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A golden deity murti of a goddess stands in an ornate silver-and-gold shrine arch decorated with rhinestone-studded yellow cushioning. The murti wears a deep maroon and gold silk sari with a gold zari border, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a pearl and ruby chest piece, and a dark blue crown with jewelled ornament. Her raised hands hold gold symbols, and yellow flower garlands hang at her sides above a red and white flower garland draped from the top. Watermarked archive photograph; no physical people visible.

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A golden metal deity murti of a goddess, seated and adorned with an ornate red and gold jeweled crown decorated with white beads and blue and green stones, with a pearl tassel hanging at the side. She wears layered white pearl and bead necklaces, a red and gold silk sari with a teal border, gold bangles, and holds a lotus stem in one raised hand while the other rests open. A bejeweled braid with white floral ornaments hangs over her shoulder. Behind her is a painted backdrop of tree trunks and leaves, with a gold arched frame at the right edge.A metal deity murti stands in front of an ornate gold arched backdrop, adorned with a tall jewelled crown set with red and white stones, a heavy layered necklace of white and red stones, and a red and gold brocade garment. Garlands of white, yellow, maroon and green flowers hang on either side. One hand holds a small metal implement. The murti has no living people present in the frame.2010-11-14A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14A metal deity murti richly adorned with red and white stone jewellery, a jewelled crown with a serpent-like ornament, and a maroon and red silk garment. Pearl and ruby necklaces, a large gold ornament over the chest, and a decorated arm are visible. Behind it hang white flower garlands and a dark blue embroidered backdrop, with an orange-gold fabric with crystal trim on the right. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05March 24 20142014-03-24A gilded deity murti of a goddess stands in an ornate golden shrine niche with embossed copper arch and floral carvings. She wears a red and maroon silk sari with gold zari borders, a jewelled dark crown, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, and holds up one hand in abhaya mudra. Red and white flower garlands hang from the arch, and yellow marigold garlands decorate the sides. A kneeling golden figure with a flowered garland sits in front of her. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19December 19 20162016-12-19A gilded deity murti stands before a gold arch, dressed in a red silk sari with a wide gold brocade border. The figure wears a tall golden crown set with red and green stones, layered white pearl and stone necklaces, and drop earrings. Its four arms hold lotus-shaped and ornamental objects, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. The background shows a dark, textured wall. No physical people are visible.August 01 20142014-08-01A photograph of a gold-faced deity murti. The murti wears a tall dark crown with jewelled ornaments, a gold chest-plate and layered necklaces set with red and green stones, and it holds a trident and a gold staff. White and yellow flower garlands drape both sides, with red roses in the lower arrangements, and orange and gold silk cloth forms the backdrop within an ornate gold arch. No people are visible. Setting suggests temple abhishekam decoration.2016-12-09December 05 20162016-12-05A gilded metal deity murti stands in a niche framed by a red draped backdrop and ornate gold arch. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown topped with a finial, a black cloth beneath the crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, red earrings, and a red-and-maroon garment. It holds a trident in one raised hand and a small hand gesture in the other, with a further hand extended to the side. Behind it is a padded golden seat or throne edged with rhinestone bands and round embellishments. No people are visible.2016-12-05