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A photograph of a seated deity murti in a dark shrine niche. The figure has a golden-bronze painted face with a tilak, dark braided hair crowned with jewelled ornaments and a crescent moon, and a peacock feather fan behind. It wears a deep red silk sari with gold border, layered pearl and gold necklaces, pearl waist belt and armlets, holding a trident in one hand and a staff in the other, seated on a blue cushion. In the lower right corner, a framed photograph labelled "Pruchi Mahasy..." with dates 29 - 14 Jan 20... shows a bearded man in white robes, wrapped in red and white marigold garlands. No living people are visible.

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A golden statue of a seated deity murti with a smiling face, a tilak on the forehead and a dark braided hairstyle topped with a jewelled ornament and a peacock feather. It wears a red and gold silk garment with a pearl-strung waist belt, layered pearl and gold necklaces, bangles and an armlet. It holds a trident in one raised hand and a gold-banded staff in the other, seated against a dark red backdrop with ornate gold carvings at the right edge.A golden-toned seated statue of a deity murti with a smiling face, dark braided hair crowned with a crescent moon ornament and gold flower pieces, and a peacock feather rising behind the head. The figure wears a deep red silk garment with gold border, layered pearl and gold necklaces, a white pearl waist belt, and jewelled armlets. It holds a trident in one hand and a long decorated staff in the other, seated before an ornate gold carved throne back against a dark red velvet backdrop.A silver-toned figure, a statue or murti rather than a living person, sits on a dark red backdrop framed by ornate metal panels. The figure wears a red and magenta silk sari-style garment with gold-edged borders, a pearl-strung waist belt, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and large earrings. It holds a trident in one raised hand and a gold-banded staff in the other, with a peacock-feather fan behind. A small oil lamp with a flame burns at the lower left. The figure has a crescent and jewelled ornament on its crowned hair and a vertical tilak on the forehead.A gilded statue of a deity murti seated against a mustard-yellow wall, wearing a tall black and red jewelled crown with a crescent moon ornament. The figure has rudraksha malas, layered gold and gem-studded necklaces, a jewelled waist belt and a pink-and-gold silk garment bordered with green and gold embroidery. The raised right hand holds a rudraksha mala and a small yellow flower, and the left hand rests on the lap. A pink-and-gold silk drape and a bronze-toned lamp stand nearby, and a brown cloth lies on a small wooden side table. No living people are visible.2021-11-06A photograph of a seated deity murti in a gilded ornate arch with red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a red and blue sari with pink-and-blue borders, a dark crown-like headdress with white pearl strands and gold ornaments, a red tilak on the forehead, and layered silver and jewelled necklaces with a jewelled waist belt. White and orange-red marigold garlands drape the shoulders and arms, with pink flowers at the waist. One palm is raised in abhaya mudra and the other hand rests on the lap. Red and maroon cloth covers the base, with a palm plant at the right edge.2024-02-22A large golden deity murti of Rajarajeshwari sits in a central pose beneath an ornate gold arched frame with repoussé floral and peacock-like carving. The figure wears an elaborate silver crown with a triangular peak and radiant halo, layered silver and gem-studded necklaces, and a deep pink garland with white flowers. A teal and magenta silk skirt with gold border covers the lap, while the right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand rests open on the knee. A red velvet backdrop and a palm frond complete the shrine setting.2024-02-26KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA On 11/7/20242024-11-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a large ornate deity murti seated on a golden throne arch with carved lion-head and floral motifs, painted in copper-gold tones. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a tiger-striped garment, layered rudraksha-style malas, a white jewelled necklace with a red centre stone, and a gold garland framing the body. A gold trident leans beside it, with a silver trident, a peacock-feather fan, and a leopard-print cloth draped across the base. Flanking banners show floral and bird-patterned panels in red, blue, green and yellow. No physical people are visible.2021-01-06A golden statue of a seated figure in a red-maroon garment with a red and gold turban, pearl and bead necklaces, and white and red flower garlands. The figure raises one hand in blessing and holds a long staff topped with a golden finial. The statue sits on a gold-framed throne with carved bird motifs, in front of a backdrop of peacock feathers, with a red cloth behind and yellow flower petals scattered around. A potted plant appears at the right edge. The image shows a deity murti decorated for worship, with no visible people.2022-01-19A gilded life-size statue of a seated male figure dressed in a deep maroon-red wrap and dhoti with gold-bordered pallu, wearing a red turban with a jeweled gold ornament and a feather plume. The figure wears a vertical tilak on the forehead, red rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and armbands, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while holding a small ceremonial sword or blade in the other. A gold-embossed throne or peetha with ornate floral carving stands to the right against a dark red drape. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.November 14 20212021-11-14 +1 copiesA metal deity murti, silver-toned with gold trident, is seated in front of a dark red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a red turban and red shawl with gold stripes, a heavy jewelled necklace of white and coloured stones, layered chains, and matching earrings. It holds a gold trident in one raised hand, while the other hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Plain stone wall behind. No living people are visible.2007-08-11