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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, large almond eyes, and ornate pearl-and-ruby ear ornaments. Its chest is covered in layered gold necklaces set with green and red stones. Its raised golden hand holds a tender green leaf wrapped with a red thread, and the hand is in front of a deep red velvet drape. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a golden metal ritual vessel or ceremonial object decorated with jeweled ornaments. A green banana or palm leaf wrapped in red cloth rises at the top, its long leaves fanning out to the left. Behind it hangs a deep red velvet drape. Ornate gold jewelry with pink and green gemstones and pearl-like detailing covers the lower right, along with a purple cloth. No people are visible; the scene appears to be a decorated deity murti or altar item during a festival setting.2009-06-17A large golden peacock vahana (vehicle) stands on a gold-framed wooden base in front of a deity murti decorated with red, yellow and green flower garlands. The gold peacock is covered in jeweled ornaments with red and green stones, a bejeweled collar, and a coiled serpent at its feet. Behind it, silk drapery in purple and maroon with gold borders hangs beneath the garlanded deity. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor. No people are visible in the frame.2010-11-09October 18 20152015-10-18September 12 20112011-09-12 +1 copiesMay 14 20152015-05-14 +1 copiesOctober 13 20102010-10-13 +1 copiesA copper-coloured deity murti stands in a temple shrine before a bright orange satin backdrop and an ornate gold arch. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, paisley-shaped diamond earrings, a nose ring, and layered gold and jewelled necklaces. Green leaf garlands and red and white flower garlands drape the shoulders. A gold hand gesture is raised at the left, a small green parrot perches above it, and green-stoned gold ornaments hang in the foreground. No people are visible.2013-04-18April 25 20182018-04-25 +1 copiesA man stands on a gold-ornate throne platform in front of a gilded throne back draped with white and orange fabric. He wears an ornate gold crown with red stones, a red and gold brocade sherwani, a white shawl draped over one shoulder, a long gold-beaded mala and a large gold pendant, and holds a white fly-whisk with a silver handle. Garlands in yellow, red, purple and green frame the throne back, and gilded lion figures flank the seat. Probable Swamiji based on the crown, saffron-toned ceremonial clothing and gold adornments, shown in person at a ceremonial event.2011-12-15Close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. The face is gold-toned with painted eyes, a red-tipped nose stud and a tilak, framed by a black hair covering. A tall crown of pearls and red and green beads sits atop the head, with an ornate jewelled necklace, large earrings and a gold-trimmed red-and-yellow silk garment. Green foliage, yellow, white and purple flower garlands surround the figure, and a green peacock-shaped ornament appears at the left edge. Blurred gold objects occupy the foreground. No people are visible.2015-04-25 +1 copiesNovember 03 20162016-11-03 +1 copiesClose-up of a gilded deity murti with a golden face, large kohl-lined eyes, red lips and a jewelled nose ring. A jewelled crown with pearl and red stone ornaments sits on the head, and a golden hand holding a lotus-like object appears at the left edge. Ornate jewelled earrings and a red-and-white stone necklace are visible, with red and yellow flowers at the right.2008-12-26 +1 copies