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A photograph of a gold-faced deity murti. The murti wears a tall dark crown with jewelled ornaments, a gold chest-plate and layered necklaces set with red and green stones, and it holds a trident and a gold staff. White and yellow flower garlands drape both sides, with red roses in the lower arrangements, and orange and gold silk cloth forms the backdrop within an ornate gold arch. No people are visible. Setting suggests temple abhishekam decoration.

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December 06 20162016-12-06 +1 copiesA metal deity murti richly adorned for worship, framed by dense garlands of white jasmine, deep red and pink flowers and yellow marigolds. The murti wears a jewelled crown with red stones, a gold-and-red stone necklace, earrings and a purple garment, and holds a golden conch-shaped object and a jewelled staff. Gold coins and a yellow flower rest near its hands, with green leaves around the sides. A copyright overlay for the archive appears at the lower right.2010-11-05December 10 20072007-12-10A gilded deity murti decorated for worship, with a jewelled crown set with white stones and red accents, large diamond-like earrings, a nose ring and a gold-and-gem necklace over an orange garment. Long white jasmine garlands hang on either side, with red and yellow flower garlands and green foliage filling the background. Gold hand-shaped ornaments. This is an image of a sacred statue, not a living person, and no one is physically present. The page's title and excerpt concern a morning talk, but this image shows only the decorated murti.2010-10-12 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti stands centrally, adorned with jewelled necklaces, a tall ornate crown and a long garland of white and yellow flowers over a magenta flower garland. It holds a trident-like staff in one hand and a raised hand in front of a backdrop of dense red roses and green leaves. A blurred feathered fan or whisk and a partially visible second figure appear at the left edge. No living person is clearly visible apart from blurred hands at the frame edges. Decorative flower arrangement and ornate adornments suggest temple alankaram decoration.2013-02-24A metal deity murti stands in a shrine niche draped with gold-flecked orange silk. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with pink, green and red stones, a heavy silver-toned necklace with red and green gems, and a jeweled waist ornament. Garlands of yellow and magenta flowers hang over both shoulders, and a trident rests upright beside the figure. The scene is a close, frontal view of a temple deity decorated for worship.2012-10-22A photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship, with a golden face, red-painted forehead mark and a nose ring. It wears a jewelled blue and gold necklace, pearl garlands, a crown with pearl drops and a gold armlet. Red roses, white and yellow flower garlands and green leaves surround it, with a golden finial and a pink draped cloth behind. No physical people are visible.2016-12-19November 05 20102010-11-05A gilded metal deity murti of a female form, shown from the chest up in a shrine against a green silk backdrop with gold floral motifs. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown, red and gold garments, layered gem-studded necklaces, large earrings and bangles, and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial object in its hands. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and purple flowers drape over its shoulders. No people are visible.2013-03-03A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti wearing a tall golden crown and ornate jewelled necklaces with pearls and coloured stones, a red-orange silk garment, and a dark pot-like face. It holds a silver trident in one hand while the other hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The figure is surrounded by garlands of orange marigolds, red, green and white wool-like flowers, and brass ritual objects including a conch-shaped ornament. The background is blurred and dark red. The image is a photo of a statue, not a living person.2010-11-09October 04 20082008-10-04A golden deity murti of Lakshmi, adorned for worship, is framed by dense garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with red stones, gold earrings, layered gold necklaces, and a magenta garment. One hand holds a yellow flower and the other rests in a raised gesture; gold coins are pressed around the figure. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-11-05