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Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, painted black eyebrows and red lips, and a red bindi. It wears an ornate gold crown inset with red and green stones and a grey rose, red flowers in the hair, and jewelled earrings and nose ring. A garland of red roses and a heavy jewelled necklace with green and white stones cover the chest, and a metal arm is visible at the left edge.

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August 28 20112011-08-28Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti face adorned with red roses on the head, a jeweled crown-like headdress, kumkum-red bindi, and an ornate jeweled nose ring with a crescent and red stones. Large jeweled earrings and a heavy embellished necklace of stones and sparkling gems frame the face, with green foliage garlands around the neck. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesClose-up of a golden metal deity murti of a goddess with a large jewelled crown and tiara studded with white and red stones. The face is polished gold with painted eyes, a red lip, and a jewelled nose ring. Ornate paisley-shaped earrings and a heavy multi-strand necklace of white, red, green and blue stones hang over a green and maroon silk garment with gold brocade. Red roses and a garland of yellow flowers rest at the right, and a gold hand holding an object appears at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2009-06-20A photograph of a gilded metal utsava murti of a goddess in a temple, shown in close view. The deity wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, a red and gold nose ring and a vermilion-marked forehead. Her body is adorned with layered gold and gem necklaces, long pearl strands and earrings. Thick red rose garlands and green leaf garlands hang over her shoulders and arms. She holds a gold ritual object in one raised hand, with red beaded bangles at the wrist. A teal silk backdrop and a carved gold arch frame the figure. The image is a statue, not a living person.2011-11-11Close-up photograph of a polished metal deity murti with a highly ornate jewelled crown studded with red, green and white stones, a tilak with red centre on the forehead, bold kohl-lined eyes, a red-lipped mouth, and a nose ring. Large jewelled earrings hang at the ears, and a red rose garland with a jewelled necklace sits at the lower right, set against a dark carved stone wall.2010-06-08Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti with a crown set with red, green and white stones, large kohl-lined eyes, a red-lipped mouth and a nose stud with pendant. Ornate gold necklaces, a red-and-white beaded collar and a jewelled armband adorn the figure. Fresh garlands of pink flowers, purple blossoms, yellow marigolds and green leaves drape across the murti. Blurred stone architecture forms the background. No physical people are visible.2011-12-01A close photograph of a copper-toned deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall jewelled crown and a dark bun, wearing a purple and gold brocade sari with elaborate diamond-style necklaces, paisley earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled gold waist belt. Her raised right hand holds a lotus bud, and a red and green and yellow flower garland drapes over her left shoulder.2010-06-07September 19 20112011-09-19Close photograph of a bronze-coloured metal deity murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, layered gold and gemstone necklaces and a dense ornamental collar. The raised right hand holds a lotus-shaped or flame-like emblem, and the wrists are stacked with bangles. A saffron-orange silk garment covers the body, with a long red rose garland draped over the shoulder and a white jasmine garland hanging at the side. A stone wall is behind the figure. No physical people are visible.2010-06-08Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a polished golden-bronze face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and a red lip. It wears an ornate gold crown studded with red, green and blue stones, with artificial flowers tucked into the hair. Layered jewelled necklaces, pearl-and-stone earrings, a nose ring and a rudraksha-like bead chain adorn the figure, with green foliage garlands at the sides. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-09-07June 20 20092009-06-20