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Close-up photograph of a deity murti or ceremonial figure dressed in orange and maroon silk with a gold-bordered sash, wearing a tall decorated crown with rows of sparkling stones and a central red-and-white jewel. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang on both sides, and a gold metal base is visible at the bottom. No physical person is visible; the figure is a statue or murti.

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Close-up photograph of a ceremonial figure draped in orange and maroon cloth with a gold-and-maroon patterned border, wearing a tall crown-like headdress set with rows of white stones and a central round red-and-white jewel. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang on both sides, and a polished silver-toned base appears at the bottom. The face is not visible, so no identity cue is evident. The setting is a temple-like space with red drapery behind.2011-02-02Close-up photograph of a deity murti or decorated figure draped in an orange cloth with a maroon and gold-bordered sash. Multiple garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers hang over both shoulders. A row of three silver-toned bands studded with white stones runs across the head, with a round gold ornament set with a red stone at the centre of the chest. A large woven golden hat-like shape frames the top corners. The background is softly blurred in red and blue. No person's face is visible.2011-02-02Close-up photograph of a deity murti draped in an orange and gold-bordered cloth, wearing a multi-strand jewelled necklace with a red stone pendant and a heavy gold chain with round gold beads. Two tall pillars of flower garlands frame the image, built in alternating bands of yellow, purple, red, and white blossoms with green leaves. The murti sits on a gold ornamental base or vessel. No people are visible.2010-12-31A figure seated on a red satin cloth is almost entirely covered by yellow and purple marigold garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. The head wears an orange and maroon patterned turban topped with green leaves and a large ornate gold headpiece, with a band of rhinestones across the forehead. The body is wrapped in orange cloth and a wide gold-embossed waist ornament, with maroon and gold borders on the wrap. Bare feet with silver anklets appear at the lower left, and a blue cloth hangs at the upper right. The figure appears to be a decorated deity murti or a ceremonially dressed figure rather than a clearly visible person, and no face is shown.2011-02-02July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up of a ceremonial figure seated on a golden throne-like seat, with its face covered by a red-and-gold saffron turban and a white cloth wrap edged in teal and gold. A three-tier jeweled headpiece with a red central gem sits across the forehead, and thick garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers hang on both sides. A pink silk drape and gold-edged cushion frame the figure. Only clothing, garlands and ornaments are visible; no face or identifying features can be seen, so no person is identified.2010-09-15A close photograph of a black stone Shivalinga wrapped in a red-orange cloth, adorned with a gold-and-diamond band across its middle, a red gem ornament, and a gold bead necklace draped down its length. Fresh garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, purple blooms and green evergreen sprigs frame the linga on both sides. A gold base or yoni pedestal is visible at the bottom. No people are visible; this is a deity murti shown in close view.2010-12-28Close-up photo of a dark stone Shivalingam draped in an orange-red silk cloth and dressed with an ornate gold necklace set with rows of white stones and a central red-and-white gemmed pendant. Gold beaded chains hang down the sides. Marigold-yellow, purple and white flower garlands frame the right and left edges. A red tilak mark sits on the lingam's base and a yellow cloth forms the background. No people are visible.2010-12-28July 20 20102010-07-20A decorated deity murti. It wears a golden naga-hood crown with five hooded serpent heads set with green and black gemstone drops, and a red-orange cloth wrap. Heavy yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands drape over both shoulders. A jewelled belt-like band with a red stone pendant and a gold-brocade shawl sit across the torso, and a gold fluted base or pedestal rises below. The background shows ornate gold repoussé metalwork and a pink silk drape, with a blue and gold brocaded cloth below. No physical people are present.2011-09-09A decorated stone Shiva lingam, a deity murti, is the main subject, draped in an orange cloth and wrapped in red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. A five-headed golden cobra hood with green-stone drops arches over it, and strands of brown rudraksha beads hang from the shoulder. A wide gold belt with a band of white stones encircles the base, and a silver trident-like ornament hangs at the centre. Pink and blue fabric is visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-10-27July 20 20102010-07-20