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A close-up of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. The face has painted eyes, red lips and a nose ring, and wears a jewelled golden crown with red and green stones and a white flower. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and is draped in a thick red rose garland and layered pearl, emerald and ruby necklaces over a dark blue-black garment. A blue backdrop and a stone pillar frame the figure.

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August 28 20112011-08-28A close-up photo of a copper-toned deity murti, a metal statue with a polished face, arched eyebrows and a small red bindi. It wears an ornate gold crown inlaid with red, green and blue stones and a rose at its side. Heavy jewelled necklaces, pearl-and-gem earrings and a nose ring adorn it, with a long garland of red roses draped over its shoulders. In its raised right hand it holds a trident-like ritual implement.2011-08-28 +1 copiesAugust 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, large dark eyes, a red bindi and a jewelled crown. It wears a multi-strand pearl necklace set with red stones, gold earrings, and a white flower garland with red blossoms at the lower right. The background is a blurred stone wall with warm lighting. No physical people are visible, and no a person candidate appears.2011-11-25 +1 copiesA metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, large jewelled crown and drop earrings, and a red and gold umbrella-like halo behind her. She wears a green silk sari with a red and gold border, layered jewelled necklaces set with green, red and white stones, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape her shoulders and arms. Her raised hand holds a stylised silver staff or sceptre, with bangles on her wrist. The murti is a statue, not a living person, and is shown against a pink background.2011-08-31 +1 copiesSeptember 30 20112011-09-30A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple setting, adorned with an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, a gold veil or shawl draped over the head, and a large red and gold fan-shaped halo behind. She wears layered jeweled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, large earrings and a nose ring. Red and white flower garlands hang over her shoulders. Her raised right hand holds a golden ceremonial staff topped with a green parrot-like bird figure, and gold bangles cover her wrist. Carved stone pillars and a red cloth form the background.2011-09-01Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, large kohl-lined eyes, a red lip and a red bindi, wearing a jewelled crown with a central ornament, and heavy layered necklaces and pearl and stone collars. Large jewelled earrings hang at the sides. Green leaf garlands drape over the shoulders, and a red cloth is visible at the lower edge. A green-and-gold ceremonial staff or implement with a bird-shaped top stands at the left against a teal backdrop, with a golden lamp flame blurred at the far left.2011-09-13Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti. The murti wears heavy jewelled earrings with pink and green stones, layered gem necklaces, and an orange and dark green garment, with purple and white flower garlands at the right. No physical people are visible.2009-06-03 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with green and red enamel, a red and white tilaka mark on the forehead, and a red bindi. It is adorned with a layered gold necklace set with red, green and white stones, a blue silk garment with gold border, and bangles. Fresh green leaf garlands and thick red rose garlands hang from the shoulders, and a yellow flower garland appears at the left edge. The raised hand holds a small green-tipped object. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-10-18June 30 20092009-06-30Close-up of a gilded deity murti. She wears an ornate jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a nose ring, layered gem-studded necklaces and a green and gold silk sari. A garland of red and yellow flowers drapes over her shoulder, and a golden arch and red curtain frame the figure. A carved golden mace or staff is partly visible at left. No physical people are present.2010-07-21