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A golden deity murti. The murti wears a dark navy crown or mukut with jewelled ornaments, a red-and-gold sari-style garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces with red and green stones, and a pearl necklace. Its hands are raised in abhaya-style gestures. A red and white rose garland hangs over the top of the throne, and yellow flower garlands drape at both sides. The throne is decorated with silver filigree, rhinestone-like bands and golden drapery behind. No people are visible.

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December 19 20162016-12-19A gilded shrine niche framed by ornate golden carved arches and floral relief work. Within the arch stands a metal deity murti with a gold face, dressed in a red and gold sari with a golden border, wearing layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a tiara-like crown, and a garland of red roses and white flowers draped over the top. Yellow marigold garlands hang at its sides, and a gold-brocade cloth backs the niche. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated deity figure and temple architecture.2016-12-19January 19 20132013-01-19A golden deity murti of a goddess, seated and richly adorned with layered jeweled necklaces, pendant earrings, a jeweled crown, and a nose ring. She wears a red and gold blouse and a green sari with gold stripes, with a red and yellow garland of flowers draped over one shoulder. She holds a golden lotus-like object in one raised hand, and a golden arched backdrop frames the figure.2009-06-20May 14 20142014-05-14A golden metal deity murti seated in a shrine, adorned in an orange silk garment with gold zari border and a red-and-gold brocade cloth draped behind. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown studded with red and green stones, layered gem necklaces, rudraksha-style beaded malas in rust colour, and jewelled armlets. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Ornate gold-toned metalwork forms the background of the shrine niche. No physical people are visible.2014-03-15Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti adorned with an ornate golden crown, jeweled earrings and nose ring, red lips and a red bindi, and layered gold and jewel-studded necklaces. The murti's raised right hand holds a gold ritual object, and red and white flower garlands drape over its shoulder against a stone wall. Ceremonial gold decoration frames the upper left corner. Watermarked copyright text overlays the lower left of the image.2009-11-16October 04 20102010-10-04A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a deep red velvet curtain. She wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered necklaces and heavy stone-studded armlets. Her golden-red silk sari has a patterned border and she is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. Her raised right hand holds a lotus-like emblem and a figure stands to the left in a richly jewelled costume with a gold and white garment. No living people are visible.2010-08-06April 26 20122012-04-26A gilded metal deity murti seated on a throne in a temple setting, wearing an ornate golden conical crown and a red tilak on the forehead. It is adorned with red rose garlands, green leaf garlands, white flower garlands, layered jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings and golden armlets, and holds a raised golden hand gesture with a sprig of leaves. A green and gold embroidered cloth hangs behind it, and a gold-framed backdrop and stone pillar surround it.2011-09-18March 02 20162016-03-02 +2 copies