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A gilded deity murti. It is adorned with layered garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers and green leaves, plus a heavy jewelled necklace. Its four arms hold a trident-like staff, a lotus-like object and ritual implements. Behind it, a man in an orange garment and a flower garland smiles, partially visible at the top right, with a red backdrop. Several people's bodies are partly visible at the edges in light clothing. The image is a photograph of a temple or festival procession.

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A golden metal murti of a deity-like figure, shown frontally with a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and the left hand resting near the body. The head wears a tall orange turban topped with a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, plus a forehead ornament with a red centre. The body is covered in heavy layered jewellery: a jewelled collar, ornate multi-strand necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and a large pendant. Garlands of yellow, red and orange marigold flowers surround the figure, and an ornate gilded arch frames the top. The background is red fabric.2012-04-06A metal deity murti stands against a yellow draped backdrop, dressed in an orange shawl draped over the shoulders and across the chest, with a silver crown and a long white flower garland with red roses hanging to the waist. The figure wears jeweled necklaces, red and green stone ornaments, and a silver-embellished sash, with jeweled earrings. Adjacent garlanded deity figures are partly visible at the edges. No living person is shown.2013-03-08A gilded metal statue of a standing deity figure stands in a red and gold shrine niche, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown set with red and green stones and an orange turban-like cloth. The statue wears layered silver-toned and gem-studded necklaces over a maroon garment, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a sword on either side, while an orange shawl drapes from one arm. Yellow, red, orange and purple flower garlands frame the figure. This is a statue, so it is not a physical person, and the statue's identity is not established from the image.2012-04-06A golden metal murti of a deity with multiple arms stands at the center, wearing a jeweled crown, an orange cloth draped over its head, a jeweled breastplate, and a long white jasmine garland. It holds a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. Several people stand around in the background, including a man in a dark cap and men in light shirts. Orange walls frame the scene at dusk.2012-01-08April 06 20122012-04-06A golden deity murti. The figure wears a tall gold crown and an orange turban-like headpiece, with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and bangles in white and pink stones. One hand holds a golden vessel and the other is raised in a blessing gesture. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white roses frame the murti against a gold drape.2013-04-21March 07 20132013-03-07December 01 20112011-12-01October 19 20082008-10-19November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA metal deity murti of a goddess stands centrally, wearing an ornate silver crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and an orange shawl draped over the shoulders. Its raised hands hold a pair of tall silver staffs crossed in front of it. Thick garlands of white jasmine and red roses encircle the figure. Behind it hang green fabric with gold floral patterns and an ornate gold frame. The image is a photograph of a shrine-style decorated deity, with no people visible.2012-05-03Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti face, with glossy gold skin, painted red lips and dark eyes, wearing an orange turban with a striped gold-and-green border, a jeweled ornament with green and red stones at the front, and a strand of white pearls draped down the side. Surrounded by red, yellow and purple marigold and rose garlands, a green silk backdrop, and gold-embroidered cloth, with ornate gold and jeweled decorations at the edges. No physical people are visible.2011-11-30