A small person in a red turban appears at the lower right edge, partly cropped. The scene resembles a temple or procession decoration of the deity.

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Photograph of an ornately decorated deity murti, a dark stone form draped in an orange and gold cloth with a jewelled headband and a sheltering gold hood of cobra-like heads set with green stones. White and red rose garlands and yellow marigold strands wrap the figure, which sits on a gold-patterned maroon and white cloth with a jewelled necklace. In the lower right corner a white statue of a figure in a red turban and red robe with a gold necklace raises a hand. Gold ornate metalwork and a bangled arm appear at the upper right. No physical people are visible.2010-09-04A photograph of a deity murti, a dark stone figure dressed for worship. The head is wrapped in an orange and gold patterned turban, crowned with a green leafy garland and a band of diamond-like stones. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape over the shoulders and around the figure. A gold multi-hooded serpent canopy with green gem drops arches behind the head. A gold necklace with a pendant hangs at the chest. Behind, ornately decorated gilded and jeweled deity figures stand in the background. No people are visible.2010-08-28September 04 20142014-09-04December 10 20162016-12-10Close photograph of a decorated deity murti dressed for worship. A gilded serpent hood with five golden cobra heads and green hanging gems frames the figure's head. The murti wears an orange and dark green silk cloth with gold zari borders, wrapped over the head, with a jewelled gold band and a gold pendant at the chest. Garlands of red roses and white chrysanthemums hang on both sides, interspersed with brown rudraksha beads and a silver chain. A gold vessel base sits below, with a purple cloth in the background.2011-08-20Close-up photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. The murti wears an orange cloth wrapped on its head, a jewelled diadem with white stones and a red centre stone, and a gold arm band. Multiple garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white jasmine drape its body and shoulders. Above it stands a large gilded hooded serpent canopy with golden hood ornaments and green jewel pendants hanging from the earrings. Behind the murti a blue-green draped curtain and a red cloth are visible.2009-07-01A decorated deity murti of Shiva-like form, seen close up, with a crown-like golden headpiece set with green, blue and pink gemstone drops and a red turban-style covering. Long mala-like beads of rudraksha hang across the figure, with white and red flower garlands draped on the shoulders and arms. Orange and gold fabric is wrapped around the body, and a golden-bordered backdrop of purple and teal drapery frames the scene. The murti sits on an ornate metal peetha with a small offering or puja arrangement in front. No living people are visible.2013-12-07A photograph of a Shiva lingam-style deity murti dressed for worship, covered with long garlands of pink roses, white jasmine and rudraksha beads. An orange and gold cloth wraps the top, and a green silk cloth drapes the base. A large gilded cobra hood with hanging green gem ornaments rises behind it, set on a golden base on a colourful brocade cloth. No people are visible in the scene, so this is a decorated murti rather than a person.2013-09-16A ceremonial deity murti dressed for worship, shown as a photo of a decorated stone form. The stone is wrapped in a maroon and saffron cloth, with a gold five-hooded serpent canopy (naga) above it set with green glass pendants. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow and red roses and grey-white flowers hang across it, with a gold belt set with stones, a red-stoned gold medallion and a red flower offering at the base. Rudraksha-style beads hang from the neck. A pink and gold silk garment and green cloth appear at the edges. No people are visible.2014-08-28November 08 20142014-11-08December 10 20162016-12-10September 27 20132013-09-27 +1 copies