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A photograph of a decorated deity murti standing within an ornate silver-embossed arched shrine niche. The figure has blue-toned skin, a tall crown, and many arms holding ritual objects, dressed in a gold and maroon silk garment with embroidered borders and a heavy jewelled ornamentation of red, green and white stones across the chest and waist. A golden shawl drapes on either side of the figure and gold fabric covers the base below. A brass oil lamp stands at the lower right of the shrine. No people are visible.2016-04-04A richly decorated deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch in a temple shrine. The murti wears an orange and gold silk garment, a heavily embellished jewelled cape in red, blue and gold with mirror-like studs, a tall crown with a crescent ornament, and layered gem necklaces. It holds a gold staff in one hand and raises the other in abhaya mudra. Colourful tassel garlands hang at the left and right edges, and a gold lion-shaped base is visible at lower left. No physical people are visible.2016-05-08A golden metal deity murti stands under an ornate gilded arch with carved floral and mythical-creature motifs on a temple wall. The figure wears a blue sari-like cloth, a tall gold crown with a red bindi, layered pearl garlands, a red-and-green stone-studded necklace and a gold pendant. One hand holds a small object near the shoulder while the other hangs open at the side. The murti stands on a gilded pedestal on a pink cloth, with a red fabric edge at the right. No physical people are visible.2012-05-11Photo 11702461September 15 20132013-09-15April 14 20132013-04-14 +2 copiesFebruary 11 20122012-02-11June 17 20132013-06-17A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti decorated for worship. The face is polished silver with red bindi, red lips, and a nose ring, wearing an ornate crown studded with jewels in green, red, and white. It wears layered diamond-style necklaces, a blue blouse under an orange-gold shawl, and a jewelled waist belt. Red and orange flower garlands drape over the shoulders and arms. A brass ritual implement with a lotus-like top stands at the left edge, and the background shows a grey stone wall. No physical people are visible.2007-09-24June 21 20132013-06-21A photograph of a metal deity murti standing before a gold and yellow ornamental backdrop embellished with silver-toned crystal borders and jeweled medallions. The murti wears a tall black crown with white and red stone ornaments, a white and red jeweled necklace over a maroon silk garment with gold brocade, large gold earrings, and a red tilak on the forehead. It holds a silver vessel in one raised hand. A gold-toned ornate metal shrine frame is visible at the upper left. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19A photograph inside a temple shows a black stone deity murti. Silver hands, a silver waist band, and a silver crown adorn the murti, with white jasmine garlands around it. Lit oil lamps stand in a silver arched frame behind and beside it, and a small bottom corner shows a blue-and-white logo. No people are visible in the main scene except a partially visible head at the right edge.2012-05-16 +1 copies