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A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a Shiva-form idol with a golden face and red lips, wearing an orange-red turban decorated with jeweled crown ornaments and a pearl drape. It wears a deep blue velvet vest layered with heavy jeweled necklaces and a gem-studded chest pendant, with a teal cloth beneath. One hand holds a golden trident and a yellow-and-pink flower garland hangs at left, while the other hand rests raised near a jeweled armlet. Behind it hangs a deep red velvet curtain under a gilded canopy. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.

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July 09 20102010-07-09A close photograph of a copper-faced deity murti with a jewelled crown and an orange-red turban decorated with stones and a central brooch. The figure wears a blue garment under layered gemstone-studded necklaces and paisley-patterned ornaments, with large jewelled earrings. Its right hand is raised in a jewelled blessing gesture, and a golden trident-like staff is visible at the left edge. A deep red curtain forms the backdrop and marigold-style garlands appear at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-07-09September 18 20142014-09-18June 29 20092009-06-29A gilded metal deity murti of Shiva stands before a maroon velvet curtain, shown from the chest up. It wears an orange and green turban decorated with jewelled brooches and a crescent-shaped ornament, and a red tilak on the forehead. Layers of jewelled necklaces, pearl-and-stone chains and a navy velvet garment with white shawl drape the figure. Its raised hand holds a golden trident with a jewelled palm covering, and a cobra-headed staff rests on the left. Yellow and red flower garlands hang near the trident, and a stone wall with a pointed stone finial sits behind.2008-01-18A close-up photograph of a richly ornamented deity murti in a shrine, a figure with a face of polished metal or lacquer, wearing an orange turban with pearl strands and a jeweled crown ornament. The murti is decked in a red garment covered in dense crystal and gemstone embroidery, with heavy jeweled necklaces and earrings. Its raised right hand, bejeweled with stones, shows a blessing gesture, and a golden trident rests against the left side. Red velvet drapes and a gold-toned arched canopy frame the figure, with red flower garlands at the lower left.2010-06-08November 21 20142014-11-21June 27 20092009-06-27A photograph of a copper-toned metal deity murti seated on a throne beneath an ornate gilded canopy with orange-gold brocade drapes. The murti wears a green and red turban with a jewelled crown, a red and orange sash, a jewelled necklace and earrings, and holds a trident, a damaru-like drum and a sword-like staff. Its right palm is raised in blessing, covered in pink and green jewelled circular patterns. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang at its sides.2011-12-31November 24 20112011-11-24 +1 copiesA golden metal murti of a deity with a large red turban adorned with a jeweled crest, a crescent-moon ornament and a pearl medallion. The face has painted eyes and red lips. Layered gold necklaces, long beaded gold chains and a red garment cover the chest. A jeweled hand with a trident-like staff rests at left, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A lavender silk backdrop hangs behind the figure.2014-11-23November 16 20142014-11-16