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A photograph of a golden metal deity murti adorned with a tall jeweled crown set with green and red stones, a red and gold garment, and layers of white jasmine garlands. A hand with gold rings and a gold bangle reaches in from the left to touch the murti's face or forehead. A green silk cloth hangs in the background beside gold-toned metalwork. No physical people are fully visible; only the hand is shown.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA close photograph of a golden utsava murti, a processional metal deity image with a tall gold crown and gold face, wearing a gold garment set with ornaments. Its chest and shoulders are draped in long garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, purple blooms and red roses arranged in bands. A human hand with bare arm, visible only at the left edge, is raised and touching the murti's forehead in a blessing or abhishekam gesture. Golden ornate arches and a red cloth form the background.2009-12-23A gilded deity murti is dressed for worship, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with a central floral medallion and red, green and white stones, plus matching jeweled earrings. It is draped in a cream sari with a gold border and a red velvet blouse with blue and magenta trim, adorned with layered white flower garlands, a gold necklace set with green stones and a gold waist chain. An orange shawl hangs at one side, and the deity's gold hands show an abhaya-type gesture and a downward palm. A pink flower backdrop and dark red curtain frame the figure.2014-09-28June 09 20092009-06-09Close-up of a gilded deity murti's face adorned with an ornate jeweled crown set with green stones and pearls, a gold forehead ornament, red lips, and pearl and gem earrings. A human hand with a red thread wrist band rests gently against the murti's forehead in a devotional gesture. Yellow and orange flower garlands and green leaves surround the face, and striped ornamental fabric with bright sparkle appears in the background.2018-12-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden throne (peetha) in a temple-style setting. The murti wears a red-orange cloth, a heavy beaded white and red jewelled necklace, and is draped in long garlands of yellow, white and red flowers, with a rudraksha-style beaded chain. A silver kalasha with green mango leaves sits on the murti's head. A person in a red-orange sari with gold border, wearing gold bangles and a beaded bracelet, stands at left, pouring or offering water from a brass vessel over the murti in abhishekam. Ornate gold throne carvings and colourful flower garlands fill the background.2015-06-02 +1 copiesA close photo of a gilded deity murti decorated with a jeweled crown of red, green and white stones and a long black hair braid, wearing an orange cloth and gold ornaments and necklaces. A hand holding a wooden stick or brush touches the murti's face at the left. Marigold garlands in yellow, orange and red surround the murti, with ornate gold carving behind it.2009-07-07Close view of a golden deity murti with a crowned head and red painted face, dressed in a red garment with silver and jewelled ornaments and draped in white jasmine flower garlands with yellow marigold accents. Behind it is a carved gold arch and rich red and gold textiles. No people are visible.2007-10-08A silver-faced deity murti wearing an orange turban and a maroon garment is adorned with red roses, yellow and purple marigold garlands, green leaves and a jewelled crown-like headpiece. A woman's bejewelled hand, with bangles and henna, places a small ornate jewelled finial or crown onto the murti's head. A partial view of gold ornaments appears at the top. Ritual dressing and decoration of the murti is shown against a dark background.2013-04-24Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall jeweled crown set with red, green and white stones and a golden framed backdrop. The face has painted eyes, a nose ring, and red lips. Large red and white jeweled earrings hang from the ears, and an orange beaded garland rests on the shoulders above a green silk drape with gold embroidery. No living people are visible, so the image shows only the statue and its adornments.2013-09-11Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall golden crown and a pale face with red lips and a red tilak. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, large drop earrings, and an orange silk garment with gold border. It is adorned with garlands of yellow-orange, red, green and white woven yarn flowers. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya gesture and the left hand rests open at the side. The background is a red wall and pale sky.2010-11-09