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A golden deity murti of a seated goddess is the central subject, shown in a photograph taken indoors. The figure wears a black head covering with a jewelled ornament and a red bindi, a pink and red silk saree with a teal-blue skirt panel, and layered white jasmine garlands with red flowers. Elaborate silver-toned necklaces, a tasselled braid with red flower adornments, and jewelled armlets complete the decoration. Her right hand is raised in blessing while the left rests on her lap. Scattered pink petals lie on the cloth, and a carved golden arch and green palm fronds frame the figure against a deep red backdrop. No people are visible.

A golden deity murti of a seated goddess under an ornate gilded arch with a deep maroon backdrop. The figure wears a black head covering with pearl strands and a gold ornament, a red bindi, and a long black braid decorated with gold pieces. A red blouse, turquoise pleated skirt with gold motifs, and a maroon outer cloth drape the figure. Layered diamond-style necklaces, white jasmine garlands and red flowers adorn the neck and chest. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra while the left rests on the knee. The murti sits on a red cushion over a red carpet.

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A photograph of a seated deity murti in a gilded ornate arch with red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a red and blue sari with pink-and-blue borders, a dark crown-like headdress with white pearl strands and gold ornaments, a red tilak on the forehead, and layered silver and jewelled necklaces with a jewelled waist belt. White and orange-red marigold garlands drape the shoulders and arms, with pink flowers at the waist. One palm is raised in abhaya mudra and the other hand rests on the lap. Red and maroon cloth covers the base, with a palm plant at the right edge.

A golden-bronze deity murti of Rajarajeshwari is seated centrally before an ornate gilded arch with a deep maroon backdrop. The murti wears an elaborate jewelled crown with a triangular motif, a rich layered teal and magenta silk garment with gold-embroidered border, a long necklace of pink and white flower garlands, and heavy gold and gemstone jewellery including a coin-studded waist ornament. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra while the left rests open at the side. No people are visible.

A large golden deity murti of Rajarajeshwari sits in a central pose beneath an ornate gold arched frame with repoussé floral and peacock-like carving. The figure wears an elaborate silver crown with a triangular peak and radiant halo, layered silver and gem-studded necklaces, and a deep pink garland with white flowers. A teal and magenta silk skirt with gold border covers the lap, while the right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand rests open on the knee. A red velvet backdrop and a palm frond complete the shrine setting.

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A gilded bronze statue of a standing figure in a temple shrine, wearing a maroon turban, long dark hair falling behind the shoulders, a gold multi-strand necklace with a large gold pendant, and a teal and magenta silk garment with gold-brocade borders. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture and the left hand rests at the side. A red and gold draped cloth hangs behind it, with a seated golden deity figure and scattered pink and purple flower petals at the base. This is a statue, not a living person, and the scene is a photograph of a shrine image.

A gilded murti of a seated figure dressed in a blue and green turban with gold trim and a red bindi, wearing layered gold necklaces, rudraksha bracelets, and a blue and green sari with a bright pink lower garment. The figure raises one palm and rests the other on the lap, set before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. A pair of jeans-clad legs of a person is partly visible at the lower edge of the frame. The image appears to show a festival decoration or statue display.

A gilded deity murti seated before a magenta silk backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure has a golden face and raised right hand in abhaya-style blessing, wearing a pink and cream sari-like garment, a pink and gold turban with a jewelled crown ornament, pearl strands, layered jewelled necklaces, bangles and a beaded gold waist belt. A brown fur-textured garland with orange and green flower accents and red-and-white beaded garlands decorate the murti. A small white flower sits in the raised palm. Only statue figures are present, with no physical people.

A photograph of a seated deity murti of the Goddess Rajarajeshwari, shown in a gold-framed arched shrine niche with a deep magenta backdrop. The figure wears an ornate silver-and-gold crown with a triangular peak, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, pink and white flower garlands, and a teal and magenta silk skirt with a red-pink draped cloth. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left rests open on the lap, with wisps of incense smoke drifting across the lower folds. No physical people are visible.

A gilded murti of a seated figure in a golden arched shrine niche with dark red drapery behind it. The figure wears a tall blue turban with green and gold borders and a red bindi, a blue and green gold-bordered sash over a red lower garment, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, red beaded bangles and white sacred markings on the arms. Its right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and its left hand rests open, while one foot rests on a teal velvet cushion. This is a statue, so no physical people are present.

A golden deity murti seated on a crimson cushion before an ornate gilded arched shrine. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, earrings, and a magenta and white flower garland. It is draped in a teal and silver-bordered sari over a crimson skirt-like fall of fabric. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra while the left rests near the lap. Wisps of incense smoke rise from a lamp at the lower left. No physical people are visible.