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Close photograph of gilded deity murti in a dimly lit shrine. A tall golden crown and face of a figure with ornate jewelled necklaces, earrings and rudraksha beads dominate the right side. In the foreground a small gilded Ganesha-like murti sits before a peacock-feather halo set with white stones. Another golden figure with a crown and rudraksha malas stands at left beside a brass lamp stand. No living people are visible.

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January 22 20242024-01-22January 22 20242024-01-22A grouping of gilded metal deity murtis under warm, dim light against a black background. On the left, a small Hanuman figure with folded hands and a red tilak wears a rudraksha mala and pink cloth. Centre and right, larger standing deity murtis wear heavy gold necklaces, crowns and rudraksha malas, with orange and gold drapery. In the lower centre, a small figure seated before a halo-like backdrop holds a bow and arrow, with a metal trident-like staff and a brass kalasha-style vessel below. These are statues, not people, and no physical people are visible.2024-01-22Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated with a jewelled golden crown, layered gold necklaces, rudraksha malas and a trident beside it. A smaller ornate golden figure sits in front of a dark green peacock-feather style halo with white stone inlays, on an elaborate golden base. The warm, dim lighting highlights the metallic ornaments; no physical people are visible.2024-01-22A photograph of two gilded deity murtis adorned with jewelled crowns, earrings and layered jewelled necklaces, set against dark burgundy drapery under an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left wears a tall jewelled crown with a red gem and a crescent moon ornament and holds a hand near its face; the figure on the right wears a high jewelled crown with a trident-shaped backpiece and a bejewelled necklace of pearls and stones. Both are statues, not people, and no one is physically present.2009-06-13Close photograph of two gilded metal deity murtis adorned for alankaram, heavily covered in sparkling jewelled ornaments, crowns and necklaces. The figure on the left holds a golden staff topped with a small green parrot, and wears a striped crown with a tilak. The figure on the right wears an ornate jewelled crown and a large jewelled necklace. Red and white flower garlands frame the image on the right edge. No people are visible, and the figures are statues.June 13 20092009-06-13Two gold-plated deity murtis of a male and female form stand side by side against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, large paisley earrings, layered pearl and gem necklaces and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, paisley earrings and a jewelled necklace, with a red tilak on the forehead. Flower garlands of red and yellow blossoms frame the right edge, and part of a trident-like object appears at the left. The murtis are the only figures shown; no physical people are visible.2009-10-17June 03 20092009-06-03 +1 copiesAugust 18 20182018-08-18Close-up of two gilded metal deity murti figures decorated with jewelled crowns, sparkling gem-studded ornaments, earrings and necklaces, set within an ornate gold-embossed arch against a deep maroon velvet backdrop. The figure on the left holds a staff with a wheel-shaped finial, and a crescent moon ornament sits on the left crown. No physical people are visible.2009-06-13July 01 20092009-07-01