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Close-up photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship. A golden hand holds a golden staff or instrument, with a yellow flower tucked near the wrist and a yellow thread tied around the wrist. Dense white jasmine-style garlands, a red flower and green-and-white floral garlands surround the figure. Ornate gold jewellery with turquoise, pink and green stones rests on a deep purple velvet cloth, and a red fabric shows behind. No people are visible in the frame.

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A golden deity murti of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, seated and richly decorated for Navaratri festivities. She is covered in dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine, red roses and magenta flowers, with a rudraksha mala hanging from one raised hand. She plays a large golden veena held across her body, wears a crown with jewelled ornaments, layered gold necklaces and a red and blue sari with embroidered borders, and has a red kumkum mark on her forehead. Zero physical people are visible in the scene.2008-10-06A close-up of a golden deity murti of Maha Saraswati, decorated with a tall ornate silver crown set with stones, a purple velvet garment with heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and a large white and yellow flower garland framing the figure. Green bead accents appear among the white jasmine garlands, and a golden veena-like instrument rests at the right edge. The setting is dark with red tassels visible at the top.2013-10-13October 09 20132013-10-09Close view of a gilded deity murti. The face has golden skin, red lips, a red tilak and a red and white vertical mark on the forehead. It wears a red and gold choker, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and large jewelled earrings. Garlands of red roses and white and yellow marigolds surround it, and a gold ceremonial staff curves across the lower frame. Teal cloth shows at the bottom. No people are visible.2011-09-30October 13 20132013-10-13Close-up of a metal deity murti in a procession or festival setting, adorned with yellow marigold garlands, white flower garlands, and red flowers. The figure wears a maroon and gold brocade garment, layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones, pearl strands, a pink beaded mala, and a jewelled waist ornament. A golden mace-like weapon with a curved top is held in one hand, and a gilded arm band is visible on the other side. Blurred dark background.2011-08-31October 06 20132013-10-06August 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesClose photograph of two metal deity murti in a procession, decorated with yellow and white flower garlands, red blossoms and purple flowers. The figure on the left has a silver-toned raised hand, a white dhoti with gold border and a teal-and-gold brocade shawl, with a jewelled ornamental necklace. The figure on the right holds a silver ceremonial staff with a crested finial and wears a purple silk garment with ornate silver and gold jewellery. No living people are visible.2006-10-29Close-up photograph of a richly adorned deity murti or ceremonial figure seated on a purple velvet backdrop. Gold ornaments with red, green and white stone inlay, a jeweled crown-like headpiece and white jasmine garlands with red and green flowers cover the figure. A hand in dark clothing at the left edge and a hand at the right adjust the ornaments. Orange and gold fabric is visible at the right, and a green cloth at lower left.2014-09-09September 23 20172017-09-23September 28 20142014-09-28