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Close photograph of a metal deity murti with a polished silver-gold face and closed eyes, wearing an ornate jeweled crown set with red, green and white stones. The murti is heavily decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers and a red velvet cloth, with gold and gem-studded jewelry at the chest. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated murti.

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Close-up of a golden metal deity murti, face and crown visible, almost entirely framed by dense garlands of red and yellow flowers. The crown is a tall jeweled headdress set with red, green and white stones in geometric patterns, with a red velvet band at its base. A red velvet cloth lies beneath the face, and a red and yellow kumkum-like mark sits on the forehead. Gold jeweled ornaments and necklaces are visible at the shoulders. No physical people are visible.2012-04-05A gilded metal deity murti is densely decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red, orange and white. The face is golden with a red-and-yellow tilak on the forehead. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown set with green and red stones, a jewelled collar and a red velvet cloth draped at the chest. Strings tied around the garlands hold them in place. No people are visible.2012-04-05A photograph of a deity murti, a metal face with a red bindi, dressed in a crown-like headdress set with green and red stones, a red garment and heavy jewelled necklaces with gold coin ornaments. The figure sits amid dense garlands of red, yellow and white flowers, with a purple silk cloth draped below. A partially visible person in a green garment stands at the left edge. The image shows only the murti and garlands, not a ritual being performed.2012-04-05Close-up photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, with a golden face, a jeweled crown and a red cloth draped over the head. The figure wears an ornate bejeweled armour-like covering set with red, green and white stones, and large jeweled pendants hang on either side. Thick garlands of orange, purple, maroon, green and white flowers frame the figure. No physical people are visible.2010-11-14Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti of a Vishnu-form figure, its face painted with a white urdhva pundra with red central line and red lips, wearing an ornate jewelled crown studded with green and red stones. Red and yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands drape over the crown and shoulders, with a large red rose garland at the neck. Jewelled earrings and a sparkling embellished collar surround the figure, and a golden mace or staff-like object is visible at lower centre against maroon drapery.2009-07-05 +3 copiesClose photo of a deity murti. The face is golden with a white urdhva-pundra tilak marked by a red vertical line, and red lips. It wears an elaborate crown and body covered in sparkling gold-and-jewel ornaments with green and blue stones. Garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds with green leaves drape the neck, shoulders and background. Dark red curtains frame the scene. No people are visible.2009-07-05 +3 copiesClose-up photograph of a gold-plated Shiva lingam adorned with a dense garland of red and yellow marigold-type flowers and white jasmine strands. The lingam is decorated with an elaborate gold jewelled covering set with red and green stones and gold pillar-like ornaments, and gold crown-like finials with dark glass drops rise above it. Red and pink blossoms and green leaves frame the scene against a dark background. No people are visible.2009-11-16Close-up photograph of a copper-toned deity murti heavily decorated with flowers. The face is polished bronze with a serene expression. The head wears a jewelled crown set with red and white stones and a green gem, and the neck is covered with gold ornaments, ruby-and-emerald pendants, dark beaded malas and a coin-studded necklace tied with red thread. Garlands of red and white flowers frame the figure, and a bundle of straw or grass lies at the left edge.2012-04-05Close-up photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship, its gleaming silver-gold face partly visible among layers of ornaments. It wears heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, beaded and rudraksha-style malas in brown and gold, and sparkling earrings set with red and green stones. Dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves surround it, with an orange cloth draped at the upper left and a golden ritual vessel with a flower near the centre. The surrounding foreground is blurred gold and red.2012-04-23 +2 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07 +2 copiesOctober 13 20132013-10-13December 12 20162016-12-12