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A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands before a red velvet drape and ornate gold arch. She wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, large chandelier-style earrings, a nose ring, layered necklaces with red and green stones, and a blue-and-gold brocade garment. A garland of yellow marigolds and red and magenta flowers hangs on her right side. Her raised left hand holds a lotus-like stem, and a trident-like golden object is visible at the upper right. Part of a gold-toned ritual vessel appears in the foreground.

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A golden deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a tall golden crown, jewelled earrings, layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones, and a large red gem pendant. A garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers hangs over one shoulder, and its raised hand holds a golden ritual object. Red velvet drapery and carved gold framing surround the figure, with ritual brass vessels in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22December 28 20082008-12-28A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a golden crown and a red bindi on her forehead. She wears elaborate jewelled earrings, a nose ring with a crescent-shaped stone, and layered necklaces of pearls, red and green stones and a large red gem at the chest. A garland of red roses and yellow marigolds rests on her right side, and a red velvet curtain and ornate gold-embossed backdrop surround the figure. No people are visible.2010-09-22October 01 20112011-10-01A gilded deity murti is shown in close-up, wearing a tall ornate golden crown set with red and green stones, a red-stone pendant and layered jeweled necklaces, and large jeweled earrings. A thick red rose garland and a yellow marigold garland hang over its shoulder against a red velvet curtain and gold-embossed backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, and no one is identified as a person.2010-09-22A gold-plated deity murti seated in a temple shrine, wearing an ornate tall crown, heavy jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, large jewelled earrings and a nose ring. It holds a golden staff in its raised hand and is adorned with a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds with a purple flower cluster. A red velvet curtain and a carved gold arch frame the figure against a stone wall. No living people are visible.2010-09-22October 09 20102010-10-09A gilded deity murti. It wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a jewelled necklace, layered white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands, and a golden hand holds a golden lotus-shaped vessel with a small green leaf. Green brocade drapes stand behind it, and the photo is a close-up of the figure's face and upper body in warm temple lighting.2011-10-21November 05 20102010-11-05A 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.2010-10-13A close photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate golden crown with red and white gemstone trim, a red bindi, and a golden nose stud. It is heavily adorned with layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red-and-white garland of jasmine and roses drapes the shoulders and arms. A golden lotus-shaped object is held at the left side, and a green silk cloth with gold zari borders stands behind. Marigold and rose garlands fill the lower foreground.2011-10-21November 11 20112011-11-11