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A gilded metal murti of a deity figure stands in a flower-decorated alcove, dressed in a maroon garment with an orange shawl and heavy jewelled necklaces set with white and coloured stones. The figure wears an orange turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown, raises one hand in blessing and holds a ritual implement in the other, with a kumkum mark on the forehead. Garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, red petals and white jasmine frame the figure, with a gilded arch behind. This is a statue or murti, not a living person.

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December 15 20112011-12-15June 03 20152015-06-03January 14 20132013-01-14A gilded deity murti in an ornate festival form is decorated with an orange turban topped by a tall jewelled crown, a gold and gem-studded face and jewelled earrings. The figure wears layered gold and stone necklaces over a dark purple velvet garment, a beaded green, red and white garland draped across the chest, and a jewelled hand raised in a blessing gesture. Marigold and yellow and white flower garlands surround the murti in the background, with a gold ceremonial staff at the left edge. No physical people are visible, so this is a photograph of a statue rather than a person.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A richly decorated golden deity murti stands framed by dense garlands of yellow and white marigolds and magenta blooms. The figure wears a vivid red-orange cloth wrapped around a jewelled crown with green and red stones, a red and white urdhva tilak, large round jewelled earrings, layered gold and stone necklaces with a blue and green central gem, and strings of pearls. The left hand holds a slender dried grass stalk. The scene appears to be a festival decoration of a temple image with no visible people.2008-12-28 +1 copiesOctober 06 20112011-10-06May 27 20132013-05-27May 27 20132013-05-27 +1 copiesA decorated murti of a saint or deity, shown as a carved figure rather than a living person, framed by an arch of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands. The figure wears a deep maroon turban with a jewelled crown ornament and a dark maroon shawl draped across the body. Its body is covered in layered gold-and-red jewelled armour with red and teal gemstones and bead-set pendant ornaments. One hand rests at the chest and the other holds a small metal cup. The figure is the only subject; no physical people are visible.2017-06-10A gilded metal murti of a deity stands in a flower-decorated niche, with hands joined in anjali mudra at the chest and a staff or rod held in one arm. The figure wears a jewelled crown, a red and gold silk garment with zari borders, layered stone necklaces, and a large pendant.2011-12-24