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Close side view of a processional deity murti with a polished copper-coloured face, painted black eyebrows and eye, and red lips. The figure wears an orange-red silk garment with gold zari border and an orange shawl draped over the head and shoulders, decorated with dense silver-white and green-and-pink jewelled embroidery and a gold earring. Red and purple flower garlands and an orange cloth on a wooden pole appear at the right. No physical people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti or processional image with a painted face, black-lined eyes, red lips and an ornate jeweled crown, draped in orange silk with gold-thread borders. Fresh flowers, including red roses, white blooms and yellow marigolds, are arranged around it on green foliage, and a wooden pole stands at the right edge. No living people are visible, so the image shows only the murti and its floral decoration. The face is a statue, not a person.2009-07-07 +1 copiesSeptember 12 20112011-09-12 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a polished metal murti face, gold-toned with painted black eyebrows and eyes, red lips and a red bindi on the forehead. It wears a bright orange turban wrapped around the head, decorated with an ornate jewelled headpiece set with white stones, green and pink gems and dangling pearls. Matching jewelled earrings with pearl drops hang on each side, and a gold necklace of round beads is visible at the bottom edge. No physical people are present.2011-06-24Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, large red-painted lips, dark painted eyes and a red-and-gold turban-style headdress. The murti wears jewelled ornaments: large paisley-shaped chandelier earrings set with red and white stones, a crown ornament with red centre stone, a tiered jewelled necklace and ornate beadwork across the chest in red, green and gold. Red velvet drapes form the background, and a green leafy garland and a gold lamp stand are visible at the edges. No people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA gilded metal statue of a man, not a living person, is shown in close frontal view decorated for a festival. The figure wears a bright orange turban with a peacock feather and a jewelled brooch, a red garment under a cream and gold-bordered shawl, and heavy layered necklaces and a large jewelled chest piece studded with stones and pearls. Yellow and purple marigold and white jasmine garlands frame the figure against a dark background. A few gold ornaments appear at the lower right. a person cues are not clearly visible on the statue, so the identity is uncertain.2008-12-26July 07 20092009-07-07Close-up of a gold-faced deity murti adorned with black hair swept up under a jeweled crown and crescent-moon ornament. The face has red lips, a red bindi and nose ring, and large jeweled earrings. It wears a red and gold garment with a heavy studded necklace, and yellow flowers appear at the right edge.2009-06-28Close-up of a gleaming gold-coloured metal deity murti with a red-and-gold headdress, a jeweled tilak-style forehead ornament with a red stone, large jeweled earrings with red and green stones, and red painted lips against a yellow-green draped cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2009-06-28July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of a gold-plated murti, a deity image with a polished gold face, red painted lips and black-outlined eyes. It wears a red and gold brocade turban with a tall gold crown-like headpiece, jeweled white and red stone ornaments on the forehead and turban, pearl strands, and elaborate jeweled earrings. Red and green flowers appear at the lower left and a gold kalasha-like vessel at the right. The background is dark maroon drapery. No person is visible.2009-12-21 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, painted red lips and a red tilak, wearing an orange-and-gold turban and heavily jewelled ornaments set with diamond-like stones and red and green gems. A large ornate hand with a raised palm, encrusted with sparkling stones, extends toward the viewer, and red velvet draping forms the backdrop. Garlands of red flowers and greenery appear at the left edge.2010-07-13