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A photograph of a bronze-toned standing deity murti on a white cloth backdrop. The figure stands on a tiered lotus-style pedestal, wearing a tall ornate crown, elaborate necklaces and armlets, and a jeweled waist girdle. One hand holds a small pointed ritual object upright, and the other is raised near the shoulder. The statue is shown alone with no physical people present.

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A photograph of a seated bronze deity murti in a golden-brown patina, set on a stepped lotus-moulded pedestal against a plain white cloth backdrop. The figure wears a tall conical jatamakuta-style crown with carved tiers, large earrings and a layered necklace, holding a small object in its raised right hand while the left hand rests on the raised knee. The legs are crossed in a relaxed posture, with banded anklets and armlets visible. No physical people are present.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA photograph of a polished brass or bronze statue of Nataraja, the dancing Shiva deity murti, standing on one leg on a lotus-patterned pedestal against a plain light grey cloth. The figure has four arms, one hand holding a small drum, another raised in an abhaya-like gesture, with a flowing sash and a tall crown. The metal is warm gold-toned with visible wear. No physical people are present.A gilded metal standing deity murti photographed against a plain pale cloth backdrop on a dusty concrete floor. The figure wears a tall conical crown with a large radiating sunburst disc behind it, has elongated arms with bangles, and wears a pleated, ornately engraved dhoti-style lower garment. It stands on a tiered round pedestal over a square base with four ring handles at its corners. No people are visible.A gold-toned metal statue of a dancing deity murti stands on a small base against a plain white cloth backdrop. The figure has four arms outstretched, one hand holding a drum-like object and another holding a flame, with a tall crown and a belted waist cloth. The statue is a photograph of a sculpture, with no physical people present.A gilded bronze standing figure of a female deity murti, tall conical crown, jewelled necklace, arm bands and waist belt, one hand raised in a gesture, the other hanging at the side, standing on a round base. A hand with a ring rests on top at the upper left, and a person in white dhoti stands behind. Photo shows a ritual or festival setting with a red and gold cloth at the top left.2013-07-13A polished bronze standing statue of a female deity murti on a square lotus-petal base against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall conical crown, large earrings, a broad jewelled waist sash and pleated lower garment, with a bangle-clad raised hand holding a small flower bud with red-gem accents. Its face has red lips and dark-outlined eyes, and it is photographed in a studio-style setting with a tasselled red cloth at the bottom edge.Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityA polished bronze standing statue of a female deity on a lotus pedestal against an orange velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall conical crown, large earrings, a bindi, and a long pleated lower garment with a jewelled waist belt. Her raised left hand holds a flower bud, and her right arm hangs relaxed with bangles. The statue is a murti rather than a living person, and the scene contains no physical people.2007-Making-of-Kailasa-in-Los-Angeles +1 copiesA polished bronze standing figure of a goddess on a lotus-petal base, set against a rust-orange velvet backdrop with tasseled fringe. The figure wears a tall conical crown, large earrings, a multi-strand necklace, armlets and a pleated patterned lower garment with a jewelled waist belt. Her raised right hand holds a serpent with red-jewelled eyes, and her left arm hangs relaxed with a bangle. The metal is glossy with red-lipped features and a small dot on the forehead. No people are visible; this is a statue.A close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned bronze statue of a deity murti against a plain black background. The figure wears a tall conical crown with a crescent ornament, large ear ornaments, a broad ornate collar necklace and armlets with scrollwork. Its arms are extended, and the waist is wrapped in a richly decorated dhoti band. The face has a slight smile and a central forehead mark. The statue is shown without any people present.