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Close view of a gilded bronze deity murti with an ornate tall crown, large earrings, layered necklaces and armlets, one hand raised in a gesture, standing among other dark bronze sculptures. Behind it, a dark bronze figure with a flaming arch and a seated bronze figure with a turban-like headpiece and a raised hand are displayed in a storeroom-like setting with a white wall. The scene shows statues only, with no physical people visible.

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August 24 20142014-08-24A cluster of gilded bronze deity murti statues displayed against a plain white-washed wall. In the centre, a seated four-armed figure wears a tall crown and ornate jewellery, holding objects in raised hands. Around it stand several female and male murti with crowns, halos and ornate necklaces, some holding staffs and ritual implements. At lower right, a golden seated figure wears an orange cloth draped over its shoulder. A folded white cloth and red material sit at the lower left. No living people are visible.2013-06-28A photograph inside a warehouse-like workshop showing large bronze deity statues. In the foreground a tall bronze figure with a crown, jewelled necklaces and a raised hand stands beside a bronze female figure wearing a tall tiered crown and ornate waist cloth. Behind them stand more bronze statues, including a figure holding a staff, and many other statues and sculpted pieces are stacked on the floor. Corrugated roof and a wire mesh wall are visible. No people are present in the scene.2014-08-24Two large bronze-coloured deity statues stand in a storage workshop surrounded by other sculptures. The left figure, a male deity, wears a tall ornate crown and a multi-strand necklace, holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a small object in another. The right figure, a female deity, wears a tall conical headdress and jewellery, holds a kalasha-style pot and a lotus-like item. Behind them lie disassembled statues and carved fragments on wooden platforms. No people are visible.2014-08-24Close photograph of golden bronze deity murti figures seated in a temple setting. A central four-armed deity with a tall crown and elaborate jewellery holds a conch and a discus, and a seated figure on the left has a bald head and raises a hand in a gesture. Behind them, another gilded figure in a tall headdress holds a small object, with a decorated golden backdrop, a white bull statue and a purple and green cloth in the background.2014-08-24Close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal deity murti against a black background. The figure has a tall ornate crown with floral and scroll detailing, a bindi on the forehead, painted red lips and dark eyes, and layered beaded necklaces across the chest. Its raised hand holds a leafy pointed object with red-painted fingertips, and the lower body is decorated with fine engraved patterns. No physical people are present.A seated bronze deity murti of a goddess, with a tall crown, elaborate jewellery, a long necklace and armlets, outdoors under a white tarpaulin in a construction yard. Beside her is a larger bronze figure of a male deity with a serpent-like ornament. The bronzes are unfinished in places, with dirt, bricks, a granite pillar, palm trees and a chain on the ground. No people are visible.2006-09-18A close-up photograph of a polished gold-toned metal deity murti against a black background. The figure wears a tall, ornately carved crown, large hoop earrings, a layered collar necklace and armlets with engraved floral patterns. The face has arched brows, dark eyes, a small forehead mark and red lips. Parts of a second figure are visible at the left edge. No physical people are present.August 24 20142014-08-24August 24 20142014-08-24A close photograph of a golden bronze statue of a multi-armed dancing deity murti against a black background. The figure wears a tall ornate crown, large earrings, a broad necklace and armbands. One hand holds a small drum, another is raised in a flame-like gesture, and the arms extend outward in a dynamic dance pose. The bronze surface is polished and reflective.A gilded bronze standing figure of a female deity murti, tall conical crown, jewelled necklace, arm bands and waist belt, one hand raised in a gesture, the other hanging at the side, standing on a round base. A hand with a ring rests on top at the upper left, and a person in white dhoti stands behind. Photo shows a ritual or festival setting with a red and gold cloth at the top left.2013-07-13