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Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a gleaming copper-gold face, red eyes and red lips, wearing an orange-red turban decorated with a jewelled ornament. Its raised hand is covered in pave-set jewels in white, green and pink, holding a gold trident with a yellow and purple flower garland hanging from the shaft. Ornate jewelled necklaces and armlets adorn the figure, and a gold ritual vessel is visible at the left edge.

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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled ornament and rhinestone-studded necklaces. It holds a golden trident with ornate scrollwork, and its other hand is covered in a bejeweled, rhinestone-encrusted hand-ornament with a raised palm. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang from the trident. Dark maroon drapery forms the background. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15December 15 20112011-12-15Close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. A large gold trident rests at upper left, and a silver-and-jewelled hand with abhaya-style palm is raised at center, studded with green and red stones and sparkling inlay. A garland of yellow, magenta and purple flowers hangs from the trident shaft. The murti wears a red garment and heavy jewelled necklaces with emerald and ruby pendants, and a metal face with kohl-lined eyes appears at upper right. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15Close view of a metallic deity murti, polished gold-toned face with painted eyes and red lips, wearing a bright orange turban with gold border and a jewelled crown ornament. Around the neck are multiple rudraksha malas with gold spacers, and a gold pendant. A silver trident is held at the left, and a jewelled silver hand-shaped ornament sits in front. Yellow and red marigold and flower garlands surround the figure. This is a statue, not a living person, and there is no visible crowd.2011-12-06Close photograph of a gilded deity murti's raised right hand in abhaya mudra, the palm facing outward, holding a golden trident (trishula) with a tall shaft. The hand, arm and shoulder are polished gold with engraved detailing, wearing a gold bangle and a thin chain at the wrist. Behind is a deep red velvet drape, with yellow and purple flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala with jewelled gold beads at the right edge. A gold-embossed panel frames the left side. No living people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2010-09-22Close side view of a gilded metal deity murti decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with multicoloured stones, a bright orange-red turban or cloth wrap, a diamond-studded necklace and ear ornaments. It holds a golden trident in one hand, while the other hand is raised in an elaborately stone-set abhaya gesture. Fresh yellow and red flower garlands hang at the shoulder, with a deep maroon velvet backdrop and gold-carved arch behind. A carved fiery flame motif appears at the right edge. No living people are visible.2009-12-16A golden metal statue of a deity murti wearing an orange-red turban wrapped with gold-bordered fabric and draped with rudraksha mala strands. The face is gold-coloured with painted dark eyes and red lips. Multiple rows of rudraksha beads, a jewelled silver-and-gold necklace and an orange shawl adorn the figure. A silver trident stands in one hand, and the raised golden hand is gesturing. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers surround the statue, with orange and gold drapery behind it.2011-12-17A close photograph of a copper-faced deity murti with a red-and-orange turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent. The figure wears a blue garment under layered gold and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and large jewelled earrings. Its raised right hand is covered in bejewelled ornaments and it holds a golden trident, while the left hand holds a lotus stem. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arm and a vessel rests at the lower edge. The background is a deep red drape. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30October 09 20102010-10-09A close-up photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity with a bright orange turban and jewelled crown, large dark eyes, red lips and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure holds a golden trident in one raised hand, wears pearl and jewelled necklaces, dangling gem earrings and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind it, a red velvet backdrop and a garland of red and pink roses with greenery. No physical people are visible; the statue is a deity murti, so a person is none.2010-08-28A gilded metal statue of a deity with a fierce moustached face, wearing an orange-red striped turban with a jewelled ornament and a crown-like headpiece. The figure wears a red-orange shawl with gold border, an orange-beaded necklace, and a rhinestone-studded armour-style breastplate. Its raised hand holds a trident and a silver mace-like staff. Red and yellow flower garlands and green leaves drape the figure against a teal satin backdrop with sequined dots. The statue is a deity murti in ritual decoration, not a living person.2011-10-18Close-up photograph of a copper-toned deity murti adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments. The figure wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crown ornament, large paisley-shaped earrings, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and rudraksha-style dark beaded malas with gold spacers. The raised right hand is covered in pearl and emerald-coloured stone work, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at the left edge. Sprigs of green leaves appear at the right. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-08-28