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A close photograph of a gilded deity murti, a small statue with a golden face, red-painted eyes and a jewelled forehead ornament. It wears a tall red velvet crown studded with rhinestones in diamond and band patterns, an orange-red shawl and ruffled red fabric draped over the shoulders. Multiple rudraksha mala strands hang across the chest with small gold and white floral garlands. The hands are gold, one raised in abhaya-like blessing and the other lowered, and a leopard-print band is tied at the waist. Behind it sits an ornate gold-toned frame and a small golden figure. No living people are visible.

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Close photo of a golden metal statue of a seated sannyasi figure, with a black cylindrical hair crown wrapped in rudraksha beads, a jewelled forehead ornament with red stones, and painted eyes. The statue wears layered rudraksha malas and a red-orange wrap over a bare chest with a leopard-print cloth at the waist, and its raised right hand and left hand are bare metal. Behind it are orange marigold petals, a gilded ornate backdrop, and red satin garlands. No living people are visible.Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, dressed in a blue skirt and a blue brocade shawl with silver and gold floral motifs. She wears a tall red velvet crown studded with rows of white stones and a gold-and-red jewelled forehead ornament, and a long necklace of brown rudraksha beads. Her raised hand shows an abhaya-like gesture and the other hand rests open at her side. Behind her stands an ornate gold repoussé arch framing a red velvet backdrop.A small metal murti of a seated figure in a gold crown with a jewelled band, wearing a red satin garment edged with gold brocade and a golden shawl, draped in rudraksha malas and red and white bead garlands. The figure's palm is raised in blessing. Pink flowers lie at the base and a red and gold cloth covers the altar behind. Behind it are gold and pearl necklaces and a blue-clad figure. No physical people are visible; the murti is a statue, not an in-person individual.2024-08-17Close photo of a gilded metal deity murti dressed for worship, wearing a tall maroon velvet crown edged with rhinestone bands and a red tilak on the forehead. The murti is draped in rudraksha mala beads and a marigold-like orange sash, its raised hands gilded, and is surrounded by pink, red and yellow roses arranged as a garland. Behind it, an ornate silver-toned frame and a maroon velvet cloth with sparkling trim frame the altar. No people are visible.A small bronze murti of a deity figure dressed in a red and gold silk sari-style garment with a gold brocade border and a red fringed shawl, wearing a red jeweled turban with a crystal centrepiece. Red and white bead garlands and rudraksha beads hang around its neck, and pink silk flowers are placed at its base. Behind it, a large framed photograph shows a robed figure wearing gold and pearl garlands and a rudraksha mala. The setting is an indoor ritual display on a red patterned cloth.2024-06-29A small bronze-toned statue of a seated sage figure dressed in red and gold satin with a gold-brocade crown, wearing a dense collar of rudraksha beads and red and white garlands, with a raised right hand in blessing. Red and gold fabric and an embroidered red-and-gold cloth lie beneath, with pink silk flowers at the base. Behind it, a gold-and-pearl garland, a gilded object and a blue deity figure appear on the altar.2024-08-18A metal murti of a deity stands on a pedestal in a temple shrine, dressed in a red shawl and a thick red marigold garland that reaches to its feet. The figure wears a blue and silver turban with a gold brooch, rudraksha beads, gold shoulder ornaments and a gold chain, and holds one hand raised in a blessing gesture. A purple flower rests at its base, and other garlands and pink cloth appear in the background, with a gold-and-white floral patterned platform below.2024-08-27A small metallic statue of a seated or standing guru figure, dressed in a red satin garment with gold brocade borders and a gold-embroidered crown with a red-orange cloth. It wears layered rudraksha malas, red and white beaded garlands and pearl-studded gold ornaments, with pink flower petals at its base. 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Red and orange rose petals lie scattered at its base. Behind it, gold and pearl necklaces and a gold ornament hang against a patterned backdrop. No physical people are visible.2024-06-25A small golden metal murti of a saint-like figure stands centered on a red and gold patterned cloth, wearing a gold crown with embedded stones and an orange band, a red satin garment with gold border trim, and a shawl draped over one shoulder. Its neck and chest are covered with rudraksha mala strands, red and white beaded garlands and gold necklaces. Pink flowers lie at its feet. Behind it, a backdrop shows a painted image surrounded by strings of pearls and gold beads, and a blue velvet cloth edged with gold appears at the right. The figure is a statue or doll, not a living person.2024-08-14Close-up photograph of a small golden murti of a sannyasi figure with a tall, voluminous black curly hair crown, a jeweled red-and-gold forehead ornament, and a saffron-orange draped garment. Several strands of brown rudraksha malas hang across the chest, along with white beaded and green-leaf garlands. The figure is surrounded by bright red satin and orange marigold garlands, with a gilded metal backdrop and a small brass object at the left side. Appearance-based identification is not established, so this is a deity or devotional statue rather than a person.