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A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple shrine, wearing a jeweled crown with red and white stones shaped like a cobra hood, large paisley-shaped jeweled earrings, and layered gold necklaces with black beads. A lotus bud is held in one raised hand. The figure is draped in a rust-red silk sari and garlanded with yellow marigolds and red flowers, with a silver kalasha and green leaves at the base. Gold patterned drapery is behind it. No people are visible.

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July 01 20092009-07-01July 20 20102010-07-20A close-up photograph of a copper-toned metal deity murti. The murti wears a deep orange-maroon silk garment with gold woven patterns, and yellow and magenta flower garlands rest at its right side. A golden embossed backdrop and dark red curtain frame the murti, and a partial metal figure with a trunk appears at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15Close-up of a metallic copper-gold deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall jeweled crown and a dense layering of gem-studded necklaces, large jeweled earrings and a nose ring. It wears a deep maroon and orange silk garment with a jeweled waist belt, and holds a raised hand with a lotus-like gesture. Behind it are garlands of yellow marigolds and purple-red flowers against a dark red curtain and an ornate gold-embossed backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal murti of a goddess, with a dark bun wrapped in white and orange flower garlands and a jewelled headpiece. Her face has painted kohl eyes, a red bindi and lips, and a nose stud. Heavy diamond-like earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a red sari fill the frame. A golden ornamental staff or weapon stands at left, and marigold and rose flowers surround her shoulders at right.2008-12-26A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple niche framed by an ornate golden arch and a deep red velvet curtain. She wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered necklaces and heavy stone-studded armlets. Her golden-red silk sari has a patterned border and she is garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. Her raised right hand holds a lotus-like emblem and a figure stands to the left in a richly jewelled costume with a gold and white garment. No living people are visible.2010-08-06A metal deity murti of a goddess, polished copper-gold, adorned with an ornate jeweled crown, large gem-studded earrings, layered diamond-like necklaces, and a jeweled waist belt. She wears a deep maroon and orange silk sari and holds a lotus bud in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over her right shoulder. Behind her are a red velvet curtain and an elaborately carved gold arch. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15July 01 20092009-07-01A close photograph of a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall black-and-gold crown with jewelled ornaments, a red bindi, a jewelled nose ring and large jewelled earrings. Layers of silver-and-gem necklaces, bangles and a gold chain cover its chest. It wears an orange and red silk garment and holds a ceremonial ritual object in one raised hand. Yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands surround it, with green foliage at the left edge and a stone wall behind.2009-12-26Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06September 07 20112011-09-07A close photograph of a gold-faced deity murti. The face is polished gold with painted eyes, red lips and a nose stud, crowned with a jewelled headdress and white flower garland in the hair. It wears layered diamond-like necklaces, large paisley earrings, a green and gold silk sari with a magenta under-cloth, and a yellow and red flower garland draped over one shoulder. A gold ceremonial staff with a carved finial stands at left, against a red curtain and ornate gold backdrop. No physical people are visible.2010-07-21