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A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, dressed in an orange and magenta silk sari and heavily adorned with jeweled necklaces, a jeweled waist belt, bangles and a jeweled crown. A garland of yellow marigolds and purple and pink flowers hangs over her shoulder. Her right hand holds a lotus bud, and a red-curtained backdrop with an ornate golden frame surrounds her. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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Close photograph of a metallic deity murti, a goddess with a polished copper-gold face, large jeweled crown with red, green and blue stones, and heavy jeweled necklaces and earrings. She wears an orange and magenta silk sari and holds a lotus-like object in one hand. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over her shoulder, with a deep maroon drape behind her. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15A metal deity murti of a goddess, polished copper-gold, adorned with an ornate jeweled crown, large gem-studded earrings, layered diamond-like necklaces, and a jeweled waist belt. She wears a deep maroon and orange silk sari and holds a lotus bud in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over her right shoulder. Behind her are a red velvet curtain and an elaborately carved gold arch. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06Close-up of a metallic copper-gold deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall jeweled crown and a dense layering of gem-studded necklaces, large jeweled earrings and a nose ring. It wears a deep maroon and orange silk garment with a jeweled waist belt, and holds a raised hand with a lotus-like gesture. Behind it are garlands of yellow marigolds and purple-red flowers against a dark red curtain and an ornate gold-embossed backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15July 20 20102010-07-20A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti. Heavy layered necklaces, large drop earrings and bangles in white, green and red stones cover the figure, which is dressed in a red and gold sari. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at the right edge, with a red velvet curtain and ornate gold arch behind. The murti's raised hand holds a stem-like object. No living person is visible in the frame.2010-09-07A close-up photograph of a copper-toned metal deity murti. The murti wears a deep orange-maroon silk garment with gold woven patterns, and yellow and magenta flower garlands rest at its right side. A golden embossed backdrop and dark red curtain frame the murti, and a partial metal figure with a trunk appears at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15March 24 20142014-03-24A gilded metal utsava murthi of a seated deity, adorned with a jewelled golden crown set with red and green stones, a rudraksha mala, and layered gold and gem necklaces. It wears a deep maroon silk garment with gold brocade and sits on an orange and gold brocade throne against red and blue draped cloth. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture and the other rests on the lap. No physical people are visible.2014-01-12July 09 20102010-07-09A close photograph of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall black-and-gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a red bindi, a jewelled nose ring and large jewelled earrings. Layers of silver-and-gem necklaces, bangles and a gold chain cover its chest. It wears an orange and red silk garment and holds a ceremonial ritual object in one raised hand. Yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands surround it, with green foliage at the left edge and a stone wall behind.2009-12-26