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A gilded metal statue of a four-armed deity murti stands on a golden base, draped with long white jasmine garlands and dark red rose garlands. It wears an orange turban topped by a jewelled crown, an orange shawl, orange dhoti and an elaborate jewelled necklace and collar. It holds a trident in one raised hand and other ritual objects in its remaining hands. Behind it, devotees and onlookers stand in a crowd, with a large painted portrait and yellow marigold garlands at the edge of the frame. Its face is smiling and calm.

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A metal murti of a standing deity on a gold-ornamented palanquin or platform at night. The figure wears an orange turban topped by a jewelled gold crown, an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, and an elaborate crystal and gem-studded necklace over a purple garment with orange dhoti. Flower garlands of yellow marigolds, red blossoms and white jasmine hang around the figure, and it holds a trident-like staff and a flaming ritual implement. Dark background with blurred lights.2012-01-08A golden metal murti of a deity with multiple arms stands at the center, wearing a jeweled crown, an orange cloth draped over its head, a jeweled breastplate, and a long white jasmine garland. It holds a trident-like staff and other ritual objects. Several people stand around in the background, including a man in a dark cap and men in light shirts. Orange walls frame the scene at dusk.2012-01-08A gilded deity murti. It is adorned with layered garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers and green leaves, plus a heavy jewelled necklace. Its four arms hold a trident-like staff, a lotus-like object and ritual implements. Behind it, a man in an orange garment and a flower garland smiles, partially visible at the top right, with a red backdrop. Several people's bodies are partly visible at the edges in light clothing. The image is a photograph of a temple or festival procession.2012-06-03A standing copper-toned statue of a four-armed deity murti, dressed in an orange and maroon brocade garment with gold borders and a jeweled crown-like headdress in red, orange and gold. It wears heavy white jasmine garlands draped across the chest and a jeweled breastplate with a silver-chain sash. The raised right hand holds a flame-like object and the left upper hand holds a ceremonial staff with a serpent-head top; the lower hands are in blessing and offering poses. A green tree backdrop and a grey wall sit behind the statue. The statue is shown on a stone pedestal.2012-07-21January 08 20122012-01-08A metal deity murti, appearing to be a standing utsava-style figure, is dressed in an orange shawl draped over the head and shoulders, with a large jeweled silver crown, red and white flower garlands wrapping the arms, and layered gem-studded necklaces over a blue garment. The figure stands before a bright yellow cloth backdrop. Decorative silver arches frame the top edge. The image is a photograph of a statue, with no physical people visible and no legible name shown in the scene.2013-03-07A gilded metal statue of a standing deity figure stands in a red and gold shrine niche, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown set with red and green stones and an orange turban-like cloth. The statue wears layered silver-toned and gem-studded necklaces over a maroon garment, with a red tilak mark on the forehead. Its hands hold a trident-like staff and a sword on either side, while an orange shawl drapes from one arm. Yellow, red, orange and purple flower garlands frame the figure. This is a statue, so it is not a physical person, and the statue's identity is not established from the image.2012-04-06A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, its face turned to the side, wearing an orange-red turban with a pearl tassel and a jewelled ornament at the brow. It has jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace, and an ornate silver-and-gold armlet on the upper arm. The murti is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped in orange and green cloth with gold shimmer. The hand raised in front holds a jewelled silver ornamental piece studded with coloured stones. No people are visible; the statue is the only figure in the scene.2011-11-30January 08 20122012-01-08July 20 20122012-07-20April 06 20122012-04-06A 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.2009-01-12