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A photograph of a temple shrine showing two metal deity murtis dressed in white cloth. The larger standing murti on the right is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, a jewelled pendant and a crown, holding a small object in one hand, set against an ornate golden arched frame with carved lion-like motifs. To the left, a smaller murti is draped in white cloth with a gold necklace and a jewelled crown-shaped headpiece, resting on a copper-coloured pedestal. Carved stone pillars with floral relief stand in the background. No people are visible.

October 25 2012

September 27 2013

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A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown in close view within an ornate golden arch-shaped frame with leaf-pattern carving. The figure wears a white garment with a pale green border, multiple strands of rudraksha beads in brown and dark tones, a pearl necklace and jewelled ornaments, and a crown with a sparkling stone centrepiece. A red bindi marks the forehead. A garland of rudraksha and gold-coloured beads hangs above, and a red and gold textile sits behind. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.

February 24 2013

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January 21 2013

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A close photograph of a copper-gold metal deity murti standing inside an ornate arched copper frame carved with foliage and mythical bird motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white draped cloth with gold border. Layered beaded necklaces with pearls, green and red stones, and a large round pendant hang on the chest, and the raised right hand holds a small object. Behind, out-of-focus gold beadwork and a red and green fabric backdrop frame the statue.

A gilded metal murti of a goddess stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame carved with floral scrolls and mythical birds. She wears a white silk sari bordered with gold and multicoloured jewelled trim, a jewelled necklace with a large green gem and a crown-like headdress, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. A deep red fabric backdrop sets off the figure. Statue only, no physical people visible.

A gilded metal statue of a standing deity murti, wearing a white and pale-green draped garment, stands within an ornate golden arched throne-like niche with carved makara-style supports. The figure wears layered rudraksha malas, a white and red beaded garland with a heart-shaped pendant, and a tall crown-like headdress, and holds a small ritual object in one hand. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands decorate the surrounding shrine, with rudraksha strands hanging on the niche. No living people are visible; the statue is the sole subject, shown in a puja-decorated setting.

A golden metal murti stands within an ornate copper-toned arch frame decorated with scrollwork and peacock motifs. The figure wears a red silk sari-style drape, a gold pendant necklace, a white pearl garland, and rudraksha-style beads, with its right hand raised in blessing. A tall golden crown rests on its head with a red tilak on the forehead. Behind it are jeweled and sequined decorations in red, green and white. This is a statue, not a person, and it is not a visible living a person depiction.

A golden metal deity murti stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame carved with foliage and small animal figures. The figure wears a tall conical crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white silk garment with gold and multicoloured bead borders, plus a round pendant on a chain. One hand holds a ceremonial staff or lamp stand, the other hangs at its side. A dark red cloth forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.

A metal murti seated within an ornate silver-gilt arched throne (peetha) with floral carvings and lion-like side supports. The figure wears a pale silver-blue silk garment with green borders, layered rudraksha malas, a bead necklace with red stones, and a crown with a red gem. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The throne is framed by garlands of marigolds and white jasmine, with rudraksha strands hanging behind. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. The a person field is none because no candidate is physically present or depicted as a person.