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Close-up of a gilded deity murti adorned with jewelled crown and ornaments set with red and white stones. The face is polished gold with a nose ring and a red-lipped mouth. Heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red flowers surround the figure, and a green embroidered garment with golden beadwork covers the shoulders. The murti is a decorated statue, not a person.

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A golden deity murti decorated for Navaratri Brahmotsavam sits in front of a backdrop of red roses and yellow and green flower bands. The face is gold with a red bindi, and the murti wears a jewelled crown with a red gem, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and rich jewelled armlets. A white jasmine garland drapes over the shoulders and crown. A silver peacock-headed ornament stands at the left edge. The scene is lit against a dark background. No people are visible.2008-10-01May 07 20172017-05-07A golden deity murti with a gilded face and red bindi is decorated with heavy silver-and-gold ornamental jewellery, a tall crown with red gem accents, and a green embroidered garment. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. A trident-like staff with red cord wrapping stands at the left edge. The scene is an ornately decorated alankaram of a deity murti, with no people visible.2008-10-02October 02 20082008-10-02A golden deity murti of a goddess stands adorned for worship, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, large jhumka earrings, a gold nose ring, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a green and orange sari-like garment. She holds a golden ceremonial staff in one hand. Behind her is a backdrop of garlands in red, white, purple, yellow and green flowers. The murti is a statue, with no physical people visible.2011-11-29Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned with a jewelled crown and ornate jewelled collar set with red and white stones. The face is polished gold with a nose ring and red-painted lips. The figure is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses, with green leaves at the lower left. No people are visible.2008-10-02December 13 20112011-12-13A close photograph of a gilded deity murti, with a golden face, red lips, kohl-lined eyes and a red bindi. It wears a black crown-like headdress edged with white and red jewelled ornaments, large pink and white jewelled earrings, and a jewelled necklace over a green garment. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers surround it, with green foliage and purple blossoms at the edges and a stone wall behind.2009-12-29A gilded metal deity murti is densely decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red, orange and white. The face is golden with a red-and-yellow tilak on the forehead. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown set with green and red stones, a jewelled collar and a red velvet cloth draped at the chest. Strings tied around the garlands hold them in place. No people are visible.2012-04-05October 01 20082008-10-01A gilded deity murti. It wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a jewelled necklace, layered white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands, and a golden hand holds a golden lotus-shaped vessel with a small green leaf. Green brocade drapes stand behind it, and the photo is a close-up of the figure's face and upper body in warm temple lighting.2011-10-21A gilded deity murti is decorated for worship, framed by dense bands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with red and green gem inlays, a white jasmine garland, and a heavily jewelled gold torso adornment with pink and green accents. A silver sceptre-like staff and a silver bird-shaped figure stand at the sides. Garlanded palm-stem decorations rise at the right edge. No people are visible.2008-10-01