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A golden metal murti of a goddess seated on a decorated throne, shown in close view. She wears an orange silk sari with green and red borders, a black and gold crown with round gold ornaments, heavy gold and red-stone necklaces, and a long garland of white, yellow, pink and purple flowers draped over her shoulder. Her raised hand holds a small flame-like object, and a red-and-gold ornamental backdrop with a blue cloth and a carved stone pillar stands behind. A brass tray of green leaves and offerings sits at the lower right. No living people are visible.

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June 15 20092009-06-15A golden deity murti, a female figure, stands in a stone temple alcove beside a deep red curtain. She wears an orange silk sari with green and gold borders, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, pearl strands, a jewelled black hair crown, and a long garland of red roses, yellow and purple flowers. Her raised right hand holds a flaming golden object, and bangles cover her arms. A blue cloth hangs at the right edge.2009-06-15A gilded metal deity murti. It wears an orange silk garment with green and red striped borders, layered gold and red-stone jewellery, a pearl necklace, a jewelled crown with a central ornament and tassels, and dangling earrings. A long braid is decorated with red, yellow, pink and white flower garlands and round gold ornaments. The murti holds a flame-tipped staff or sceptre in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. No living people are visible.2009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09July 09 20102010-07-09A gilded, mask-like face of a seated figure dominates the frame, adorned with a pearl-and-gold headpiece, a red bindi, a nose stud and large jhumka earrings. The figure wears layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, a red and yellow garland, and an orange garment, with a golden hand raised in a blessing gesture. Behind is a green cloth with gold embroidery and carved stone pillars. This appears to be a decorated deity murti or statue in a temple setting, not a living person. No physical people are visible.2011-09-11December 16 20112011-12-16October 13 20112011-10-13June 15 20092009-06-15A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14October 12 20112011-10-12