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A close photograph of a bronze deity murti standing on a dark stone pedestal in a temple. The figure wears an ornate jewelled gold crown set with red and clear stones, a gold blouse with a green and white stone necklace and pendant, and a deep red silk skirt with a green waistband. It holds a long brass staff or sceptre in its raised left hand, and a forehead tilak mark is visible. Behind it, a larger draped figure wears pink and gold brocade cloth.

Close-up of a bronze deity murti standing on a dark grey stone pedestal with carved lotus-petal bands, in front of red velvet drapery. The figure wears a crown encrusted with red and clear stones, a dark braided hairstyle, a red-and-gold brocade skirt with gold floral pattern, and a golden-orange shawl. It has a white and bead garland of pearl-like beads with red stones, a large gold pendant set with red and green stones, and gold chains. It holds a ritual vessel in one hand and has a red tilak on the forehead. Above it a green silk cloth with gold paisley border is visible.

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Close photo of a brass deity murti standing in a temple shrine. The murti wears a gold crown set with white stones, red and green gems, a red kumkum mark on the forehead, and pearl-and-stone necklaces over a red silk garment. It holds a gold ritual vessel in one raised hand, and red silk drapes hang behind it. No people are visible, and no a person depiction appears.

A standing bronze deity murti of a goddess with a jeweled golden crown, red and gold brocade blouse and skirt with purple border, a gold collar, green beaded necklace and a jeweled pendant at the waist, holding a lotus-like ritual object in one raised hand. The murti stands on a square bronze base in front of a dark carved stone pedestal with a green silk-draped seated figure above, on a gold-and-red patterned cloth. No people are visible.

2022-06-19 +1 copies

A brass utsava murti of a goddess stands on a dark stone pedestal before a red velvet backdrop. She wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and white stones, a green and gold silk sari with a pink border, a gold necklace set with red and green stones and pearls, and a red bindi. She holds a lotus-like stem in her raised left hand. Behind her, a green and gold draped cloth covers another figure. No physical people are visible; the figure is a deity murti, shown as part of a temple decoration.

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A close-up photograph of a bronze deity murti standing on a dark grey stone step before a green and gold brocade cloth. The murti wears a jewelled golden crown set with red, green and clear stones above long black hair, a white vertical tilak with a red bindi on the forehead, a red and gold brocade garment, a gold collar necklace, and green and red bead malas. It holds a ceremonial vessel in one raised hand, with the other arm hanging by its side. No physical people are visible.

2022-06-19 +1 copies

A close view of a bronze deity murti standing in a temple shrine. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and white stones and a tiered red-beaded fringe, a red bindi on the forehead, and layered gold necklaces with red and green stones and strands of white pearls. A red and gold silk sari with gold patterning covers the lower body, and a gold waist belt with a jewelled pendant hangs at the hip. The right hand holds a brass kalasha-style vessel. Behind the figure, a green silk cloth drapes over a dark stone pedestal and red curtains frame the shrine. No physical people are visible.

2022-04-30 +1 copies

A small bronze deity murti stands on a dark grey stone pedestal before a red cloth backdrop. The figure wears a jewelled golden crown set with red and clear stones, a black braided hair piece, and a pink and orange silk garment with a gold zari border. It has a pearl pendant, gold necklaces and a jewelled gold waist belt, and holds a bronze lamp or ritual vessel in one raised hand. A green silk cloth drapes the larger figure above, and a gold woven cloth lies beneath the statue. Scattered petals and turmeric or kumkum marks are visible on the stone base.

2022-05-23 +1 copies

A metal deity murti, dark bronze-toned, stands in front of a red and gold silk backdrop. It wears an ornate gold crown set with red, green and clear stones, layered jewelled necklaces with pearl drops, a red mark on the forehead, and a maroon silk skirt with a dark teal upper cloth. Its raised left hand holds a ritual vessel, and the right arm hangs at the side. No living people are visible.