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A close photograph of a gilded bronze deity murti with a tall ornate crown topped by a finial and a crescent ornament, a red tilak on the forehead, painted eyes and red lips. It raises one hand in abhaya-like gesture and holds a snake-topped staff in the other, wearing layered necklaces and armlets. Behind it hang a red-orange cloth and an ornate gold arch, with a white-clad person partially visible at the right edge.

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Close photograph of a gilded bronze deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate tall crown with carved detailing, a broad jeweled collar and heavy necklaces, and has painted black eyebrows and eyes with a red lip and green detail. The raised right hand holds a lotus-stem or flower-like object near the cheek. At left, a golden cobra-headed staff with a spoked wheel motif and a gilded hand rests against an arch of ornate gold carving. At right, another gilded figure in red-orange cloth is partly visible. No people are present.2011-09-19April 09 20082008-04-09A gleaming gold-toned bronze statue of a deity murti against a black background. The figure wears a tall conical crown with ornate scrollwork, a sunburst-style earring and a broad ornamented necklace. In its raised left hand it holds a small hand drum, and its right hand is raised in a flame-like gesture. The metal shows a polished, reflective finish and detailed engraved arm bands and chest ornaments.A gilded deity murti stands at the centre of the frame, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and pearl strands at its side. Its face is golden with red lips and large painted eyes. It wears layered rudraksha malas, a red gemstone pendant set in a jewelled necklace, and ornate paisley-shaped diamond-style earrings. One raised golden hand makes a blessing gesture, and the other hand holds a golden object. Yellow flower garlands and green foliage surround the figure against a deep red drape, with a gold-embossed canopy above.2010-01-02 +1 copiesSeptember 19 20112011-09-19Close photo of a gilded metal deity murti receiving abhishekam. A hand in an arm-bangle pours from a silver bowl held above the head, and the murti's face, chest and necklaces are smeared with yellowish paste. The murti has a crown, arched brows, red lips, and a raised hand holding a lotus-like object with a green parrot perched on it. Behind it hang red and orange cloths. Only a partial arm and hand of the person pouring are visible, so no complete physical people are shown.2011-09-19A gilded metal statue of a deity murti stands centrally against a draped curtain of red, gold and maroon with sparkling embroidery. The murti wears a tall layered golden crown set with green, red and pink stones, a black headband with a white ornament, a shining gold face, and a multi-strand rudraksha and gold bead necklace over a jewelled collar of pink, green and white stones. Its hands show abhaya and varada-style mudras, with a red stone set in the palms. Orange and gold silk drapes over its shoulders, and a golden trident and drum-like ritual object appear at the sides. At the left edge, a person in an orange turban and rudraksha garland is partly visible. No live physical person is shown in the central statue.2014-03-17A polished bronze four-armed seated deity murti on a lotus pedestal, photographed outdoors. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, earrings, and layered necklaces, holds a damaru-like drum in the upper left hand and a flame in the upper right, with lower hands in mudra. Behind it a saffron-orange cloth draped over a seat, a vibrant pink floral offering, and red-painted rocks. A teal cloth lies beneath the pedestal. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.July 05 20102010-07-05Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a pink silk garment with gold brocade, wearing a tall crown and a red bindi on the forehead. The figure holds a curved stem or staff in its raised hand and another ornamented hand near its chest, set against an ornate golden arch and dark background with a garland of flowers visible at the upper right.2010-09-26A gilt metal deity murti stands in a temple niche, photographed close up at night. The figure wears an ornate tall crown with floral and foliate repoussé work and a red tilak on the forehead. Its face is smiling with red lips. It is draped in white and red flower garlands, with a deep maroon bodice, layered pearl and bead necklaces and a pendant. A flaming halo or ornamental fire-form backdrop and a long ceremonial staff rise beside it, and carved grey stone pillars surround it. No people are visible.2007-04-17A close-up photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity with a bright orange turban and jewelled crown, large dark eyes, red lips and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure holds a golden trident in one raised hand, wears pearl and jewelled necklaces, dangling gem earrings and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind it, a red velvet backdrop and a garland of red and pink roses with greenery. No physical people are visible; the statue is a deity murti, so a person is none.2010-08-28