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Close-up photograph of a life-sized deity murti with a smiling face, wearing a red and gold turban with a dangling tassel, gold earrings, layered pearl and beaded necklaces, a red and gold embroidered blouse, a green silk sash and a gold-patterned waist band. The murti raises one hand in a blessing gesture, and its hand and arm are gilded with a lace-like armlet. Marigold garlands are visible in the blurred background against a dark setting. No people are present.

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A seated statue of a figure wearing a red turban with a gold-trimmed fan-shaped top, a red silk garment with gold zari borders, a gold waist sash, a dark maroon lower skirt, and layered pearl and stone necklaces. The statue has a vertical tilak on its forehead, a raised palm, and a smiling expression. A brass oil lamp with several lit flames stands at right in front of an ornate embossed metal panel, with marigold and other flower garlands hanging in the background. The statue is a figure rendered in painted sculpture, not a living person.2024-06-09A seated statue, not a living person, depicts a smiling figure in a red and gold turban with a pearl-and-jewel ornament and tassels. It wears a red silk garment woven with gold motifs, a gold-and-green brocade waist sash, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, and a green shawl draped over one arm. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture and the other rests on the lap. A brass oil lamp with a lit flame sits at the left, and marigold garlands decorate the dark background with ornate golden metalwork at the right. The statue is a deity murti in a shrine setting.2024-06-09Close-up photograph of a life-size metallic golden statue of a figure wearing a black turban with a pearl-strand crown ornament and a red bindi-like mark on the forehead. The statue wears a hot pink silk blouse with gold woven patterns, layered silver-and-blue stone choker and long necklaces, and a white jasmine garland with red rose accents draped over one shoulder. Pearl bangles adorn the raised arm, which is shown in a blessing gesture, and pearl tassels hang from the side. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2024-02-21 +1 copiesA seated metallic murti of a deity-like figure, rendered with a smiling face, closed eyes and a red vertical tilak on the forehead, sits in a lotus-style pose against an ornate dark metal throne arch. The figure wears a red and gold brocade outfit with a golden sash at the waist, layered pearl and gem necklaces, jewelled armbands and a red and gold turban with a jewelled ornament. A green shawl drapes over the shoulders, and the raised right hand shows an abhaya-style gesture. Marigold and white jasmine garlands hang above and around the throne, and oil lamps burn on either side against a red cloth. This is a deity murti rather than a living person.2024-06-09A silver-toned statue of a deity murti stands in a niche against a yellow wall. It wears a maroon turban with a jeweled ornament, rudraksha malas, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a red garment with gold brocade. The raised right hand is in abhaya mudra, the left hand rests at the side, and a trident leans beside it. A green and gold border frames the figure, and orange and red flower petals lie at its base. A brass plate sits on a side table to the left. No physical people are visible.2025-05-04A photograph of a life-size golden statue of a male figure dressed in an orange turban with silver ornamental headpiece, red and green silk garment with heavy silver and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and a green-and-gold border draped over the shoulders. The statue raises one hand in blessing and holds a flower; roses lie at its feet. Brass oil lamps stand to the left against a yellow wall. No physical people are present, only the statue.A close photograph of a gilded statue or murti of a figure wearing a red and maroon turban with a jewelled ornamental crown, orange silk garment with gold brocade, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, a nose ring and red lips, decorated with yellow, white and green flower garlands. Behind it is another deity murti in red and black with silver ornaments, and a brass lamp stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.A golden-bronze statue of a seated figure in a maroon and gold turban with a jeweled ornament and dangling golden tassels, wearing a cream silk garment with gold brocade and maroon borders. The statue is draped with a thick yellow marigold garland and white flower garland, with layered gold and red-bead necklaces and a red bindi on the forehead. One hand is raised in blessing and the other rests on the lap, set against a dark backdrop with ornate gold arch framing. No living people are visible; the figure is a sculpted murti in a shrine-like setting.2024-12-05A gilded metal murti of a goddess stands before an ornate golden backdrop with a gold brocade cloth and red curtains behind. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown set with red and white stones, a red bindi, and long black hair. She has a green and gold brocade sari with a red pink border, layered with heavy jeweled necklaces, a studded waist belt, emerald-set armlets and bangles. One hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing while the other extends outward, palm open. A festive decorative setting suggests a temple or festival display of the deity murti.2024-12-10A bronze-coloured statue of a seated figure in a padmasana-like posture, shown against a black background. The statue wears a maroon and gold brocade turban decorated with pearl strands and a jewelled ornament, white urdhva-style markings on the forehead, a red bindi, and a cream silk garment with gold floral motifs and a deep maroon border. A yellow and white marigold garland hangs around the neck, over layered red bead malas and a gold and gemstone pendant with ornate choker necklace. The raised right hand shows an abhaya-like gesture while the left hand rests open on the lap. Gold filigree decoration frames the left edge, and floral garlands appear at the top. This is a murti, not a living person.2024-12-05Photograph of two life-size metal or silvered statues of deities in a temple shrine against a yellow wall. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban with a pointed gold crown ornament, a red dhoti-style garment, heavy layered pearl and gold necklaces, and a long rudraksha mala draped over one arm. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Marigolds and red flowers lie at its feet. The figure on the right wears a green garment with gold leaf embroidery, a crown with a trident-like ornament, and large earrings, with one hand raised in a blessing gesture. A brown cloth bundle sits on a small wooden side table at left. These are statues, not living people.2024-09-09A 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.