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Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial ratha or chariot fitting or processional wheel-hub decoration, with ornate engraved golden bands, floral garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses draped across it, and a gilded deity-like figure with a jewelled crown at right. A green draped cloth forms the backdrop and a golden staff is visible at top. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a richly ornamented golden ceremonial object. Its gold surface carries intricate relief patterns, ring bands and a crowned top with green jewelled elements. Behind it, more gold metalwork and a teal fabric draping are visible. No people are shown.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of an ornate golden deity murti. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and deep red roses are draped across it. A gold ornamental crown-like finial with green stone inlays appears at the right edge, and a golden background panel with floral engraving frames the scene. No people are visible.2010-09-22Close photograph of a gilded ceremonial object. Ornate gold bands and rings with small jewelled inlays encircle the upper shaft, and a gold-embossed base sits beneath it. A green cloth drapes behind, with gold ornamental fittings on the left and a stone column in the background on the right. No people are visible in the frame.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial pillar or staff wrapped in red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with purple flowers at the base. Gold bead strands and bands set with white stones decorate the metal, with an ornate gold base at the bottom. No people are visible; the blurred background suggests a temple or hall setting.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, shown from the chest to the waist. The figure wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, a large red central pendant, and an ornate jewelled waist belt. A garland of yellow marigolds and red roses hangs over the right shoulder, and the raised gold hand holds an object. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-22Close 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.2010-09-22April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a gleaming gold abhaya-style hand of a deity murti, raised with fingers together, the palm engraved with a star-and-floral motif. The wrist wears an ornate gold bangle and a black thread. A gold staff or trident shaft rises diagonally beside it, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the lower left and jewelled gold ornaments with red and green stones in the background. No people are visible.2010-09-22A gilded deity murti shown in a golden arched shrine niche, the image rotated sideways in the frame. Two gold-coloured deity figures sit side by side on a gold-and-red ornate seat; the upper figure holds a gold trident and wears a red headdress, the lower figure is seated and adorned. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow and orange marigolds with red and purple flowers. Behind them hang green and magenta silk cloths against a deep red backdrop. At the left edge, a gold ceremonial stand and a small figure in orange and white clothing appear partially. No people are clearly visible as physical persons beyond the partial figure at the edge, and no identifiable a person candidate is present; the figures are statues.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold cylindrical object. Red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands drape over the frame on both sides, with a purple flower at lower left. A gold ornate base is visible at the bottom. No people are visible in the scene.2010-09-22Close photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a crimson satin cloth, showing a gilded leg with ornate armour-like patterned covering, a small bell hanging from the ankle area, and silver bangles. Beside it stands a large polished golden shivalinga-shaped form with horizontal bands and a central gem, draped with garlands of white flowers studded with blue beads, yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. Above, a gilded crown-like ornament with green gem drops and a golden mace-like staff are visible. No people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA photograph, rotated sideways, of gold-clad deity murti in a temple shrine decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. Two gilded figures with jewelled crowns and faces are visible, one with red adornments and one with an orange cloth. Gold ornaments, a golden canopy edge and a red fabric backdrop surround them, with a stone carved wall at right. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears; the figures are statues.2010-10-16