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A gilded metal deity murti stands on a blue-covered base before an ornate golden arched backdrop with floral and foliate relief work. The figure wears a white draped garment with silver-edged border, layered pearl and crystal necklaces, and a red-bead mala ending in a red pendant. Carved stone pillars with relief figures frame the left side, and a pink cloth edge appears at right. The figure is a statue, not a living person. A small purple logo and copyright credit appear in the corners.

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February 24 20132013-02-24 +1 copiesOctober 25 20122012-10-25A gilded metal deity murti stands within an ornate carved golden arch framed by rearing figures and foliage. It wears a purple sheer sari with a silver-edged border, a multi-strand necklace of rudraksha beads and pearls with a jeweled heart pendant, and a crown; it holds a small lamp-like object in one hand. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, and the image is a photograph of it.2013-01-25May 11 20132013-05-11 +1 copiesA small gilded metal statue of a seated deity murti under an ornate golden arched prabhavali, with leaf-scroll carving. The figure wears a white draped cloth, a rudraksha mala with red-brown beads and white pearl beads, and a conical crown, holding a small object in the raised hand. The murti sits on a red base in front of a grey carved stone pillar on a dark red wall. No physical people are visible.2013-02-05A photograph of a standing bronze deity murti in a richly carved gilt-bronze arched prabhavali backdrop with lion-like supports at the base. The murti wears a yellow sheer draped garment with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, rudraksha beads, a tall crown-like headdress and a red bindi. One hand holds a raised object and the other hangs at the side.2011-08-02January 21 20132013-01-21 +1 copiesA metal murti seated within an ornate silver-gilt arched throne (peetha) with floral carvings and lion-like side supports. The figure wears a pale silver-blue silk garment with green borders, layered rudraksha malas, a bead necklace with red stones, and a crown with a red gem. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The throne is framed by garlands of marigolds and white jasmine, with rudraksha strands hanging behind. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. The a person field is none because no candidate is physically present or depicted as a person.2013-10-15A close photograph of a copper-gold metal deity murti standing inside an ornate arched copper frame carved with foliage and mythical bird motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white draped cloth with gold border. Layered beaded necklaces with pearls, green and red stones, and a large round pendant hang on the chest, and the raised right hand holds a small object. Behind, out-of-focus gold beadwork and a red and green fabric backdrop frame the statue.2013-05-03A gilded metal statue of a deity murti stands within an ornate golden arch frame decorated with floral and scroll carvings. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a white garment with pale green borders. Long rudraksha mala strands and gold beaded necklaces hang across the chest, and one hand holds a staff-like ceremonial object. Behind it are rows of rudraksha beads, gold ornaments and bright flowers, with yellow marigolds visible at the left edge. This is a statue, not a living person.2013-09-28A gilded metal deity murti stands on a throne-like peetha framed by a golden arch, dressed in a white sari with a gold border and layered red, green and multicolored bead necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the sides, and a dark navy embroidered cloth with gold and jewel-toned motifs hangs behind. In the foreground are brass puja vessels including a kalasha-style pot, a lamp, a bowl and a small brass cup, plus folded red and green silk cloths and white flowers. The setting suggests a puja arrangement; no people are visible.2013-04-06October 26 20122012-10-26