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A life-sized devotional statue of a female deity stands before a gilded arched niche with red velvet backing and gilded columns. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a red and gold silk sari, layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with coloured stones, and a large jewelled pendant. Her right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Garlands of red and white ribbon-like flowers hang from her shoulders to the base. A purple cloth lies at her feet, with an offering tray in the lower foreground. No people are visible.

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A gilded statue, a deity murti, stands before a red velvet backdrop framed by gold carved panels. It wears a red and gold silk sari, a black crown with jeweled ornaments, heavy gold and jeweled necklaces, and layered garlands of red and white flowers. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. In the foreground a silver tray holds a mound of sweet offering. A brass lamp is visible at the left edge. No living people are visible in the scene.2024-10-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti standing in an ornate gilded arch and carved gold pillars against a red velvet backdrop, in a plain cream-walled room. The figure wears a tall golden crown, a jewelled necklace and a pink-red silk sari, with a garland of red and white flowers draped from the shoulders. The murti's right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. In the foreground, a rectangular block of sweet offering, possibly prasadam, rests on an orange and gold brocade cloth beside a tripod-mounted phone. A small brass bowl of petals sits at the left edge.2024-10-11A gilded metal murti stands in a gold-framed niche lined with red fabric embroidered with gold motifs. The figure wears a jewelled crown with pearls, red, green and blue stones, and a gold-threaded garment. Layered red and green flower garlands with pearl beads hang from the shoulders, with a large round gold pendant and silver chains with dark gems on the chest. The murti stands on a gold-patterned pedestal over a red cloth. No people are visible.2026-01-14April 25 20202020-04-25 +1 copiesA life-size silver-toned statue of a female deity stands before an ornate gilded arch and gold-brocade backdrop, with red drapery at left and a green palm frond overhead. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with red and white gems, a red bindi, large jewelled earrings, layered pink-and-green jewelled necklaces, a jewelled belt, and a green and pink silk sari. One hand is raised in abhaya-like blessing and the other is lowered, palm open. The setting suggests an alankaram adornment at a temple shrine. The figure is a murti, not a living person.2024-12-10A photograph of a silver-faced murti of a deity seated in a temple setting against a yellow wall. The figure wears a black crown with gold and jewelled ornaments and a crescent-moon motif, a gold-and-jewelled necklace, and a long garland of white jasmine, red roses, yellow roses and green leaves. A gold brocade shawl with purple floral patterns and teal borders drapes the figure, and a silver hand with a red stone rests at the side. Beside it, a second statue in green and gold attire is partly visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2024-05-10September 23 20122012-09-23A golden deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple shrine, dressed in a white sari with a pink and silver-patterned border and pink-and-gold brocade shawl. She wears a gold crown with a pink rose on top, layered gold necklaces, jasmine garlands across the shoulders and chest, and jasmine wrists garlands. Her right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and her left hand rests near her waist. Behind her a richly carved gold arch and gold drapery frame the shrine, with red curtains at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-11-10A golden-bronze deity murti of Rajarajeshwari is seated centrally before an ornate gilded arch with a deep maroon backdrop. The murti wears an elaborate jewelled crown with a triangular motif, a rich layered teal and magenta silk garment with gold-embroidered border, a long necklace of pink and white flower garlands, and heavy gold and gemstone jewellery including a coin-studded waist ornament. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra while the left rests open at the side. No people are visible.2024-02-26April 23 20122012-04-23A photograph of a gilded deity murti of a goddess standing in a shrine, adorned with a golden crown topped with a pink rose, white jasmine garlands draped on her neck, arms and crown, and gold jewelry including a layered temple necklace and jhumka earring. She wears a magenta and silver patterned sari with a pink border. Her right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and her left hand rests open at her side. Behind her stand an ornate gold-leaf backdrop and carved gold panels, with a red curtain visible at left. Hindu ritual decoration suggests Saraswati alankaram, though the deity form is shown as a statue with no visible person.2024-11-10A large gilded statue of a standing deity-like figure, depicted with a tall jeweled crown, red and gold garments, green and gold sash, and layered gem-studded necklaces and waist ornaments, raising one hand in blessing. It stands before a golden arched niche with ornate carved frame and gold velvet backdrop beside red drapery. A smaller figure in a dark red head covering and red and blue garment stands at the lower left, next to a lit oil lamp with a visible flame. Wisps of smoke drift at the upper left. No living people are visible apart from a hand at the lower left edge holding the lamp.2024-12-10