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A golden-faced deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch against a red backdrop. The figure wears a tall golden crown, a layered white lace-like necklace, and a long coin garland draped from the shoulders to the hips. Its garments are red and gold, with the raised hands in a blessing gesture. No physical people are visible, and the statue is not a depiction of a person.

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December 21 20172017-12-21A photograph of a gilded deity murti standing within an ornate golden arch-shaped niche, draped in an orange and gold garment with red borders and sparkling embroidered bands, adorned with a jeweled golden crown, layered necklaces and a rudraksha-style bead mala. Hands are folded in anjali mudra at the chest. Golden curtains and a fringed canopy in red, yellow, green and white frame the scene, with brass oil lamps at the lower right edge. No physical people are visible.2016-05-17Close photo of two gilded metal deity murtis in a temple shrine set against a deep red velvet curtain and an ornate gold arched frame. The central murti wears a conical jeweled crown, large drop earrings, layered gold and beaded necklaces, a red bindi and a flower garland of yellow, red and purple blossoms. Its raised hand holds a leafy green sprig, and a gold kalasha-style vessel and gold lamp stand sit beside it. The murti to the left wears an orange turban and a green jeweled bodice with red stones. A small gold-tone decorative object appears in the lower foreground. No people are visible.2010-10-13A gilded copper-toned murti of a deity stands within an ornate copper arch frame decorated with carved peacock-like motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a red sari-like drape with a golden border, long strings of white pearls and rudraksha beads, a round gold pendant, and bangles. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind the murti, a backdrop of jewelled ornamentation with red and green stones and gold embroidery.2013-04-10A gilded metal standing deity murti, a figure with a jeweled crown and a large golden halo fan behind the head. It wears an orange and gold silk shawl with swastika and Om motifs, a blue and gold brocade garment, and an ornate green-stone pendant with diamond-like stones, plus layered jeweled necklaces with red stones and pearls. Its raised right hand is in abhaya mudra, and the left hand rests open at the side. Golden lamp-stands rise on either side of the figure, and red flowers are visible at the lower left. Behind it is a dark background. No physical people are visible.2011-09-07A richly decorated deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch in a temple shrine. The murti wears an orange and gold silk garment, a heavily embellished jewelled cape in red, blue and gold with mirror-like studs, a tall crown with a crescent ornament, and layered gem necklaces. It holds a gold staff in one hand and raises the other in abhaya mudra. Colourful tassel garlands hang at the left and right edges, and a gold lion-shaped base is visible at lower left. No physical people are visible.2016-05-08December 21 20172017-12-21December 01 20162016-12-01A golden deity murti of Nithyanandeshwara is seated in front of a backdrop of green silk drapery and banked garlands of red, white, yellow and pink flowers. The murti wears an ornate gold crown with red gems and a Shiva-lingam emblem, and a heavy gold necklace, jewelled armlets and a blue-gem-studded chest ornament. Its right hand is raised in blessing. No physical people are visible, aside from a partial figure at the right edge. The scene is a ratha/puja decoration at a temple in the Bidadi Ashram.2014-12-02A gilded deity murti is decorated for worship, seated against a green and gold brocade backdrop within ornate gold-leaf panels. The figure wears a tall golden crown, a red garment, layered jewelled necklaces and a jewelled waist belt, with a trident-like staff held in one hand. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves frame the murti, and a red tilak is visible on the forehead. No people are visible in the photograph.2016-12-01March 28 20132013-03-28Photograph of three deity murti in a temple setting. The central figure wears a jeweled crown with a red and green turban, a heavy gold and gemstone necklace, and a raised hand. Flanking figures wear tall jeweled crowns and ornate jeweled collars. All are draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and maroon and white garlands, in front of a golden arched backdrop with ornate temple art to the right. No physical people are visible.2010-11-14