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A golden metal deity murti. The figure has long black hair with a jeweled crown and a red-and-gold forehead mark, wears a turquoise paisley-embroidered garment with a red shawl and a gold necklace, and holds marigold flowers in one hand. Behind it stand a gold arch, layered garlands of white jasmine, marigold and red flowers, and a second figure in a red silk outfit with gold trim and a gold turban. The statues are adorned with flower garlands, and the scene is lit warmly against a dark blue backdrop.

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A gilded metal murti of a deity seated under an ornate golden arch, dressed in a turquoise saree with paisley embroidery and a red border. It wears a crown, gold necklaces, large hoop earrings and bangles, and holds a small bouquet of marigolds and other flowers in one raised hand. Long dark hair falls over its shoulders, and sunglasses rest on its head. Thick garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers and sequins hang at its side, with a flowering arrangement beside it. The scene is a photograph of a decorated deity murti, not a living person, during a festival display.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29 +1 copiesA golden deity murti in a jeweled crown, nose ring, and blue silk sari with a gold-bordered pallu is seated before green and gold brocade. Red and yellow flower garlands hang from its shoulders, and it holds a bronze lotus-stem or ceremonial staff topped with a small green bird. A second golden figure in an orange turban and heavy gemstone jewelry stands at left, partly cropped. Both are statues, not living people. The setting is a temple-style decorative alankar.2011-10-01June 18 20132013-06-18Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure, a female deity, wears an ornate jeweled crown, a turquoise blue silk sari with gold border, layered diamond-style necklaces, a nose ring, and garlands of red and yellow flowers across her shoulders. She holds a golden lotus-shaped staff topped with a green bird figure. Behind her, a figure on the left wears an orange turban and ornate crown. The background is a green and gold shimmering cloth with an arched gold frame. No living people are visible.2011-10-01March 03 20112011-03-03June 18 20132013-06-18A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a female figure seated in a decorated palanquin or shrine setting, wearing a deep red silk sari with gold zari border, heavy gold necklaces, jewelled earrings, a crown with red and white flowers, and a dense garland of yellow marigolds and red and white blooms draped beside her. She holds a ceremonial staff-like object in one hand. Behind her are a red curtain and a painted peacock-feather backdrop with a stone architectural edge. No living people are visible.2008-12-26March 03 20112011-03-03October 01 20112011-10-01December 28 20082008-12-28