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A close-up of a black stone deity murti decorated for worship, its face framed by ornate gold crown-like headgear and a gold collar. A reddish-brown turban wrapped with a gold band and a jewelled ornament sits on the head, with pink and red flowers tucked into it. Yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands drape the shoulders, with a rudraksha-style bead mala across the chest. Behind it hangs a bright orange satin drape, and gold ceremonial objects appear at the sides. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.

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A dark stone deity murti with a gold-plated, multi-armed form stands against a bright orange-red silk backdrop inside a silver-framed niche. The murti wears a red-brown turban with a small jewelled ornament on the forehead, a red bindi, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a red-brown shawl. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses drape over its shoulders and arms, with pink flowers and small purple blossoms tucked among them. Gold abhaya and raised hands display ornate detailing.2013-07-25April 21 20152015-04-21July 25 20132013-07-25Close-up of a dark stone deity murti with a calm face, a red-orange cloth wrapped as a turban or crown, and a tilak mark on the forehead. The murti wears heavy gold ornamental armour, a gold necklace and shoulder pieces, and is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.2009-07-07A black stone murti of a deity, its face serene with closed eyes and a red tilak on the forehead. It wears a turquoise and orange turban decorated with a peacock feather, pink and orange flowers, and a rudraksha mala with a jewelled brooch. Layers of rudraksha beads, gold beaded necklaces and a gold pendant hang over an orange and gold brocade cloth. Red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands frame the figure against a pink backdrop. The image is a statue, not a living person.2013-07-28Close view of a dark blue-black stone murti with a carved face, wearing a red and gold brocade headcloth with purple border and a red-brown tilak dot on the brow. Gold ornate collar and shoulder plates with embossed patterns surround the figure, framed by red roses and garlands of rudraksha-like beads and hanging magenta flower strands. Yellow marigold garlands appear at the lower left. No physical people are visible; this is a deity murti.2010-08-19A dark stone murti with a carved face, wearing a red-orange cloth draped over the head and a gold-and-green patterned border, with a red tilak on the forehead and a rudraksha mala at the neck. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and pink flowers surround the head in close-up. The statue appears to be a decorated deity or sacred image rather than a living person, and no physical people are visible.2009-12-28A dark stone deity murti with a gold-plated, ornately engraved armour-like covering, adorned with layered pearl and bead necklaces and a central jewelled chest medallion, its head draped in a brown cloth with a gold border and a red tilak mark on the forehead. Multiple upraised gold hands hold ceremonial objects, and the figure stands before a backdrop of purple drapery and garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, and no a person candidate appears.2014-12-05October 13 20132013-10-13A dark stone or black-painted statue of a seated saint-like figure is adorned for a festival. The figure wears an orange-brown saffron-toned robe, a deep orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, multiple strands of gold and wooden-bead necklaces, and a gold pendant. Its raised gold-plated hands hold a long wooden staff, and the entire figure is framed by dense garlands of marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. A golden ornate arm band and armour-like shoulder pieces adorn the statue. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. Canopy fabric in red is visible at the top.2013-07-22January 01 20132013-01-01September 19 20132013-09-19