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A gilded deity murti stands against an ornate gold relief backdrop with swirling floral scrollwork. The figure wears a tall, jewelled crown with red and white stones and an elaborate multi-coloured necklace with a large central pendant. Its robe is covered in dark blue velvet with silver-toned embroidery, circular medallions and floral motifs, and large turquoise earrings hang from the ears. One hand is raised in abhaya mudra. No people are visible; the statue is the sole subject, shown in a temple setting.

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December 19 20162016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A gilded deity murti stands in a golden shrine niche, dressed in a dense covering of royal-blue velvet and silver rhinestone work. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown, layered gem necklaces, large earrings and an elaborate chest ornament with pearl drops, and its right hand is raised in blessing. The silver-edged garment is studded with red, green and white stones. Behind it are carved gold panels with a pierced lattice window, and white drapery hangs at the right edge.2016-12-19A bronze deity murti stands in a frontal pose with one hand raised in abhaya mudra, dressed in an elaborate ensemble of navy velvet and crystal-studded silver-toned embellishments. A tall jewelled crown with red and green stones tops the head, and layered necklaces with blue, red and white stones adorn the chest. Ornate gold repoussé metalwork forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19September 18 20132013-09-18A richly decorated deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch in a temple shrine. The murti wears an orange and gold silk garment, a heavily embellished jewelled cape in red, blue and gold with mirror-like studs, a tall crown with a crescent ornament, and layered gem necklaces. It holds a gold staff in one hand and raises the other in abhaya mudra. Colourful tassel garlands hang at the left and right edges, and a gold lion-shaped base is visible at lower left. No physical people are visible.2016-05-08A deity murti seated on a throne-like altar, richly dressed in a dark navy-blue garment densely embroidered with silver, gold and multicoloured gem-like motifs, with a gold and red sash across the chest. The figure wears a tall white and silver crown, a large layered necklace with green and red stones and a central pendant, and gold arm ornaments. A gold and silver ornate arched backdrop frames it, with gold ceremonial fans or shields on either side, a golden staff at right, a red curtain behind, and a garland of orange and white flowers at the edge. The image is a photo of a statue, with no physical people visible.2016-03-27August 19 20172017-08-19 +1 copiesAugust 19 20172017-08-19A bronze deity murti stands in a decorated shrine, wearing a tall jeweled crown set with red, green and white stones and a dark headband. It is dressed in a purple silk garment with gold brocade and heavy white and blue jeweled necklaces, earrings, armlets and a waist ornament with pearl drops. A gold-and-yellow embroidered cloth with crystal borders frames the figure behind it. In the foreground, the tips of red-purple ornaments and a golden lamp stand are partly visible. The figure's right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand rests open at the side.2016-12-19A decorated deity murti is seated within an arch of yellow marigold garlands on a dark red upholstered throne. The murti has a red tilak on its forehead, a tall ornate crown, layered gold necklaces and a teal-green garment with an orange and red patterned shawl. It holds a ceremonial staff in one hand. Behind it stands an elaborate gold-toned carved backdrop against bright pink drapery.2016-12-05A standing deity murti decorated for worship in a gilded temple shrine. The figure wears a tall crown set with red and white stones, a dark green garment, and a heavy jewelled necklace with red and blue gems. Long garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over both shoulders, and the right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it stand ornate gold relief panels and a patterned latticed screen. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-05