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A close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti, a Shiva-form statue with a serene face, red lips, black-lined eyes and a white and red forehead mark. Its long black hair is wrapped with rudraksha mala beads, and it wears a red, yellow and white marigold garland over a blue cloth. It holds a silver trident and a jewelled, sequinned hand-shaped ornament against a turquoise sequined backdrop. No living people are visible.

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A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a golden-bronze face, red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing a tall black hair crown wrapped with rudraksha beads and a jeweled crown ornament. It holds a silver trident in one hand and raises the other in a jewelled abhaya mudra. Red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves form garlands, with a bright orange and gold brocade cloth behind.2011-11-21Close-up photograph of a copper-toned statue of a deity murti with a polished metallic face, dark wig-like hair piled high and wrapped with rudraksha mala beads, a jewelled forehead ornament, and a red-lipped expression. It holds a silver trident in one hand while the other hand, gloved in white beaded and jewelled embellishment, rests on a long silver staff. The figure wears a red garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, an orange and bead-studded armlet, and garlands of red and yellow marigold-like flowers. The background is a turquoise sequined drape.2011-10-27Close photo of a golden-faced deity murti with black hair, a rudraksha mala crown and rudraksha necklace, red marigold-and-rose garlands, and a red garment with jewelled silver ornaments. It holds a silver staff with a silver vel-like tip, while a green cloth with gold motifs stands behind. No people are visible, and the figure is an image rather than a living person.2011-10-31October 25 20112011-10-25A close photograph of a golden-faced deity murti with long dark hair piled in a tall crown wrapped in rudraksha malas, a red and gold forehead ornament, red lips and dark painted eyes. It wears a green silk garment, layered jewelled necklaces, a red and yellow flower garland, and holds a silver staff with a sparkling crystal-encrusted hand-shaped ornament in front. A green gold-spangled cloth backdrop surrounds it. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a person.2011-10-29Close-up photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity with a serene face, red lips, black painted eyebrows and a red bindi on the forehead. Its long black hair is bound with rudraksha mala strands and a small brass horn-like ornament. The figure wears a red silk garment, a rudraksha necklace, a sparkling jewelled and beaded collar, and garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds. It holds a silver trident and a jewelled silver hand-shaped object, set against a green curtain with gold dots. A deity murti, no visible people.2011-10-31December 27 20112011-12-27Close photo of a bronze-gold metal statue of a deity murti, adorned for worship. The murti wears an orange-red turban-like cloth, a jewelled crown, long black hair, rudraksha malas and layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a silver trident in one hand while the other hand rests in a gold-toned mudra. Marigold and white jasmine garlands and orange drapery frame the figure. No living people are visible.2011-12-24September 23 20112011-09-23October 29 20112011-10-29Close-up of two gilded metal deity murtis with polished copper-gold faces, one in the foreground raising a hand with a green-tipped pointing gesture, wearing a layered rudraksha mala, a jewelled necklace, dark flowing hair and a rudraksha headband; red and yellow marigold garlands drape over the shoulders of both figures, and a decorated red garment with crystal ornaments shows on the second figure. A blue backdrop sits behind them. The figures are statues, not living people.2011-10-27A golden deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with a jewelled crown with red and green enamel, a gold face with red bindi and nose ornament, and a blue silk garment with heavy gold and gem necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the figure, and it holds a golden implement with a green bird-shaped finial in one raised hand. A teal fabric backdrop and stone wall surround it. No physical people are visible.2011-10-18