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A photograph of a deity murti, a gold-faced image adorned with a jeweled golden crown and a heavy layered necklace set with green, red and white stones. It is framed by thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds, with green leaves and a small coconut or kalasha-like vessel beside it. Behind the figure hang red and gold silk drapes and purple fabric. The image is a close, centered view of the decorated murti, possibly during a ritual adornment; no people are visible.

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A gilded deity murti of a goddess is adorned with thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigold strands. She wears an ornate crown with green and red stones and a heavy gold necklace set with emeralds, rubies and coins, plus a jeweled waist ornament. Coconut halves and green leaves frame the figure, and a purple and gold drape forms the backdrop.2015-07-16July 16 20152015-07-16September 19 20152015-09-19October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01A gold-faced deity murti. It is framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine strands and green leaves arranged in bands behind and around it. A tall green palm-like pole stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2008-10-01A gold deity murti of a goddess is decorated for festival worship, framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. She wears an ornate gold crown with red and green gem accents, a gold face mask, layered jewelled necklaces, and a blue-and-gold ornamented bodice, with white jasmine garlands draped over her shoulders. Gold ceremonial weapons and a tall palm-like pole stand beside her, and a jewelled gold shield-like ornament sits at her chest. No physical people are visible.2008-10-01March 10 20132013-03-10September 19 20152015-09-19September 19 20152015-09-19October 01 20082008-10-01A seated deity murti is decorated for a festival, framed by a large arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands. The figure wears a gold crown with a pearl-studded ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink skirt with gold border. Green sleeves and white flower garlands adorn the arms, and the hands hold a trident-like staff and a lotus-topped rod. A tall palm branch stands at the right beside an ornate red and gold canopy with floral embroidery. The background is a dark velvet drape with a red and gold ceiling overhead. No people are visible.2008-10-01