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A seated statue in a silver and gold shrine, wearing an orange saffron robe draped over the shoulders, a golden-orange turban and a gold headdress. The face is dark stone with a red tilak mark on the forehead. It wears layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces with gold ornaments and gold armlets, and a garland of purple and pink flowers hangs at its sides. Behind it is a green cloth with gold motifs and an ornate silver frame. The statue is a depiction, not a living person.

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July 15 20112011-07-15A deity murti is seated in a shrine, dressed in ornate gold armour and jewellery with a red and orange turban and orange drapery. It holds a long staff in one hand and a golden object in the other. Its face is dark, and it is framed by garlands of red, yellow, white and green flowers arranged in tall arcs against a silver-patterned shrine backdrop.2009-07-07A dark stone or metal statue of a seated saint figure, not a living person, dressed in orange silk draped over the body with an orange turban and gold-trimmed edges. Heavy gold beaded necklaces with ruby-like ornaments and a gold armband adorn the figure, which holds gold-plated ceremonial objects in its raised hands. The figure sits on an ornate gold seat or throne in front of a green curtain with gold spots, framed by an intricately carved silver arch, and is decorated with purple and pink flower garlands and white flowers at its base. The statue is a murti with no visible people present.2012-04-14September 11 20112011-09-11A gilded, mask-like face of a seated figure dominates the frame, adorned with a pearl-and-gold headpiece, a red bindi, a nose stud and large jhumka earrings. The figure wears layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, a red and yellow garland, and an orange garment, with a golden hand raised in a blessing gesture. Behind is a green cloth with gold embroidery and carved stone pillars. This appears to be a decorated deity murti or statue in a temple setting, not a living person. No physical people are visible.2011-09-11A dark-faced statue seated on a gilded throne in front of a green curtain with gold dots, draped in purple and pink flower garlands. The figure wears an orange-saffron turban, an orange-saffron robe, a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead mala with white jewelled clasps, and a white-and-gold jewelled necklace. Its multiple gilded arms hold ceremonial objects, and a gilded lotus-shaped base with a small pile of flowers rests at its feet. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2012-04-14March 20 20142014-03-20February 09 20122012-02-09A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09A gilded metal statue of a deity murti stands centrally against a draped curtain of red, gold and maroon with sparkling embroidery. The murti wears a tall layered golden crown set with green, red and pink stones, a black headband with a white ornament, a shining gold face, and a multi-strand rudraksha and gold bead necklace over a jewelled collar of pink, green and white stones. Its hands show abhaya and varada-style mudras, with a red stone set in the palms. Orange and gold silk drapes over its shoulders, and a golden trident and drum-like ritual object appear at the sides. At the left edge, a person in an orange turban and rudraksha garland is partly visible. No live physical person is shown in the central statue.2014-03-17A black stone deity murti with four arms seated in a silver-framed shrine niche against a green cloth with gold motifs. The figure wears an orange-red sash and dhoti with a red-and-gold headwrap, a red tilak on the forehead, layered pearl and bead necklaces, a gold pendant, and gold bangles. It holds a damaru-like drum, a trident-like staff and other ritual objects.2013-03-31April 28 20132013-04-28