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Close-up of a black stone deity murti adorned for worship, wearing a tall gold crown with red and white jewelled studs, a red-and-white nose ring, jewelled earrings and a gold-and-stone necklace over a dark velvet garment with a red patterned edge. Pink roses are tucked near the shoulders and a red garland hangs across the chest. Large crocheted wool pompoms in red, yellow, green and white frame the figure, and a gold ceremonial staff rests at left.

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May 12 20082008-05-12A dark stone or metal deity murti adorned for worship, wearing an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlays, a red bindi and decorated forehead markings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink rose at the shoulder. It is framed by thick bands of crocheted-looking garlands in yellow, red, green and white against a white wall. A gold ornamental arm or stand appears at right. No physical people are visible.2008-05-12May 12 20082008-05-12Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti decorated for worship, its face painted with pink lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing a jewelled gold crown and a white flower above the forehead. Heavy ornaments include a jewelled gold necklace, earrings and a sparkling pendant. The murti is framed by a halo of woven yellow, red, orange, white and green flower garlands, with white and red blossoms draped at its chest and a gilded ornamental arch behind. A gold-plated object, possibly a ceremonial staff or lamp, stands at the left edge.2008-05-12May 12 20082008-05-12May 12 20082008-05-12January 01 20102010-01-01A close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti adorned for worship. The face has a white urdhva pundra tilak with a red bindi, a gold and jewelled nose ring, and red lips. It wears an ornate silver crown set with green, red and white stones, large jewelled earrings, and layered necklaces with gold coins and gem pendants. Red and white flower garlands, with yellow roses, frame the figure against a blue cloth backdrop. No physical people are visible.Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti adorned with an elaborate jeweled gold crown and heavy jeweled gold earrings, necklaces and bodice studded with red, green and white stones. A vertical urdhva-pundra tilak with a red kumkum dot marks the forehead, and a jeweled nose ring sits on the nose. Red and white flower garlands and a yellow flower drape the background, with a blue cloth behind.A photograph of a dark stone deity murti seated on a raised platform against a white cinderblock wall. The figure wears a tall gold crown, a large silver and gold layered necklace, a crimson silk garment edged with gold zari, and gold armlets and bangles. Four gold-plated arms are raised with the hands in mudra poses. Multicoloured garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers frame the murti on both sides. No people are visible in the scene.2007-11-11A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine against a dark backdrop, adorned with a tall golden crown, silver-and-jewelled necklaces, and layered garlands of white flowers, red, yellow and green beads. The figure wears a red and green silk garment with gold border. A tall green sugarcane stalk leans beside the shrine. In the foreground a red and blue cloth drapes a platform with flowers, and to the left stands a brass oil lamp (deepam) and a brass lamp stand. No people are visible.July 30 20082008-07-30 +1 copies