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Close-up of a polished metal deity murti with a smooth golden-bronze face, arched eyebrows, a vertical tilak mark on the forehead, and red-painted lips. An orange saffron cloth is wrapped around the head like a turban, and a garland of white and red flowers rests at the neck. Behind it is an ornate silver-gold metal backdrop with intricate openwork scrollwork. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.

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A close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti with a polished face, red lips, large painted eyes and a forehead ornament. The murti wears a white and red-gold banded headcloth or crown-like headdress topped with a carved golden finial, a bejewelled paisley-shaped earring studded with stones, and a deep maroon garment with heavy jewelled necklaces. Behind it are white cloths hanging on a rail and a gilded ornament on the right. No physical people are visible.2007-10-25June 27 20092009-06-27A close photograph of a large metal deity murti with a polished gold-toned face, red lips, and a white and red-bordered turban-like cloth wrapped over its head. It wears a maroon velvet garment decorated with white and gold beadwork, a jewelled necklace, and a large paisley-patterned earring. Green leaves and red flowers appear at the left edge, and a stylised metal flame-shaped ornament is visible at the right. The background is a grey stone wall.2007-10-25December 26 20082008-12-26A photograph of a metallic silver-toned murti or statue of a sage-like figure wearing an orange-and-maroon draped turban and orange shawl, with a red bindi on the forehead and red painted lips, under a copper-toned crown-like headpiece. The face is a polished metal sculpture, not a living person. Red velvet drapery is visible behind the figure, and a copper-coloured ritual object appears at the right edge.2007-08-26Close-up photograph of a polished metal deity murti with a large, expressive face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, a red-painted lip and a red bindi on the forehead. It wears an orange and gold brocade headdress with a pearl garland, a jewelled crown ornament set with white stones, red stones and a central red gem, and a jewelled earring with green and red accents. No physical people are visible.2010-06-08December 26 20082008-12-26November 25 20112011-11-25 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity figure with a copper-gold face, red bindi and red lips, wearing an orange and red turban-like headdress with gold brocade border. Garlands of red flowers and white jasmine drape the shoulders, and the figure's hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind the figure are ornate metal elements including a cobra-hood motif and a flame-shaped halo. A stone wall with a moulded cornice forms the background.2007-04-17June 29 20092009-06-29November 05 20102010-11-05Close-up of a bronze or copper-toned murti of a bearded-style sculpted face wearing an orange and green turban with gold border, decorated with a pearl and jewelled brooch and pearl drape, pearl and ruby earrings, a rudraksha mala, and surrounded by yellow marigold and red rose garlands. A silver ritual vessel appears in the foreground. No physical people are visible; this is a statue.2011-12-01