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A metal deity murti, appearing as a silver-faced image, stands in a temple setting against a grey stone wall. It wears an ornate jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a red bindi, a nose ring, and layered diamond-style necklaces with a central pendant. It is dressed in a turquoise-blue silk sari with a gold border and is garlanded with red and orange flower garlands wrapped across the arms. One raised hand holds a lotus-like or floral object, and the image is festooned with flowers. No physical people are visible in the frame.

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A metal deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple niche against a carved stone wall. She wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and green stones, a silver face with red lips and a red bindi, layered diamond-like necklaces, and a turquoise blue silk sari with a gold-toned blouse. Red and orange flower garlands hang over her shoulders and arms, and a yellow marigold tassel hangs at her waist. Her raised left hand holds a small object, and a bejewelled bangle adorns her right arm. No living people are visible.2007-09-24A golden deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with a jewelled crown with red and green enamel, a gold face with red bindi and nose ornament, and a blue silk garment with heavy gold and gem necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the figure, and it holds a golden implement with a green bird-shaped finial in one raised hand. A teal fabric backdrop and stone wall surround it. No physical people are visible.2011-10-18A golden metal deity murti is seated in a temple setting, wearing a blue silk sari with an ornate jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and multiple red rose garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Green leaf garlands surround the neck. The murti holds a silver ritual implement topped with a pink flower and a green leaf in one hand, with pearl bangles on the wrist. A golden cloth backdrop and stone pillar frame the image. Pink and white flowers rest in the lap. No physical people are visible.2011-11-05A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti decorated for worship. The face is polished silver with red bindi, red lips, and a nose ring, wearing an ornate crown studded with jewels in green, red, and white. It wears layered diamond-style necklaces, a blue blouse under an orange-gold shawl, and a jewelled waist belt. Red and orange flower garlands drape over the shoulders and arms. A brass ritual implement with a lotus-like top stands at the left edge, and the background shows a grey stone wall. No physical people are visible.2007-09-24Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure, a female deity, wears an ornate jeweled crown, a turquoise blue silk sari with gold border, layered diamond-style necklaces, a nose ring, and garlands of red and yellow flowers across her shoulders. She holds a golden lotus-shaped staff topped with a green bird figure. Behind her, a figure on the left wears an orange turban and ornate crown. The background is a green and gold shimmering cloth with an arched gold frame. No living people are visible.2011-10-01A metal deity murti of a goddess, polished copper-gold, adorned with an ornate jeweled crown, large gem-studded earrings, layered diamond-like necklaces, and a jeweled waist belt. She wears a deep maroon and orange silk sari and holds a lotus bud in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over her right shoulder. Behind her are a red velvet curtain and an elaborately carved gold arch. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15October 04 20102010-10-04A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, painted eyes and red lips. She wears an ornate jewelled crown in red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered diamond-like necklaces and a teal-blue silk sari with a red-and-gold border. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang over her shoulders. She holds a golden parrot-topped staff in one raised hand, with bangles on her wrist. A green and gold sequined backdrop fills the background.2011-10-02A photograph of a metal deity murti decorated for alankaram, with a polished silver-gold face, painted eyes and red lips, wearing a tall conical crown studded with multicoloured stones and pearls, large jewelled earrings, and layered white pearl and gold coin necklaces over a red and gold brocade garment. It holds a pearl-encrusted trident in one hand, and white jasmine garlands fill the background. The figure is a statue, not a person, and no people are visible.A golden metal deity murti. It wears a teal blue silk garment with a gold-bordered pallu, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, a large red stone pendant, and jeweled chandelier earrings. Its raised hand holds a silver staff entwined with a serpent. Behind it are red velvet drapes, a bouquet of red roses and white flowers with green fern, a yellow and purple flower garland, and an ornate gold-carved arch. No physical people are visible.2010-08-28A metal deity murti, polished copper-gold, is decorated with jewelled crown, large paisley earrings, a nose ring and layered necklaces with red and green stones. It wears a green silk garment and is garlanded with red roses and white jasmine strands, with yellow marigolds at the side. Its right hand holds a metal staff topped with a green parrot figure. A yellow cloth and gold-embossed backdrop frame the figure, and a blurred metal ritual vessel appears in the foreground. No people are visible.2013-04-09 +2 copiesA golden metal deity murti is the main subject, seated against a red sparkling curtain. It wears an ornate jewelled crown with green and pink stones, a blue silk sari with gold border, layered gold and gem necklaces, and garlands of yellow and magenta flowers. Its right hand holds a green-topped ceremonial staff. Beside it, another golden figure in an orange shawl is partly visible. No living people are visible.2011-10-07