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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.

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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.2010-09-15Close 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 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.2010-09-22December 15 20112011-12-15Close 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.2009-12-16Close 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.2011-12-06October 09 20102010-10-09August 21 20112011-08-21A 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.2010-08-30November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesNovember 08 20142014-11-08 +1 copiesAugust 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copies