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A deity murti stands in a shrine decorated with garlands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and pink-and-blue flowers. The figure has a dark body, a golden-orange face with a red tilak, a tall silver crown and a silver nose ornament. It wears an orange silk sari with a gold border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a jewelled waist ornament. In the foreground at left stands a golden peacock-topped oil lamp with several small flames burning in its cups. Behind the murti is a gold arched frame and a deep red backdrop.

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A deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, dressed in an orange silk sari with a gold zari border and heavy jewelled ornaments including a silver-and-gold crown, a wide multi-stone necklace and a green-and-red gemstone pendant. The murti has dark skin and an orange-gold face with a red bindi and nose ring. Its arms are draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers, and a blue-and-white flower garland hangs at the top. Two lit oil lamps stand on a brass tray at the left edge, and a gold arch frames the shrine above.A decorated deity murti of a goddess. The figure wears a silver crown, layered silver necklaces, a red and gold silk sari with a decorative silver waist ornament set with a green stone, and a kumkum/vibhuti forehead mark. To the left, a brass oil lamp with lit wicks stands beside a brass bird figure. No physical people are visible; the scene is a photograph of an idol decorated for a devi darshan ritual.A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine niche framed by garlands of marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and pink-dotted white flowers. The murti wears an ornate silver crown with a crescent, a red-and-gold silk saree with a dark border, heavy jewelled necklaces and a green-stoned pendant, and carries a dark object at its waist. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand at the right edge, and scattered petals lie on the floor. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a goddess, shown in close frontal view. The face is painted golden-orange with a red bindi, a large nose ring and kohl-lined eyes, and the crown is a tall silver-toned headdress with a crescent ornament. The murti wears an orange-red silk sari with brocade borders and an elaborate layered jewelled necklace with green and red stones and a large green gem brooch. Its dark arms hold lotus-style objects, and an oil lamp with a lit flame sits at its right side on a brass plate. Garlands of white, yellow and red flowers and green leaves surround the figure, and a black tassel hangs from the waist. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing in a shrine niche. The murti wears an orange and gold silk sari with a patterned border and heavy silver and jewelled necklaces, a gem-set waist ornament and a black tassel. It is framed by garlands of marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and pink-dotted white flowers, with a gold arch behind. A brass oil lamp with lit wicks stands at the right edge. No people are visible.A close, vertical photograph of a deity murti decorated for devi darshan. The face is painted golden-orange with a red bindi, large kohl-lined eyes and a gold nose ring. It wears an ornate silver-and-gemstone crown, layered jeweled necklaces with red, green and pink stones, and an orange-red silk sari with gold border. Multiple arms with black-toned hands are visible behind, and the figure is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses against a gold arch. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a goddess with a golden crown and an ornate gold and gemstone necklace, wearing an orange silk sari with a brown border. The murti's face is painted yellow-orange with a red tilak and a nose ring. Garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds with green leaves surround the figure, and a golden arch frames it at the top. The image shows no people.Close-up photograph of a deity murti during Navaratri devi darshan at KAILASA Hyderabad. The orange-faced murti wears an ornate silver-and-gold crown studded with stones and a large jewelled necklace with red, green and pink gems. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses drape around it, and its dark hands are visible with orange-tipped fingers. Orange and brown silk drapery covers the body. No people are visible in the frame.A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, dressed in an orange and gold silk sari with a dark bordered pallu and a jewelled silver crown topped by a crescent. Her body is dark stone or wood, with a golden face, a red bindi and a large nose ring. Heavy silver and jewelled necklaces, a green stone pendant and a black tassel adorn her, while garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses wrap the figure and her multiple raised arms. Strings of white and green flowers hang at the sides of the shrine. No physical people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a goddess, standing in a shrine framed by garlands of marigolds, white flowers and red blooms. The murti wears a silver-embellished crown, a heavy silver and jewelled necklace, a red and gold sari with a jewelled waist belt, and a large green-stoned ornament at the waist. Its hands are raised. To the left stands a golden oil lamp with several lit flames, and blue and pink floral drapes hang at the top. No people are visible.A decorated deity murti of a goddess with a black body and orange-gold face, wearing an ornate silver crown and a large silver necklace set with pink and green stones. She wears an orange brocade sari with a dark border and jewelled waist ornaments, and her arms are adorned with bangles. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses surround the figure, with a white and blue-patterned floral backdrop behind her. No people are visible in the frame.A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a shrine niche, framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses. The murti has a dark face-painted body, wears a tall crown with silver ornaments, a large nose ring, and an orange silk sari with gold border and jewelled necklaces. Beside it stands a tall gold oil lamp with a bird-shaped top, holding several small lit oil lamps on its dish. No people are visible.