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A dark stone deity murti dressed for worship sits on a white draped seat, adorned with heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and green leaves, and long strands of rudraksha beads. It wears a gold and jewelled crown with green stones, an orange cloth wrapped on its head, a gold chest plate and a silver-sparkling embellished collar. A gold ornate shield-like backrest stands behind, and a brass oil lamp sits in the lower left foreground. A second white-robed figure with gold-toned hands is partly visible on the right, holding a silver staff. No living people are visible.

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November 15 20112011-11-15 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of Shiva-like form, with face covered by an orange-and-maroon cloth and a dark garment, wearing a golden crown of pointed petal-shaped ornaments set with green stones, a golden rudraksha-style bead necklace and a diamond-studded collar. Yellow and purple-pink marigold garlands drape over the arms, and a silver-and-gold embossed torso section and a red brocade gold-bordered cloth with jewelled necklaces sit below. Dark draped fabric and a metal rod form the background. No people are visible.2010-09-25September 07 20112011-09-07A decorated deity murti seated on an ornate throne-like chair with a dark metallic backrest and pendant ornaments at the top. The figure wears a saffron-orange turban, a white and gold embroidered garment, a jeweled crown-band, and many gold necklaces and bangles. Yellow marigold garlands and purple flower garlands drape over the seat. In the foreground a dark velvet cloth displays a large silver-grey jeweled necklace, and a pale blue cloth is spread beside it. No people are visible.2010-09-25July 20 20102010-07-20A Shiva lingam is the central subject, dressed for worship with a saffron-orange cloth draped over its top and a tall rudraksha mala framing it on both sides. Marigold and red rose garlands surround the base, with green leaves and small green fruits woven in. A silver trident-like ornament and a silver snake-form piece rest on the front, and a golden kalasha-style base holds the stone. Above it hang gold and green-stone ornaments shaped like crowned faces. Behind, a white-clad seated figure is only partly visible, with a bare arm and a wooden-framed seat, and no clear face shows.2011-11-15July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20November 27 20112011-11-27A seated figure on an ornate golden throne is decorated with thick garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers draped over the shoulders and arms. The figure wears an orange and maroon turban topped with a green leafy crown, a white garment, a multi-strand gold necklace of beads, a jewelled diamond-studded headpiece, and a gold waist ornament. The face is covered by the turban and garments, so no features are visible. A large white cloth lies in the foreground. Behind the throne are gilded panels and sculpted golden details. The setting suggests a ceremonial procession or darshan, with the seated figure presented as a deity murti or honoured person in jewelled regalia, though whether this is a living person or a statue cannot be determined.2008-10-04