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Close-up of a dark stone or metal statue of a deity murti with a serene face, closed eyes and a red tilak on the brow. It wears a white turban with gold brocade border topped by a navy cap embroidered with gold, white and red stone accents. The chest is covered by an ornate gold and red-green beaded necklace with a central red stone, and red-and-gold embellished shoulder pieces. No physical people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.

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Close-up of a dark stone deity murti with serene closed eyes and a red tilak on the forehead. It wears a white cloth turban with gold border under a navy crown or cap embellished with white beads, red and blue stones. Ornate gold beaded necklaces with red and green stone accents cover the chest, and decorative beaded shoulder pieces in maroon velvet with white beads, gold thread and red stones frame the shoulders. A white shawl with gold border drapes the upper body.Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti with a carved face and closed eyes, wearing a white cloth with orange-gold stripes wrapped over its head and draped at the shoulder. A jewelled gold-and-white embroidered vest with red and green stones and pearl borders covers the chest, and a jewelled frontal ornament with red centre sits on the forehead. Behind it a carved stone backdrop shows relief detailing. The murti is the only figure; no physical people are visible.Close-up photograph of a dark stone deity murti seated with eyes closed, its face and upper body filling the frame. The murti wears a white cloth with orange-gold borders wrapped around the head like a turban, and a jewelled forehead ornament with red and white stones. A heavy gold and bead necklace in tiers of white pearls, red, green and clear stones, with a lotus motif and a round pendant, covers the chest. The left hand is raised in a mudra. The statue is the only subject, with no visible people.A close-up photograph of a large black stone statue of a seated deity murti with closed eyes. The figure wears a white silk turban with gold-orange border stripes and an ornate jewelled forehead band with red and white stones. Its chest is covered by a heavy embellished vestment of gold fabric studded with red, green and white beads and sequins, with a lotus motif and a circular pendant at the waist. A white dhoti with orange-gold borders drapes over its lap, and a white shawl falls over one shoulder. The raised right hand forms a mudra. Weathered carved details appear on the stone background.Close-up photograph of a large dark stone statue of a deity murti, shown from the chest up. The face has closed eyes, a broad nose and a calm expression. The head is draped in a white cloth with gold borders, and a jewelled white and red brow ornament sits on the forehead. The chest is covered by an ornate gold-toned collar of white pearl-like beads, red, green and clear stones, with a lotus motif and a central pendant. Carved relief details appear on the stone behind and at the sides. No physical people are visible.Close-up photograph of a dark grey stone deity murti, a Shiva-form statue with closed eyes and a serene face. It wears a white cloth with gold-striped borders draped over its head and a jewelled forehead ornament with white stones and a central red stone. A gold embellished garment covered in pearl beading, red and green stones and sparkling crystals covers its chest. Carved hair or headdress details appear behind the face.Close-up photograph of a dark grey stone murti of a deity with closed eyes and a serene face, its head draped with a white cloth bordered in gold stripes. A jewelled band with a red central stone rests on the forehead, and a gold-toned embroidered garment studded with red, green and white beads and stones covers the chest. Carved floral and foliage relief patterns frame the figure behind it. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a large black stone murti of a deity, with a carved hair bun, a white turban with orange-striped border wrapped around its head, a jewelled forehead ornament with a red and green centre, and a wide gold necklace-like collar set with pearls, red and green stones. Its hand gesture is visible at lower left, and a white draped cloth with orange stripes falls from its shoulders. A white canvas backdrop and metal frame appear behind it. No physical people are present.Photograph of a large dark stone deity murti standing before a pale cream backdrop. The murti wears an ornate navy crown embroidered with gold thread, white beads and green and red stones, topped by a white turban with gold border. A white silk dhoti with gold edging drapes the body, with a white shawl over the shoulders. A heavy gold necklace set with red and green stones and gold beads covers the chest, with matching embellished shoulder pieces. Two raised hands hold ritual gestures and a small red bindi marks the forehead. No living people are visible.Close-up photograph of a dark stone murti of a deity, shown from the chest up against a white background. The sculpture wears an ornate blue crown or mukut studded with red and green stones, white flower motifs and gold embroidery, with a small white and red forehead ornament. It has a gold and red-stone layered necklace over an orange silk garment with green borders. A carved stone backdrop and a partial stone figure appear at the left edge. No people are visible.KAILASA SAN JOSE, USA on 3/12/20222022-03-12February 01 20152015-02-01 +1 copies