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A large gilded metal deity murti is seated within an ornate gold arched frame against a deep red drape. The figure wears an orange and gold turban topped with a jeweled crown, a red-and-gold tilak on the forehead, and a garland of yellow and red flowers. It holds a trident and a damaru-like drum, with a gold hand raised in blessing, and is dressed in a white dhoti with a yellow-green border over a green silk seat cover. A decorative golden hand rests at the frame's edge. No living people are visible.

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A gilded statue of a seated deity murti, shown in close view against a red draped backdrop. The figure wears an orange turban topped with a jeweled crown, a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow and red flowers, and a teal silk dhoti. Its raised hand holds a trident and a small damaru-like drum, with a cobra coiled on the trident shaft. A metal rod runs diagonally across the frame, and a jeweled peacock-feather ornament sits at the crown. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2014-02-02December 28 20082008-12-28A metal murti of a deity with a polished copper-toned face, painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an orange turban and a jeweled crown with gem-studded ornaments. Ornate jewelled earrings, layered beaded necklaces, and rudraksha-style mala beads adorn the figure, dressed in a green and gold garment. The left hand holds a golden trident while the right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with a jeweled, beaded glove. Red velvet drapes frame the murti, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the lower edge. No living people are visible.2010-09-07July 21 20102010-07-21Two gilded deity murti sit side by side on a throne-like seat against a red draped backdrop beneath an ornate golden arch. The figure on the left wears an orange turban and teal-blue dhoti, holds a golden trident and raises a hand in abhaya mudra, with a cobra coiled near his arm. The figure on the right wears a green sari, a crown and a long dark braid, and holds a golden staff. Both are adorned with rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, white and yellow flower garlands and red floral garlands. No living people are visible in the scene.2014-02-02October 03 20102010-10-03A gilded metal statue of a deity form seated before a bright red draped backdrop with gold trim. The figure wears a red and gold turban topped with a peacock feather ornament, a jeweled brow piece, and heavy jeweled earrings. It is adorned with an elaborate silver-white and red-jeweled chest piece, layered garlands of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers, a beaded gold collar, and a flowing orange scarf over one shoulder. Its raised hand is decorated with jeweled patterns, and a gold ornamental weapon with a green accent is visible at the right edge. No living people are visible.2011-10-05September 04 20142014-09-04December 04 20112011-12-04A photograph of two metal murti statues of a deity and consort seated on a white pleated skirt base before a red sequined drapery and a gold-leaf arch. The left figure, male, has a bright orange turban with a jewelled crown, holds a trident and a damaru-like drum with a raised hand, and wears an orange checked dhoti with bead anklets. The right figure, female, wears a maroon sari with a gold border, layered pearl necklaces and a long braid, holding a flower. Both are draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Ornate silver and gilt detailing covers the figures.2011-07-31Close side view of a gilded metal deity murti decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with multicoloured stones, a bright orange-red turban or cloth wrap, a diamond-studded necklace and ear ornaments. It holds a golden trident in one hand, while the other hand is raised in an elaborately stone-set abhaya gesture. Fresh yellow and red flower garlands hang at the shoulder, with a deep maroon velvet backdrop and gold-carved arch behind. A carved fiery flame motif appears at the right edge. No living people are visible.2009-12-16A photograph of a metal deity murti, with a copper-toned face, red lips and painted eyes, wearing an orange and gold turban topped with an ornate jewelled crown. It is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style dark mala beads, jewelled earrings and bracelets. The right hand is raised in a jewelled, beaded blessing gesture, and a golden trident rests at the left side. A green and gold shawl drapes the shoulders against a red velvet backdrop, with yellow and purple flower garlands in the lower corners. No physical person is visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-07