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August 24 20162016-08-24A gilded metal deity murti stands in front of an ornate golden arch with carved foliage and rearing mythical animal figures on the sides, set against a red patterned wall. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a blue silk garment with a gold floral pattern, draped over the shoulders and falling to the floor. A silver necklace with red and white stones hangs on the chest, and the right hand is raised holding a small object. No physical people are visible; the page's a person reference is not supported by any figure in this image.2010-08-30A copper-coloured metal deity murti stands on a wooden platform inside a carved copper arched frame with a kirtimukha-style crest and rearing lion figures. The figure wears a turquoise and gold brocade sari, a gold pendant, a layered beaded necklace with red and white stones, and a red bindi. Long garlands of white jasmine flowers hang on both sides of the arch, with an orange-red garland and a few loose flower petals at the base. Behind it are yellow and red marigold garlands and a purple cloth backdrop. No people are visible.2009-06-202009-GLIMPSES-OF-NAVARATRI-CELEBRATIONA golden metal deity murti stands under an ornate gilded arch with carved floral and mythical-creature motifs on a temple wall. The figure wears a blue sari-like cloth, a tall gold crown with a red bindi, layered pearl garlands, a red-and-green stone-studded necklace and a gold pendant. One hand holds a small object near the shoulder while the other hangs open at the side. The murti stands on a gilded pedestal on a pink cloth, with a red fabric edge at the right. No physical people are visible.2012-05-11A gilded metal deity murti stands inside an ornate golden arched prabhavali against a red patterned backdrop, in a temple-like setting with carved stone pillars. The figure wears a blue floral-patterned silk garment, a white and red-stone necklace and a tall crown with a red bindi, and holds a raised hand near the chest. Carved lions and floral scrollwork frame the arch. No people are visible; the figure is a statue, so no in-person candidate is present.2010-08-30August 24 20162016-08-24A photograph of a copper-coloured metal deity murti standing in a large ornate copper prabhavali-style arch decorated with floral scrollwork. The figure wears a crimson silk sari with gold brocade borders, a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and multiple rows of sparkling diamond-like necklaces and a large jewelled brooch. Thick white jasmine garlands and orange-red flowers with green leaves drape around the figure and arch. The murti stands on a copper pedestal set on a yellow platform, against a dark blue embroidered cloth background. No people are visible.2007-09-24November 05 20062006-11-05April 14 20182018-04-14 +1 copiesA standing metal deity murti of a goddess. She wears a silver necklace set with pink and white stones and a pendant with a red gem. Her right hand holds a lotus-like object while the left hangs down. Behind her is an ornate gilded arch with carved makara and foliage, set against a gold cloth and red patterned hanging. The image appears to be a decorated temple or shrine display rather than a person.2010-08-30December 01 20172017-12-01