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A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a metal or gold-toned figure seated with raised right hand in abhaya mudra. It wears an orange and gold turban, a jeweled crown, dense silver and gem-studded necklaces over a deep blue velvet garment, a cream and gold shawl, and a jewel-encrusted belt. White and yellow flower garlands drape the figure. The silver hand is set with green and pink stones, and a floral garland frames the scene. No physical people are visible.

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A metal deity murti decorated for festival worship, shown in close frontal view against a grey stone wall. The figure wears a vivid red-orange turban-like cloth with gold border, a crown studded with multicoloured stones, and heavy layered necklaces and a jewelled belt over a dark blue velvet garment. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing, covered in sparkling stones with green and red inlay, while the left hand holds a golden ceremonial staff. Yellow and white flower garlands drape the figure and surround its base. No physical people are visible.2007-12-23 +1 copiesOctober 19 20082008-10-19A golden metal murti of a deity-like figure, shown frontally with a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and the left hand resting near the body. The head wears a tall orange turban topped with a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, plus a forehead ornament with a red centre. The body is covered in heavy layered jewellery: a jewelled collar, ornate multi-strand necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and a large pendant. Garlands of yellow, red and orange marigold flowers surround the figure, and an ornate gilded arch frames the top. The background is red fabric.2012-04-06December 26 20082008-12-26October 01 20112011-10-01A metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face wears an orange silk turban decorated with a peacock feather, jewelled brooch and sparkling ornaments. The figure is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces in red, green and white stones, large paisley earrings, and a jewelled cream-and-gold garment with red underlay. Its raised right hand is encrusted with stones. Marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red and purple surround the figure against a dark background.2008-12-26A golden deity murti is seated amid garlands of yellow marigolds and white and red flowers. It wears an orange turban topped with a beaded crown and a jewelled brooch, plus elaborate beaded earrings, layered necklaces and a beaded pink, green and white shawl over a purple velvet garment. Its right hand is raised in a jewelled palm-out gesture, and a gold lamp stand and bell-like object sit at the left edge. A framed picture hangs behind on a red cloth backdrop. No living people are visible.2009-01-12Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti wearing a vivid orange turban with a jewelled ornament, orange silk garment, and an elaborate jewelled necklace and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Red and white flower garlands hang at the shoulders, and a green fabric with gold dot pattern forms the backdrop. The murti's right hand, covered in sparkling white stone-studded fabric, is raised in blessing.2011-10-02December 26 20082008-12-26A gilded deity murti in an ornate festival form is decorated with an orange turban topped by a tall jewelled crown, a gold and gem-studded face and jewelled earrings. The figure wears layered gold and stone necklaces over a dark purple velvet garment, a beaded green, red and white garland draped across the chest, and a jewelled hand raised in a blessing gesture. Marigold and yellow and white flower garlands surround the murti in the background, with a gold ceremonial staff at the left edge. No physical people are visible, so this is a photograph of a statue rather than a person.2009-01-12A close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, a Hindu idol with a copper-toned face, red lips and large eyes, wearing a red-orange turban topped with a jewelled ornament. It has layered rudraksha malas, white and red beaded garlands, and blue-and-white circular ornaments on its chest. Large beaded earrings hang from its ears. One gilded hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the other holds a staff. Behind it are curtains of orange cloth framed by red, yellow and purple flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-11-02October 09 20102010-10-09