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A silver utsava murti, a processional metal image of a deity, is decorated with dense garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds and red roses. The murti wears a red and gold brocade turban topped by a jewelled crown with green, red and white stones, and a gold necklace. Its raised right hand is shown in abhaya mudra. An orange-robed arm and a white cloth held by hands frame the image at the top. No people are fully visible.

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A golden deity murti. A person in orange robes reaches in from the top of the frame to place or adjust the crown while the murti is decorated for worship. Its raised golden hand is visible at lower left.2009-12-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA silver-faced deity murti wearing an orange turban and a maroon garment is adorned with red roses, yellow and purple marigold garlands, green leaves and a jewelled crown-like headpiece. A woman's bejewelled hand, with bangles and henna, places a small ornate jewelled finial or crown onto the murti's head. A partial view of gold ornaments appears at the top. Ritual dressing and decoration of the murti is shown against a dark background.2013-04-24A golden metal murti of a seated figure is the central subject, adorned with an orange turban, jewelled necklaces, bangles and a red-and-gold garment. It sits on a bed of yellow marigold garlands and purple flower strings, with red roses and leaves around it. A human hand holding a flower and a wrist with gold bangles reaches in from the right, appearing to adorn or touch the murti during worship.2013-04-24A close photograph of a silver deity murti with a gold crown, adorned with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and white jasmine. A woman's hand, wearing a green-stoned ring and gold bangles, touches the murti's face. Beside it is a brown silk sari with a blue and gold border and paisley-style woven motifs. A gold-coloured ornament and jewelled necklaces with red stones lie at the base. No people's faces are visible and no a person candidate appears in the frame.2012-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 29 20092009-12-29Close-up photograph of a gilded metal utsava murti being dressed for worship. The deity's face is covered in gold-toned metal with a red and gold silk cloth wrapped over the head and a jewelled crown of white, green and pink stones on top. A hand in an orange garment, presumably a devotee's or priest's, lifts the crown while another hand rests at the side. Garlands of white jasmine-like flowers and red marigold-type blossoms surround the murti, with a gold necklace and jewelled collar below. A white cloth lies beneath. No people's faces are visible.2009-12-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesClose-up photo of a golden deity murti with large painted eyes, red lips and a red-orange headdress decorated with a jeweled ornament and pearl strands. A person's hand with fingers extended touches the murti's forehead or cheek area. Yellow marigold garlands and green foliage fill the lower left, and gold ornaments with pearls and jeweled earrings adorn the figure on the right.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a copper-faced metal murti of a deity adorned for worship. The head wears a tall orange and green turban with a gold-striped band, a jewelled ornament, and a white pearl tassel draped at the side. The face has a broad smile, red lips and painted eyes. Layers of brown and gold beaded necklaces, a pearl-studded collar and jewelled earrings cover the chest. A hand with a silver-and-white bead-studded palm is raised at left. Yellow marigold and red rose garlands frame the figure against a green cloth with gold motifs. The statue is a figure of worship, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2011-12-01A close photo of a gilded deity murti decorated with a jeweled crown of red, green and white stones and a long black hair braid, wearing an orange cloth and gold ornaments and necklaces. A hand holding a wooden stick or brush touches the murti's face at the left. Marigold garlands in yellow, orange and red surround the murti, with ornate gold carving behind it.2009-07-07