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A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a goddess figure seated against a backdrop of colourful flower garlands in yellow, red, white, green and pink. The figure wears a cream and gold brocade sari, layered pearl and ruby-studded necklaces, a jewelled headpiece, large round earrings and a kumkum dot on the forehead. Its raised left hand holds a small parrot perched on a stem, and bangles cover the arms. Long black hair in a braid falls over the shoulder. No physical people are visible.

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March 22 20082008-03-22A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a female figure with a polished golden face, red lips, black-lined eyes and a black crown-like headdress decorated with red and green stone ornaments and white jasmine garlands. She wears a white sari with gold borders, layered gold coin necklaces, a stone-set choker, large jewelled earrings and a jewelled waist belt, and holds a golden flame-like implement in one hand. The background shows ornate gold carving. No physical people are visible.2009-07-19Close-up of a golden metal deity murti with a gold face, large round earrings, a nose ring and red bindi, wearing a tall dark crown with gold bands and a vertical tilak. It holds a gold ceremonial staff and wears layered gold necklaces and a pink garment. Behind it is a backdrop of garlands in yellow, red, green, white and maroon marigold-style flowers.2008-03-22Two gilded metal murtis stand side by side in a flower-decorated shrine. The figure on the right wears a yellow silk sari-style garment, heavy layered gold and jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and a tall crown with gem ornaments. It holds a golden staff topped by a small green parrot. The figure on the left wears a yellow wrap, a dark beaded necklace and jewelled collar, with a yellow turban-like headdress. Behind them are garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, red roses and green foliage. These are statues, not living people.2010-12-26A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a polished golden face, arched brows, red lips and a red bindi, adorned with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, ruby-and-emerald earrings and a jewelled headpiece. Her long black braid is wrapped with gold ribbon and draped with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands. She wears an orange brocade garment and holds a golden staff topped by a green parrot. Behind her is a glowing orange and gold backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-11-21A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, adorned for worship. She wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, large ornate earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a green and gold silk garment. She holds a parrot-topped golden staff. The murti is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and rose and marigold strands, with red flower clusters on the left and right. No people are visible.2011-11-29September 16 20112011-09-16A gilded deity murti, seated before red velvet drapery and an ornate gold arch, is richly adorned with layered jeweled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, large jeweled earrings and an elaborate crown. It wears a white silk garment and holds a golden lotus-bud staff in one raised hand. A garland of yellow flowers and red roses hangs across its right shoulder. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, possibly Meenakshi or Parvati-type, decorated for worship. She wears a jewelled crown with a jasmine garland in dark hair, heavy stone-studded necklaces, bangles and earrings, and a gold sari. Red and yellow rose garlands and green leaf garlands drape the figure. She holds a green parrot perched on a golden staff, and orange and gold draped fabric forms the backdrop.2011-10-13October 19 20082008-10-19November 02 20132013-11-02Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a tall golden crown and a pale face with red lips and a red tilak. The murti wears layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, large drop earrings, and an orange silk garment with gold border. It is adorned with garlands of yellow-orange, red, green and white woven yarn flowers. Its raised right hand shows an abhaya gesture and the left hand rests open at the side. The background is a red wall and pale sky.2010-11-09