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A gilded deity murti seated on a lotus-like base, adorned with a jewelled crown and a red-and-green turban, multiple faces, and a white silk dress with red and gold borders. It wears a heavy jewelled necklace and garlands, holds a veena and a trident, and is surrounded by gold coin garlands and a red velvet cloth with red flowers at its base.

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August 23 20152015-08-23Close-up of a gilded deity murti with three faces. The central face has a red bindi and red lips, and is adorned with a beaded necklace of red and green stones and pearls. No people are visible; the page describes a darshan event but the image shows only the statue.2015-08-23August 23 20152015-08-23August 23 20152015-08-23Two gilded deity murtis seated on ornate throne-like seats before dark maroon velvet drapes and carved gold frames. The left figure has multiple arms, an orange and white turban-style crown, a white and red garment, and a heavy jewelled chest ornament with red stones; it holds a trident and other implements. The right figure wears a teal silk garment with gold border, a silver crown, and a red-trimmed cloth. A printed poster with an orange-turbaned portrait is partly visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2015-08-23A richly adorned deity murti, gold-faced, decorated for an alankar with a crown of jewelled gems and a crescent ornament, an orange-red turban, and heavy layered diamond-like jewelled necklaces and paisley earrings. The raised right hand is embellished with jewelled designs and the left holds a gold trident. A red velvet drape forms the backdrop, with green leaves and gold objects, including five gold-capped sculpted finials with green stones, in the foreground.2010-07-13A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a smiling face, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled crescent crown and a jewelled ornament on the forehead. The figure is heavily adorned with layered diamond-studded necklaces, a green and red gemstone pendant, large jewelled earrings and bangles, and holds a lotus-shaped ornament in one raised hand. Red draped cloth forms the background. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2010-09-15July 20 20102010-07-20August 23 20152015-08-23A 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.2010-07-13A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti. It is adorned with dense jewelled necklaces set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies, large drop earrings, and gold armlets. The raised right hand holds a golden trident, while a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs at the lower left. A red drape forms the backdrop. No living person is visible.2010-10-04A golden deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch backed by red velvet drapery. The figure has multiple faces and many arms, wears a tall white crown decorated with jewels and a tilak, and is adorned with heavy gold necklaces, pearl-like strands and a teal green silk garment with embellished borders. Several hands hold ceremonial objects. No living people are visible in the scene.2015-08-23