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December 18 20162016-12-18Close photo of a golden metal deity murti adorned for worship. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown studded with red, green and white stones and a red tilak on the forehead. Heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and shoulder ornaments in red, blue and white stones sit over a pink garment. Garlands of white chrysanthemums and red roses surround the figure, with green leaves behind. A pair of silver spears or vels with jewelled tips crosses in front, and gold hand-held implements appear at the sides. Draped gold and orange fabric forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18December 23 20162016-12-23October 27 20112011-10-27A golden deity murti is richly adorned and dressed, seen head-on against a red drape. It wears an ornate jeweled crown, a red-and-gold turban, and a heavily embellished silver-and-gold garment set with red stones. Two long steel-shafted staffs with ornate tips cross in front of its body, and the figure is framed by thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white jasmine with green leaves. Gold hand-shaped ornaments rest at its sides. No physical people are visible; this is a decorated image in a shrine-style setting.2016-11-06A gilded metal deity murti stands centrally, adorned with jewelled necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a long garland of white and yellow flowers over a magenta flower garland. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in front of a backdrop of dense red roses and green leaves. A blurred feathered fan or whisk and a partially visible second figure appear at the left edge. No living person is clearly visible apart from blurred hands at the frame edges. Decorative flower arrangement and ornate adornments suggest temple alankaram decoration.2013-02-24December 18 20162016-12-18A gilded copper murti of a deity stands in a green-curtained niche, shown in close view. The figure wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, a yellow silk garment, a layered necklace set with red, green and white stones, and a pearl-hung waistband. Garlands of pink and white jasmine and dried red roses hang from the shoulders to the base. The raised hands hold a spear-like staff with a flag-shaped banner, a trident-like weapon, and a conch-like object, and the forehead bears a red kumkum mark. Stone carving of a temple frame is visible at the left edge.2011-10-27A metal deity murti of a goddess stands centrally, wearing an ornate silver crown, a heavy jewelled necklace with green and red stones, and an orange shawl draped over the shoulders. Its raised hands hold a pair of tall silver staffs crossed in front of it. Thick garlands of white jasmine and red roses encircle the figure. Behind it hang green fabric with gold floral patterns and an ornate gold frame. The image is a photograph of a shrine-style decorated deity, with no people visible.2012-05-03A photograph of a deity murti, a gilded metal figure richly adorned for worship. The figure wears a tall orange-red turban-like crown encrusted with jewels and a central gem, large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, layered jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, and a red velvet garment edged with gold. Its raised right hand is covered in beaded jewelled designs and it holds a gold staff. Behind it hang red velvet drapes, and marigold garlands and green leaves are visible at the left. No people are visible.2010-07-13December 23 20162016-12-23