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Close photo of a golden deity murti adorned for festival worship. The face is polished gold with kohl-lined eyes, a red bindi and a gold nose ring. It wears an ornate conical crown studded with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, layered silver-toned necklaces and a blue silk garment with gold embroidery. It is draped in garlands of white, green and pink beads, and holds a golden lotus-like object in its raised hand. Yellow marigold garlands and red flowers frame the image against a maroon cloth. A partial orange cloth appears at the left edge. No people are visible.

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A golden deity murti decorated for procession stands on a ratha or palanquin amid garlands. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with red, green and white beadwork, a blue brocade garment, layered pearl-and-bead necklaces and large beaded earrings. One hand holds a raised golden staff, and the other rests near the waist. Yellow and red marigold garlands and a green-and-maroon fabric canopy frame the figure.2009-01-12April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesClose view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure, a female deity, wears an ornate jeweled crown, a turquoise blue silk sari with gold border, layered diamond-style necklaces, a nose ring, and garlands of red and yellow flowers across her shoulders. She holds a golden lotus-shaped staff topped with a green bird figure. Behind her, a figure on the left wears an orange turban and ornate crown. The background is a green and gold shimmering cloth with an arched gold frame. No living people are visible.2011-10-01December 28 20082008-12-28A golden metal deity murti. It wears a teal blue silk garment with a gold-bordered pallu, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a large red stone pendant, and jeweled chandelier earrings. Its raised hand holds a silver staff entwined with a serpent. Behind it are red velvet drapes, a bouquet of red roses and white flowers with green fern, a yellow and purple flower garland, and an ornate gold-carved arch. No physical people are visible.2010-08-28June 17 20092009-06-17October 04 20102010-10-04A close photograph of a metal deity murti. The face is gold-toned with red lips and a red bindi-like mark. It wears layered silver necklaces, large silver-and-pink earrings, and is garlanded with yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves. A red cloth forms the background. No physical people are visible in the frame.2009-01-31September 22 20092009-09-22March 03 20112011-03-03A gilded deity murti of a goddess, shown close-up with a golden face, red-and-white floral crown, and an elaborate jewelled headpiece. She wears heavy crystal-studded earrings, layered necklaces, a red-orange silk garment, and bangles, and holds a golden parrot-topped staff. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers frame the figure, with a gold-ornamented backdrop behind her.2008-12-26Close photograph of a golden metal murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up. She wears a tall jewelled crown studded with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a gold nose ring, and layered gold and gem necklaces over a deep blue silk blouse with gold brocade. She holds a small green parrot on her raised hand, which is decorated with gold bangles, and her long black hair falls over one shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red-jewelled floral decorations.2011-11-30 +1 copies