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A gilded metal deity murti. It wears layered necklaces, a red stone pendant, and garlands of orange and yellow marigolds with green leaves. A golden trident and a damaru-like ornament flank the head against a purple draped backdrop, with golden cloth draped over the shoulders.

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May 19 20142014-05-19May 19 20142014-05-19A 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 close photograph of a gilded deity murti, with a golden face, red lips, kohl-lined eyes and a red bindi. It wears a black crown-like headdress edged with white and red jewelled ornaments, large pink and white jewelled earrings, and a jewelled necklace over a green garment. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers surround it, with green foliage and purple blossoms at the edges and a stone wall behind.2009-12-29A gilded metal statue of a deity murti stands centrally against a draped curtain of red, gold and maroon with sparkling embroidery. The murti wears a tall layered golden crown set with green, red and pink stones, a black headband with a white ornament, a shining gold face, and a multi-strand rudraksha and gold bead necklace over a jewelled collar of pink, green and white stones. Its hands show abhaya and varada-style mudras, with a red stone set in the palms. Orange and gold silk drapes over its shoulders, and a golden trident and drum-like ritual object appear at the sides. At the left edge, a person in an orange turban and rudraksha garland is partly visible. No live physical person is shown in the central statue.2014-03-17January 04 20142014-01-04A golden deity murti seated on a red and gold throne against an orange and green draped backdrop. It wears an ornate white and red jeweled crown, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, long earrings and a rudraksha-style brown beaded shawl over red and gold garments. One hand holds a red flower and the other rests on the lap. A golden trident stands at the left edge. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-01-05Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, red lips and a red tilak, wearing a large jewelled crown with pearl strands and a red-and-gold turban. The figure is adorned with a jewelled necklace, sequined embroidered garments in red, maroon and gold, and multicoloured gemstone brooches. Fresh green leaves and red and yellow roses are arranged at the lower left, and orange-red silk drapes frame the image. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19A golden deity murti of a goddess stands adorned for worship, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, large jhumka earrings, a gold nose ring, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a green and orange sari-like garment. She holds a golden ceremonial staff in one hand. Behind her is a backdrop of garlands in red, white, purple, yellow and green flowers. The murti is a statue, with no physical people visible.2011-11-29A golden deity murti decorated for worship, with a tall jewelled crown set with red, blue and green stones and a golden face with large eyes. Thick garlands of orange and yellow marigolds with green leaves drape the shoulders, over pearl and gem necklaces and ornate earrings. It wears an orange and gold brocade garment, and a golden staff or weapon rests at the left side. A purple backdrop and gold panels surround the figure.2014-05-19November 30 20112011-11-30October 02 20082008-10-02