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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.

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January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A 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 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 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.2013-03-07April 06 20122012-04-06A golden metal murti of a deity-like figure, shown frontally with a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and the left hand resting near the body. The head wears a tall orange turban topped with a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, plus a forehead ornament with a red centre. The body is covered in heavy layered jewellery: a jewelled collar, ornate multi-strand necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and a large pendant. Garlands of yellow, red and orange marigold flowers surround the figure, and an ornate gilded arch frames the top. The background is red fabric.2012-04-06A 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.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A close-up of a deity murti adorned with dense crystal and rhinestone jewellery, a jeweled crown, and a tall ornate headdress in an orange and green striped turban. Gold-toned face, layered yellow, maroon and white garlands drape the shoulders, and the raised golden hand shows an abhaya-style gesture. Ornate gold arch with round studs forms the backdrop, with two smaller jewelled murtis flanking the frame. No physical people are visible; the figures shown are statues.2010-11-14December 26 20082008-12-26A metal deity murti stands against a yellow draped backdrop, dressed in an orange shawl draped over the shoulders and across the chest, with a silver crown and a long white flower garland with red roses hanging to the waist. The figure wears jeweled necklaces, red and green stone ornaments, and a silver-embellished sash, with jeweled earrings. Adjacent garlanded deity figures are partly visible at the edges. No living person is shown.2013-03-08