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A photograph of a large metal deity murti lying on its side on a grey floor, apparently being moved. The figure has a polished silver-gold finish, carved ornamental armour and a bent arm holding a long staff or trident-like shaft. It wears an orange cloth wrap over the head and body, and a torn grey-brown cloth hangs across the lower frame. Strands of white, red and green flower garlands are draped over its chest and arms. Behind it stand ornate golden metal frames with scrolled and feathered patterns. No people are visible in the frame.

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A large golden metal deity murti with multiple raised arms, rotated sideways in the frame, stands against a grey wall beside an ornate gold arch. The figure wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over its body, a tattered grey-brown cloth wrapped across it, and white and multicolour flower garlands around its neck. A white cloth lies in the lower left corner and a bell hangs from a red-cloth-wrapped arm at the top. No living people are visible.2007-04-19A photograph taken on a concrete floor showing a large ornate bronze deity murti lying on its side, mounted on a golden circular base with a scalloped, leaf-patterned rim and a decorated backing. The figure wears orange cloth wrapped around it and a strand of green and white beads draped across the body. Bronze pedestal blocks and long metal poles lie nearby, and a person in white dhoti and shirt stands at the upper left edge of the frame, with only their legs and feet visible.2007-04-19A brass deity murti lies horizontally on a concrete floor, draped in an orange cloth and garlanded with white and pink flowers, while wooden poles and straps are used to lift and move it. Several people in white ritual clothes with orange shawls stand around, and a man in a checked shirt on the left grips the poles. Ornate brass base pieces and a carved metal platform lie nearby.2007-04-19A large gilded metal deity murti lies flat on a grey paved surface, shown from above and partly rotated. The figure has multiple arms, an ornate crown, a jewelled belt and waist ornaments, and a bangle on the wrist. Several short iron rods or bars are scattered around it, and a wooden stick lies beside the head. The statue appears to be undergoing fabrication or repair. No people are visible.2013-11-29Close-up photograph of a gilded metal statue of a deity form dressed as a sannyasi, with an orange saffron turban and orange wrap, a tall ornamented crown with crescent moon ornament, red lips, black-lined eyes and a red bindi on the forehead. The figure wears a thick brown rudraksha mala and layered gold necklaces, and raises one hand in abhaya mudra while the other arm holds a ceremonial object. A white draped cloth forms the backdrop. The statue is a murti, not a living person, so no physical people are present.A photograph of a night ritual in which a large golden deity murti lies on a gold-embossed ornamental platform, draped in orange cloth and decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands. Wooden poles are placed beneath the platform for carrying. A devotee in white dhoti and shirt with an orange sash and a rudraksha mala leans forward with hands on the pole, while other men in white dhotis and orange sashes crowd around. Partially visible people stand at the edges of the frame, one with grey hair at the lower left and another at the lower right. The setting is an open concrete floor.2007-04-19A metallic murti of a deity with a polished silver-gold face and red lips, wearing an orange-red turban decorated with jeweled ornaments and a crown-like jeweled headpiece. A golden staff or mace rests against its shoulder, and its raised hand is encrusted with sparkling stones and colored gems. Red roses and a yellow marigold garland hang around the figure, set against a deep red velvet backdrop with an ornate gold arch at the top.2010-07-09Close-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.2007-04-19A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, its face turned to the side, wearing an orange-red turban with a pearl tassel and a jewelled ornament at the brow. It has jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace, and an ornate silver-and-gold armlet on the upper arm. The murti is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped in orange and green cloth with gold shimmer. The hand raised in front holds a jewelled silver ornamental piece studded with coloured stones. No people are visible; the statue is the only figure in the scene.2011-11-30November 25 20112011-11-25 +1 copiesA metallic statue of a seated figure in a brown-red turban and draped brown-orange robe, adorned with a multicoloured jeweled necklace and garlands of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. The hands are raised in a blessing gesture. Behind and around the figure are red silk drapes and ornate gold carved frames. The watermarked photo shows a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2017-02-09Close 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.2009-07-07