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A gilded metal deity murti stands against a backdrop of dark feathery foliage. The figure has multiple arms holding ritual implements, including a trident-like staff with a jeweled top and a decorated leaf-shaped object. It wears an ornate crown set with stones, an orange draped cloth, and layered jeweled necklaces with a large green-centred pendant. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.

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November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12November 12 20102010-11-12A photograph of a metal murti of a standing deity, dressed in an orange garment with ornate gold and jewelled necklaces and armlets, holding ceremonial implements in its raised hands and wearing a crown. It stands on a golden pedestal framed by a large fan of peacock feathers, with a yellow and gold draped cloth and garland below. The background shows temple pillars with painted panels. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12 +1 copiesOctober 27 20112011-10-27A close-up of a metal murti of a deity with a golden-bronze face, red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an ornate gold crown with a peacock feather and a red-and-gold jewelled ornament. Orange cloth drapes over the shoulders and body. The figure holds a silver trident in the left hand and makes a jewelled abhaya-like mudra with the right hand, adorned with white stones, green and red gems. Yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands hang around the figure against a magenta cloth backdrop. Silver and jewelled necklaces and earrings complete the decoration. No physical people are visible.2011-08-31 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20A gilded copper murti of a deity stands in a green-curtained niche, shown in close view. The figure wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, a yellow silk garment, a layered necklace set with red, green and white stones, and a pearl-hung waistband. Garlands of pink and white jasmine and dried red roses hang from the shoulders to the base. The raised hands hold a spear-like staff with a flag-shaped banner, a trident-like weapon, and a conch-like object, and the forehead bears a red kumkum mark. Stone carving of a temple frame is visible at the left edge.2011-10-27October 29 20112011-10-29October 29 20112011-10-29November 11 20102010-11-11October 27 20102010-10-27