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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. A large ornate brass hand holding a lotus-topped staff or sceptre dominates the centre, its fingers curled around the shaft. Behind it, the murti wears a white dhoti with a broad gold border, layered gold coin necklaces, and jewelled gold garments set with red and green stones and white crystals. A red cloth backdrop and a serpent hood sit in the background. No physical people are visible.

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October 27 20062006-10-27October 28 20062006-10-28August 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesClose-up of an ornate gilded metal hand or sceptre-like object held in a figure's hand, with a fan-shaped crown or head and a base encrusted with jewels, blue stones and hanging pearls. Behind it is red velvet fabric with gold and pearl embroidery. Only the hand and ornaments are visible, with no full face or person clearly shown.2009-06-21October 28 20062006-10-28A large gilded metal deity murti seated on a throne before a red curtain inside a carved wooden shrine. The figure wears a white and gold-bordered dhoti and matching cloth wrapped over the head, a gold coin necklace, layered gold chains, a jewelled breastplate with red stones, and red bindi. It holds a cobra-topped staff in one raised hand and a lotus-like object in the other, with a multi-tiered crown above. A purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2006-10-28October 16 20062006-10-16A gilded deity murti, seated before red velvet drapery and an ornate gold arch, is richly adorned with layered jeweled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, large jeweled earrings and an elaborate crown. It wears a white silk garment and holds a golden lotus-bud staff in one raised hand. A garland of yellow flowers and red roses hangs across its right shoulder. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13October 27 20062006-10-27Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti heavily adorned with jewelled ornaments. A large golden hand raised in a mudra holds a ornate golden staff or pillar with carved foliate motifs. Red, green and white gemstone necklaces and a decorated jewelled armlet cover the figure, set against a deep red curtain backdrop. The gold surfaces catch warm light. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-22December 26 20082008-12-26A richly adorned deity murti. The figure wears a white silk dhoti with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, bejewelled crown and earrings, and holds a spear-like ceremonial staff. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from its shoulder, and a decorated brass kalasha with greenery sits at the lower right. Ornate carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2010-07-13