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A gilded metal murti of a goddess, shown standing with a flower-garlanded figure beside a red and orange draped backdrop. She wears a green silk sari with gold borders, a sheer silver-grey blouse overlay, layered gold necklaces with green stones, jhumka earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled headpiece, with black hair in plaits decorated with roses. Her raised hand holds a green-and-gold ceremonial implement, and tiered floral garlands of white and red flowers hang across the scene. Ornate gold carved architecture surrounds the figure. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.

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A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess seated on an orange and red draped throne, dressed in a dark green silk sari with gold zari border and a silver-grey sheer blouse layer. She wears gold necklaces with green stones, earrings, a jewelled crown, and a nose ring, with a garland of white flowers, roses and marigolds draped over her shoulders. Her raised right hand holds a flame-like object and a small green parrot-like bird perches near it. Ornate carved stone pillars and a red curtain form the background. No living people are visible.2011-10-05A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on an ornate throne, wearing a black crown with a red and gold headpiece, a silver-grey net blouse with a dark green silk sari bordered in gold zari, layered gold necklaces with green stones, and drop earrings. She holds a flame-like ritual implement in one raised hand and wears garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers draped over her shoulders and arms. Behind her hang red and orange silk drapes and an orange shawl, with carved stone pillars at the right edge.2011-10-05December 16 20112011-12-16October 13 20112011-10-13A 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.2011-09-11October 05 20112011-10-05October 12 20112011-10-12A gilded metal utsava murti of a goddess seated on a golden vahana-style throne, wearing a jewelled conical crown, heavy gold and gemstone necklaces, and a green and gold silk sari with a yellow lower garment. Her right hand holds a small kalasha with green leaves and she wears gold bangles and large earrings. A garland of yellow and red marigolds with purple flowers drapes over her shoulder. Behind her hangs a red curtain and carved temple pillars surround the shrine, with a golden ceremonial fan at the right edge.2010-10-13June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A golden metal deity murti of a female form stands in a temple setting, adorned with a tall black hair crown topped with a jeweled ornament, gold earrings, a nose ring, and elaborate layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones. It wears an orange brocade garment and a blue silk cloth at the lower body, with red and white rose and jasmine garlands draped across its shoulders and arms. One hand raises a golden ritual object, and a teal drapery and carved gold panel stand behind it against a stone wall.2011-08-19Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple, wearing an ornate jewelled conical crown set with red, green and white stones. It has a gold face with painted eyes, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, and is draped in a dark green silk garment. Heavy gem-studded necklaces and bangles adorn it, along with white jasmine garlands and red roses. It holds a golden ornamental staff topped with a bird figure and carries a silver tassel-like ornament. Stone temple walls with carved decoration form the background.2011-11-28 +1 copies