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A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing on a lotus pedestal before an ornate golden arched niche with carved makara-like figures and a round opening at right. The female figure wears a long garland, layered necklaces and a pleated skirt, with a red flower placed atop her crown. Her raised hand holds an object and a small red-tipped element rests at her side. Wet floor and scattered petals lie at the base. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing on a lotus pedestal within an ornate arched niche. A hand with a cloth or applicator is touching the statue's crown during abhishekam-style anointing. The figure wears a layered necklace, a garland, and a long drape, and holds a small object in one hand. Rearing lion or mythical animal carvings flank the niche, and a round opening is visible beside it. Wet floor and scattered petals suggest ritual washing. No physical people beyond the hand are visible.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A photograph of a gilded carved figure of a deity standing in an ornate arched niche within a golden-hued shrine. The figure wears layered jewelled necklaces and a pleated garment, with a red kumkum mark on the forehead and a pink flower garland draped over the chest. A carved canopy or hood sits above the head. Yellow petals or offerings lie on the floor, and a round window opening is visible to the right. No people are visible.2006-10-21A photograph of a small gilded copper-alloy standing deity murti on a lotus-based pedestal set on a stepped square plinth decorated with floral panels and a small figure carving. The murti wears a tall crown, floral earring, a long garland and a sash draped over the shoulders, holding a lotus bud in one raised hand while the other hand hangs gracefully. Water droplets are visible on the metal and the dark stone pillar behind it, with a blurred person in white clothing at the left edge and another gilded object at the left foreground.2007-10-25Close view of a gilded carved stone or wooden deity murti standing on a lotus-shaped pedestal within an ornate arched niche with makara and foliage carvings. The figure wears a tall crown, long garland and layered necklaces, and holds a lotus or ritual object in one hand. Behind it, a large gilded cobra hood and gilded rear wall fill the frame, with a round window opening to the right. Polished reddish floor reflects the statue. No people are visible.2006-10-28A blurred close-up photograph of a carved stone deity murti set within an ornate arched niche with foliate carving. The figure stands with a crown-like headdress and garlands, with pink flower petals scattered on the niche and at its base, along with scattered grains and red seeds on the floor. A round recessed opening sits to the right. No physical people are visible. A date stamp in red reads 21 10 2006 at the upper right edge.2006-10-21A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing on a lotus pedestal within an ornate arched prabhavali frame decorated with carved yali-like creatures and foliage. The figure wears a tall crown, a long beaded necklace and a flowing garment. The murti sits on a square base draped with a yellow cloth, with white and pink flower garlands and green leaves at the lower left. Behind it are a parked vehicle and a partly visible framed picture. A date stamp in red reads 25 10 2006 along the right edge.2006-10-25A standing metal deity murti of a goddess. She wears a silver necklace set with pink and white stones and a pendant with a red gem. Her right hand holds a lotus-like object while the left hangs down. Behind her is an ornate gilded arch with carved makara and foliage, set against a gold cloth and red patterned hanging. The image appears to be a decorated temple or shrine display rather than a person.2010-08-30August 12 20072007-08-12Close-up photograph of a golden carved temple wall. A standing female deity figure in a niche is framed by an arched kirtimukha-style gable and columns, wearing a tall crown, layered necklaces and a flared lower garment. A circular window with a dark opening sits to the right. No people are visible.2006-10-21October 25 20062006-10-25