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Close-up photograph of a polished metal deity murti. The figure wears an elaborate tall crown or hair arrangement with floral and scrollwork detailing, a red tilak mark on the forehead, dark-outlined eyes and red-painted lips. Layered ornate necklaces, a large hoop earring and a bangle on the wrist are visible. The warm, reflective surface catches light from lamps in the background. No physical people are present.

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Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal statue of a deity murti, shown from the chest up. The figure wears a tall, intricately sculpted headdress with curled ornaments and a decorative band across the forehead, a red tilak mark between the brows, and large ring earrings. Layered ornate necklaces and a tasselled pendant rest on the chest. Warm indoor lighting reflects off the glossy surface, with a green plant visible at the right edge.Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned bronze deity murti against a black background. The figure wears a tall ornate crown with curled side ornaments and a small tilak mark on the forehead. Its face is smooth with a gentle smile, and it wears a carved necklace and armlets with floral patterns. The metal reflects warm highlights across the face and shoulders. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a gilded bronze deity murti against a black background. The figure wears a tall, tiered crown with carved floral and leaf patterns, a central ornament, and a small tilak or bindi on the forehead. Dark kohl-lined eyes, a red-tinted lower lip and a serene expression are visible. Layered ornate necklaces with beaded and engraved bands cover the chest, and large looped earrings hang at the sides. Reflective metal highlights show the polished surface.Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal statue of a deity against a black background. The figure has a tall jata-style hair crown with a crescent moon at the side and a small carved skull-like figure at the top of the crown, a forehead tilak, large carved earrings and an ornate beaded collar. The face is serene with a slight smile. This is a deity murti, not a living person.September 26 20102010-09-26Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal statue of a deity against a black background. The face has a serene smile, a vertical tilak mark on the forehead, and a tall ornate crown with floral and scrolled relief work and side ornaments. Heavy necklaces and carved armlets with leaf patterns adorn the upper body, and an arm extends diagonally across the lower frame. The metal reflects warm highlights. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal statue of a deity murti against a black background. The face has a serene expression, a vertical tilak mark on the forehead, and a tall matted hair crown rising behind a small carved skull-like figure and a crescent ornament on the left. Ornate necklaces and shoulder ornaments with fine engraved patterns are visible below the face. The figure is a statue, not a living person.Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti against a black background. The figure wears a tall, tiered ornate crown with a pointed finial and carved floral motifs, has painted black eyebrows and eyes, a red-painted mouth and a small forehead mark. Elaborate multi-strand necklaces and carved shoulder ornaments are visible, and a partial ornate object appears at the left edge.Close-up photograph of a gilded bronze statue of a deity murti against a black background. The figure has a tall jatamakuta-style headdress with a crescent moon ornament, a smiling face, large ring earrings, and a bare torso with a beaded necklace and an ornate waist belt. Its arms are extended outward, and a pale yellow-gold sheen covers the metal.Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal deity murti, a standing figure with an elaborate crown, ornate earrings, a beaded collar and a chest adorned with engraved ornaments and a jewelled waist belt with tassels. The figure's arms are extended outward and the background is plain black. No physical people are present.Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal deity murti against a black background. The figure has a tall ornate crown with floral and scroll detailing, a bindi on the forehead, painted red lips and dark eyes, and layered beaded necklaces across the chest. Its raised hand holds a leafy pointed object with red-painted fingertips, and the lower body is decorated with fine engraved patterns. No physical people are present.A close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal deity murti against a black background. The figure wears a tall, ornately carved crown, large hoop earrings, a layered collar necklace and armlets with engraved floral patterns. The face has arched brows, dark eyes, a small forehead mark and red lips. Parts of a second figure are visible at the left edge. No physical people are present.