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Close-up of a small polished brass deity murti standing in a silver arched frame, wearing a red and gold crown or turban with a red gemstone, with four arms and ornamental armor. A smaller brass figure stands to the right. Surrounding the murti are white plumeria flowers and a small lit oil lamp in a brass dish. The blurred background shows orange cloth and a person's bare feet. No physical person is clearly in focus.

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Close photo of a ritual tray on a silver plate. A small brass deity murti in a red and gold crown with a red gem stands in an arched brass frame, flanked by a brass figure and white plumeria flowers. A lit brass oil lamp with a flame sits in front, with incense sticks and a red-marked white object on a stand. A hand in the lower left places flowers. Orange-robed people sit blurred in the background.2013-04-29April 29 20132013-04-29Close-up photograph of a small gilded deity murti with a tall crown and ornate jewelled necklaces of clear and pink beads. White jasmine-like flowers rest on and around its head and shoulders, and a red cloth is visible at the base. The background is softly blurred. No people are visible.2013-03-25January 06 20142014-01-06 +1 copiesA close view of a gilded bronze multi-armed deity murti with an ornate crown, earrings and a jeweled chest ornament, holding objects in its raised hands. Behind it, a standing gold-toned figure wears a red garment, pearl necklaces and bangles. At left, a white dhoti-like cloth with gold borders and a garland of multicoloured flowers hangs beside a person in white. A wall outlet and grey stone surface appear at right. No people are clearly the main subject; the scene centres on the murti.2006-09-21June 01 20062006-06-01A small bronze-coloured deity murti stands in a carved copper-toned throne with an arched back, dressed in a red sari-like cloth and layered white bead necklaces with a gold pendant and ornate chest ornament. Its right hand is raised in blessing. In the foreground, blurred brass kalasha-style vessels and a white floral offering sit near a dark bowl, while the background shows embroidered orange and purple fabrics decorated with gold and jewelled motifs, and a red garland. No people are visible.2013-04-10Close-up photograph of a small brass deity murti standing on a base, draped with a red flower garland and a white frangipani (plumeria) blossom tucked at its chest, with a thin gold chain hanging down. Blurred red cloth and a red candle or light sit in the background, with a white frangipani flower and brass vessel at lower left. No people are visible.2013-12-08A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing on a white draped table during an evening ritual. The four-armed figure wears a tall crown, rudraksha-style necklaces and ornate jewellery, holding a trident-like staff and other ritual items. A hand at the left edge holds a lit oil lamp or flame. Behind the murti, a large orange-toned backdrop shows a smiling portrait of a robed figure with a shaved head and an orange shawl. To the right, a silver murti, a basket of red fruit and marigold garlands are visible, along with a seated figure in red and orange clothing.2012-01-08May 14 20132013-05-14 +1 copiesMarch 06 20132013-03-06January 14 20182018-01-14 +1 copies