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Close-up of a gilded deity murti. She wears an ornate jewelled crown, large floral-patterned earrings, a nose ring, layered gem-studded necklaces and a green and gold silk sari. A garland of red and yellow flowers drapes over her shoulder, and a golden arch and red curtain frame the figure. A carved golden mace or staff is partly visible at left. No physical people are present.

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July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20June 03 20092009-06-03A golden metal deity murti. It wears a teal blue silk garment with a gold-bordered pallu, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a large red stone pendant, and jeweled chandelier earrings. Its raised hand holds a silver staff entwined with a serpent. Behind it are red velvet drapes, a bouquet of red roses and white flowers with green fern, a yellow and purple flower garland, and an ornate gold-carved arch. No physical people are visible.2010-08-28Close-up photo of a gilded metal deity murti. It wears a red and gold silk garment, layers of jewelled gold necklaces, diamond-studded earrings and a jewelled headpiece under a red and white flower garland. It holds a golden bird-headed staff and wears stacked bangles. Behind it are yellow, red and white marigold and jasmine garlands, with a gold-leaf panel at the upper left. No physical people are visible.2008-12-26July 20 20102010-07-20A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, a red tilak on the forehead and a nose ring. It wears a tall black headdress with an ornate jewelled crown and gold band set with red and white stones, and layered gold and pearl necklaces with red, green and white gemstones. The upraised hand holds a gesture with a jewelled bracelet, and the other hand rests open, also gold with a red stone. The robe is gold brocade. Behind it, a backdrop of round copper-coloured sequins and gold fabric. The figure is a statue, not a living person.2014-08-01A close photograph of a gold-faced deity murti. The face is polished gold with painted eyes, red lips and a nose stud, crowned with a jewelled headdress and white flower garland in the hair. It wears layered diamond-like necklaces, large paisley earrings, a green and gold silk sari with a magenta under-cloth, and a yellow and red flower garland draped over one shoulder. A gold ceremonial staff with a carved finial stands at left, against a red curtain and ornate gold backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-07-21Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti with a polished metallic face, black-outlined eyes, a red lip and a jewelled nose ring. The crown is studded with red, green and white stones, and large jewelled earrings hang at the sides. Behind it sits a golden ornamental stand, and a garland of yellow and purple flowers rests at the right. No people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti with a polished gold face, arched brows, a red-tipped nose ornament and a jeweled crown set with red, green and white stones. Large jeweled earrings hang from its ears and a layered gold necklace with green and red gems covers its chest. The raised hand holds a gold attribute, and a garland of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses rests at its right side against a red curtain and stone wall. The image is a photo of a statue, with no living person visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, black crown or headdress studded with red and green stones, and elaborate jewelled earrings and necklaces. It wears an orange silk garment with a teal sash and holds a golden ritual implement with a flame-like ornament. Purple and white flower garlands hang at the right edge, and a gold-embossed arch frames the background.2009-06-03 +1 copiesJune 29 20092009-06-29