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Close-up of a copper-toned murti face wearing a bright orange turban wrapped with strands of white pearls and a white flower, with peacock feathers and gold jewelled ornaments at the crown. The face has black-outlined eyes, a red painted mouth, a small red bindi and a jewelled diadem. Red rose garlands and jewelled pendants and necklaces hang at the neck, with a silver ritual object in the foreground. The image shows a deity murti rather than a living person.

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August 28 20112011-08-28June 30 20092009-06-30A close-up photograph of a metallic murti, a sculpted figure with a polished bronze-gold face, red lips and dark painted eyes. The figure wears an orange turban wrapped with pearl strands, peacock feathers and a jewelled ornament at the crown, and an orange shawl falling over one shoulder. Red and pink garlands of flowers drape the neck and chest, with ornate jewelled earrings and a pearl-and-gem encrusted hand in front. A turquoise satin backdrop with dark dots sits behind. No physical people are visible.2011-08-28 +1 copiesClose-up of a polished metal murti with a gleaming copper-gold face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, a red bindi and bright red lips. It wears a vivid orange turban adorned with a jewelled ornament of white stones, red and green gems and pearl drops, plus a matching jewelled earring and a wide jewelled necklace set with red and green stones. Golden beaded ornaments hang at the lower left, and an orange cloth drapes the right side. Nothing here is a living person, so this is a statue depicting a figure, not a person.2011-06-24Close-up photograph of a metal murti or statue of a deity's face, with a polished copper-gold finish, painted black eyes, red lips and a red bindi-like mark on the forehead. It wears an orange-red embroidered turban with gold brocade, a jewelled crown-like ornament, pearl strands, and ornate jewelled earrings in pink, green and white stones. Part of a gold ceremonial trident or staff is visible at the left edge, and a deep maroon velvet curtain forms the background. No living people are visible. +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti wearing a vivid orange turban with a jewelled ornament, orange silk garment, and an elaborate jewelled necklace and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Red and white flower garlands hang at the shoulders, and a green fabric with gold dot pattern forms the backdrop. The murti's right hand, covered in sparkling white stone-studded fabric, is raised in blessing.2011-10-02December 01 20112011-12-01A close-up photograph of a metallic silver-toned deity murti of a Vaishnava-style figure wearing an orange turban with an ornate jewelled crown and a white-and-red urdhva-style tilak. The murti is dressed in heavy jewelled ornaments: large round earrings, a green and red gemstone necklace, a red teardrop-shaped stone pendant, layered gold bells and white flower garlands, and a rudraksha-style mala. The raised right hand is decorated with white beadwork and green and pink patterns. Red velvet drapery and red-and-white flower garlands frame the murti. No physical people are visible.2011-06-09A close-up photograph of a gold-coloured statue of a deity murti, shown in profile with a striped orange and gold turban topped by a jewelled crown ornament. The face has painted dark eyes, red lips and a red tilak. Ornate gold and red jewelled earrings, a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a sparkling white-and-gold embroidered shawl cover the upper body. A silver staff with a decorative head rests in the foreground, and red rose garlands surround the figure. Behind it hangs a turquoise satin drape with a sheen. No living people are visible.2011-10-20December 26 20082008-12-26September 07 20112011-09-07Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-coloured face, black-rimmed eyes and red lips, wearing an orange turban wrapped with gold trim and a jewelled crown with multicoloured stones. A jewelled tilak-style ornament with a red vertical stripe sits on the forehead, with large round jewelled earrings and a layered jewelled necklace with green stones below. Red drapery and white and red flower garlands frame the murti.2011-06-09