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A decorated deity murti, a goddess figure seated in the centre of a flower-covered alcove. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a tall gold crown set with green stones, and heavy layered jewellery including a large necklace and bangles. It holds a trident in one hand and a small ceremonial object in another, and a long black braid falls over the shoulder. A pink lotus rests in the lap. Behind the figure hangs a turquoise cloth with a purple and gold border, and the whole arrangement is framed by red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaf garlands.

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October 16 20072007-10-16October 12 20072007-10-12A goddess murti is adorned for worship in a close frontal view. The face is golden with a red bindi and a nose ring, and a tall gold crown set with green and red stones sits on the head. Heavy red silk drapes the body beneath layered gold and jewelled necklaces and a belt of stones. A long trident with jewelled prongs leans at the left, and white jasmine garlands, yellow and purple flowers, and green leaves frame the figure. Fresh limes rest at the edges.2007-10-122009-Activities-and-Events-at-Kailaasa-SriPuram-Sarvajnapeeta-Hyderabad +2 copiesA gilded deity murti of Shiva, shown in close frame, is heavily decorated with jewelled ornaments, a tall crown and a rudraksha-style chest adornment. It holds a trident in one hand and a damaru-like instrument in the other. The figure is framed by garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds with white flower strands, and a vertical tilak marks the forehead. No physical people are visible; the murti is the sole subject, indicating an arranged temple worship display.2013-03-02A golden metal deity murti of a goddess stands framed by a large arch of red, yellow, purple and white flower garlands. She wears an ornate crown with red and green jewels, a halo-like arc of white-and-red stones behind her head, heavy jewelled necklaces and a long orange and red sari. She holds a small ritual object in one hand and a long staff or weapon in the other, with long black hair falling over her shoulders. The arch is edged with gold-embossed decoration. No physical people are visible.2010-10-08A close photograph of a golden-faced deity murti, a goddess figure, adorned with a jewelled crown and tiara, red and green stone earrings, a nose ring, and layered gem-studded necklaces over a red and orange silk garment. A tall bronze spear or lance stands in front of the figure. Red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and green leaves form garlands and floral decoration around the murti. No physical people are visible.2011-09-28A photograph of a deity murti seated in a festive setting. She holds a trident and a bell-shaped ritual object in raised hands, with a pink lotus flower at her lap. Behind her hang garlands of yellow and red flowers and green leaves beneath a teal canopy. The white bull at the front is painted with gold-trimmed harness and garland, standing on a purple draped cloth over grass.2007-10-16October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesOctober 12 20072007-10-12A decorated deity murti seated on a white draped platform against a pale wall with green foliage at the sides. The figure wears a gold crown, a red blouse, a turquoise and gold silk sari with pink borders, and heavy layered gold and jewelled necklaces. A trident rests against its shoulder, and it holds a pink lotus in one hand. It is framed by garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, pink and magenta flowers, and green lime-like beads. A small blue emblem appears in the upper left corner.2007-10-12A deity murti is seated against a gold drape, heavily decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses. The figure wears a golden crown, layered gold and white necklaces, a deep maroon garment and an orange-and-red brocade skirt. Its gold-armed hands hold a trident and other ceremonial emblems. The setting is a temple shrine, with silver-framed panels at the sides.2016-02-25 +1 copies