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A gilded deity murti seated on a throne, wearing an ornate golden crown and layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones, and decorated earrings. The figure holds a golden ritual implement in one raised hand. It is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red and purple flowers, with a red silk cloth draped at the side. No people are visible in the scene.

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December 24 20092009-12-24November 05 20102010-11-05A golden metal murti of a deity. A green parrot sits on the raised left hand, which holds a pink rose, and a gold staff stands at the right. Red and yellow flowers fill the background. This is a photograph of a deity murti, with no physical people present.2011-11-11A golden deity murti seated in a gilded arched niche, adorned with a tall golden crown, jewelled earrings, layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones, and a large red gem pendant. A garland of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers hangs over one shoulder, and its raised hand holds a golden ritual object. Red velvet drapery and carved gold framing surround the figure, with ritual brass vessels in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-09-22A golden deity murti decorated for alankaram, dressed in a green silk garment with heavy white stone jewellery, a large ornate crown studded with red and green stones, and red flower garlands. Its raised hand holds a golden staff topped by a small green parrot figure. Behind it hang layered garlands of white jasmine, orange marigold and red flowers, and a decorative sequined backdrop frames the figure. The murti is shown at close range against a stone ceiling beam.A gilded deity murti. It wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a jewelled necklace, layered white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands, and a golden hand holds a golden lotus-shaped vessel with a small green leaf. Green brocade drapes stand behind it, and the photo is a close-up of the figure's face and upper body in warm temple lighting.2011-10-21November 11 20112011-11-11A 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 gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces cover the chest, and a red flower garland drapes over the shoulders. A golden hand holding a sceptre-like attribute is visible at the left edge. Behind the figure are flower decorations in yellow marigold, red and purple blooms. No people are visible; the image shows only the deity murti and floral setting.2010-10-16A gilded deity murti decorated for worship, with a jewelled crown set with white stones and red accents, large diamond-like earrings, a nose ring and a gold-and-gem necklace over an orange garment. Long white jasmine garlands hang on either side, with red and yellow flower garlands and green foliage filling the background. Gold hand-shaped ornaments. This is an image of a sacred statue, not a living person, and no one is physically present. The page's title and excerpt concern a morning talk, but this image shows only the decorated murti.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA golden processional murti seated on a red-draped throne-like platform in a temple hall. The figure wears a tall gold crown, heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, bangles, and an ornate gold sari-style garment with jewelled borders. A garland of white, yellow and purple flowers hangs over one shoulder and it holds a small golden staff topped with a green leaf. A second golden figure is partly visible at left, also richly adorned with jewellery and a rudraksha-style mala. Ornate stone pillars and a carved arch frame the scene. This is a deity murti, not a living person.2010-11-21A gold-plated deity murti seated in a temple shrine, wearing an ornate tall crown, heavy jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, large jewelled earrings and a nose ring. It holds a golden staff in its raised hand and is adorned with a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds with a purple flower cluster. A red velvet curtain and a carved gold arch frame the figure against a stone wall. No living people are visible.2010-09-22