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Close-up photo of a black stone deity murti with a silver repoussé crown and halo behind it, its face marked with white vertical streaks and an orange-red tilak on the forehead. A hand in an orange saffron cloth sleeve, wearing a beaded bracelet, gently wipes or cleans the dark face with an orange cloth. The silver backdrop is richly embossed. Only the hand and sleeve of one person are visible, indicating a ritual cleaning or abhishekam-type puja for the murti.

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Close photograph of a black stone deity murti. A hand. Red flowers and a bracelet appear at the right edge. The murti is adorned with silver repousse work and green-jewelled decoration at the lower left.2013-11-25Close photograph of a black stone deity murti with a silver crown and silver chest ornaments, its face marked with a red kumkum dot and white paint on the brow. A hand with a red beaded bracelet touches the murti's cheek. Red and yellow flower garlands and lemons hang around the figure. The silver repoussé work and jewelled necklace catch the light against a dark background.2013-11-25A photograph of a dark-faced deity murti with a silver crown and arched silver halo, adorned with a jewelled collar of red, blue and green stones, red and yellow flower garlands, and a white-and-red forehead marking. In the foreground at right, a man with long dreadlocked hair tied up, a beard, a gold hoop earring and a white forehead marking, dressed in a patterned gold and black garment, leans in close to the murti and works with his hands near its chest, apparently performing an offering or adornment. Another partially visible person with curly hair appears at the left edge. Night setting with dark background and green foliage at right.2017-05-23Close-up photograph at night of a dark-faced deity murti with a silver crown and silver ornate backdrop. The face has a red tilak on the forehead and white markings. It wears a jewelled collar set with blue, red and white stones, and a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds drapes over its shoulder. Silver carved birds and filigree surround the figure.2017-05-23A close photograph of a gilded deity murti with a large golden face, painted eyes, a jeweled crown with pearls and red stones, and ornate jeweled earrings and nose ring. A human hand. Yellow marigold garlands and a gold-embossed arch frame the murti against dark red drapery.2009-12-24December 20 20182018-12-20 +1 copiesMay 23 20172017-05-23Close photograph of a black stone deity murti with a tall conical crown, its face smeared with yellow and green paint and touched with red. A man's hand, with red-tipped nails, rests on the statue's head, applying the colored paste during a ritual. Deep red velvet drapes form the background. The statue is a carved image, not a living person, and no a person candidate is visible.2007-11-15A figure in profile at night touches a large ornate silver deity murti with both hands, one palm pressed to the metal face and the other raised near it. The figure wears a bare-shouldered leopard-print cloth over a red-brown lower garment, with rudraksha beads on the arms, small gold earrings, and long dreadlocked hair tied up at the back. The silver murti is adorned with a garland of red roses and yellow flowers, and gold-coloured ornaments. A lamp glows in the dark background beside palm fronds. The scene suggests a devotional darshan or puja. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the figure is described by role as a devotee performing worship at the murti.2017-05-23A photograph of a dark stone Dakshinamurthi murti under a tree, with a bare arm reaching in from the left to press an orange substance. The statue wears a band-patterned crown and ornate earrings, with a carved necklace and long hair visible. A silver-toned decorative arch frames the left side, and green leaves and branches fill the background. The forearm wears gold-toned bangles. No people are visible beyond the arm.2010-07-15Close-up photograph of a black-faced deity murti adorned with an elaborate silver crown and silver headdress with tiered curls, a red tilak on the forehead and white markings on the cheeks and chin. The murti wears a jeweled collar set with blue, red and green stones and is garlanded with red roses and yellow flowers. Behind it is a large dark silver-covered arch or prabhavali frame.2017-05-23 +1 copiesA man in a white shirt stands outdoors beneath a leafy banyan tree, touching the forehead of a large black stone deity murti with his right hand. The murti wears a tall crown and has a red tilak mark on its brow; a silver-coloured arched halo or backdrop stands behind it. The man has a small red tilak on his own forehead and gold bangles on his wrist. The scene suggests an abhishekam-style blessing at a roadside shrine.2010-07-15