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Close-up photograph of a decorated deity murti with a painted face and closed eyes, a red tilak on the forehead, and a tall black hair bun topped by a golden crescent moon ornament. The murti wears layered gold and pearl necklaces, red and green bead garlands, ornate gold shoulder pieces and a gold bangle-like armlet, and rests against a royal blue velvet backdrop. Its hands hold a long gold dish or tray. Pink and red flower garlands fill the background, with another decorated figure partly visible at the right edge.

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Close-up of a deity murti dressed in royal blue velvet sleeves trimmed with gold lace and rows of white pearl beads. The face is golden with a red bindi and white urdhva tilaka markings, framed by a tall black hair crown decorated with red and white stones and a gold ornament. The chest is adorned with layered pearl and bead necklaces, green and red stones, and gold pendants over a red and gold brocade garment. A blurred pink photograph with hands and bangles appears in the background, and a gold textile lies on the right.2021-01-09Close-up of a metal deity murti decorated for worship. The figure wears a dark headdress with gold and pearl ornaments, a large silver-toned pendant, layered gold and kundan necklaces with red beads, and rudraksha malas. Its face is metallic and eyes are closed. Flanking it are blue velvet arm-shaped decorations edged with pearls and gold lace. Gold and pearl garlands frame the right side. Blurred pink flowers and a painted backdrop appear behind. No physical people are visible.2021-01-09Close photograph of a decorated deity murti in a home temple shrine. The central silver-faced murti wears a tall gold crown with a crescent moon and star ornament, a pearl-studded headdress, and heavy gold jewellery with pearl and red bead necklaces and a rudraksha mala. Yellow marigold garlands hang above, with orange marigolds below and a pink flower at the side. Gold-clad murtis flank it on both sides, one in a red and gold brocade garment. No people are visible.2021-06-14Close-up of a bronze deity murti dressed in a deep red velvet garment with ornate gold and silver zari embroidery on the shoulders and sleeves. The figure wears a large jewelled crown with turquoise-edged medallion, layered pearl and diamond-studded necklaces, a pink-and-green gemstone pendant, and kundan bangles. Pink flowers frame the figure on both sides, and the murti's raised hand holds a small object. The setting is a temple shrine decorated for a festival.2021-04-17Close-up photograph of a decorated deity murti dressed in navy blue velvet with gold zari borders, layered white pearl necklaces, red and green bead strands, kundan stone floral jewellery, and a gold-and-pearl crown with a tall pearl headdress. The face carries a red tilak and the figure holds a gold hand. No people are visible; the image shows a dressed deity murti at a home temple setting.2021-04-18KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/24/20212021-05-24KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/24/20212021-05-24Close view of a decorated deity murti in a home temple at KAILASA Dhumbarai, Nepal, shown after abhishekam, alankaram and neivedyam. The metal figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a golden crescent and star, a black velvet base, and red velvet armbands edged with gold embroidery. Layers of pearl and bead necklaces, red and gold pendants, and yellow marigold garlands frame the figure against a red fabric backdrop. No people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a person.2021-05-03Photo 11689539KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 2/19/20212021-02-19KAILASA LOS ANGELES, USA on 1/25/20212021-01-25A decorated deity murti seated on a wooden platform before an ornate bronze arched backrest with a red velvet panel. The figure wears a royal blue and purple brocade sari with gold border, layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, a jewelled crown, and a red flower held in one hand. Yellow silk and gold-embroidered fabrics frame the scene. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2021-08-28