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A gilded metal deity murti. It wears an orange silk garment with green and red striped borders, layered gold and red-stone jewellery, a pearl necklace, a jewelled crown with a central ornament and tassels, and dangling earrings. A long braid is decorated with red, yellow, pink and white flower garlands and round gold ornaments. The murti holds a flame-tipped staff or sceptre in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. No living people are visible.

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June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15June 15 20092009-06-15A golden deity murti, a female figure, stands in a stone temple alcove beside a deep red curtain. She wears an orange silk sari with green and gold borders, layered gold and red-stone necklaces, pearl strands, a jewelled black hair crown, and a long garland of red roses, yellow and purple flowers. Her raised right hand holds a flaming golden object, and bangles cover her arms. A blue cloth hangs at the right edge.2009-06-15October 12 20112011-10-12A gilded deity murti, a goddess figure seated in a temple shrine, wears an orange silk sari with a purple border and heavy layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. Her crown is ornately set with coloured stones, and she has a fresh garland of yellow and red flowers draped over one shoulder. Her raised hand holds a flower-like emblem, and a gold arched prabhavali behind her frames the figure beside red velvet drapery and carved stone pillars. A second deity figure in a blue embellished garment is partly visible on the left. No living people are present.2010-07-09A golden metal murti of a goddess seated on a decorated throne, shown in close view. She wears an orange silk sari with green and red borders, a black and gold crown with round gold ornaments, heavy gold and red-stone necklaces, and a long garland of white, yellow, pink and purple flowers draped over her shoulder. Her raised hand holds a small flame-like object, and a red-and-gold ornamental backdrop with a blue cloth and a carved stone pillar stands behind. A brass tray of green leaves and offerings sits at the lower right. No living people are visible.2009-06-15October 13 20112011-10-13Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, dark swept-back hair and a jewelled crown. The figure wears layered necklaces set with white, red and green stones, large paisley-shaped earrings, a red nose ring and a red-orange garment. A brass lamp or vessel is held at the left edge, with red and yellow flower garlands at the right. No people are visible.2010-07-09A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a polished golden face, arched brows, red lips and a red bindi, adorned with layered pearl and jewelled necklaces, ruby-and-emerald earrings and a jewelled headpiece. Her long black braid is wrapped with gold ribbon and draped with red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands. She wears an orange brocade garment and holds a golden staff topped by a green parrot. Behind her is a glowing orange and gold backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-11-21October 13 20112011-10-13October 13 20112011-10-13