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A golden deity murti. The figure wears a tall gold crown and an orange turban-like headpiece, with layered jewelled necklaces, earrings and bangles in white and pink stones. One hand holds a golden vessel and the other is raised in a blessing gesture. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and white roses frame the murti against a gold drape.

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May 30 20182018-05-30 +1 copiesMay 30 20182018-05-30A 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.2012-04-06May 30 20182018-05-30March 13 20132013-03-13December 01 20112011-12-01Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti face, with glossy gold skin, painted red lips and dark eyes, wearing an orange turban with a striped gold-and-green border, a jeweled ornament with green and red stones at the front, and a strand of white pearls draped down the side. Surrounded by red, yellow and purple marigold and rose garlands, a green silk backdrop, and gold-embroidered cloth, with ornate gold and jeweled decorations at the edges. No physical people are visible.2011-11-30A gilded metal statue of a deity is seated against a gold brocade backdrop, wearing an orange and red turban topped with a peacock feather ornament and jewelled crest. The figure has a red painted mouth, a red bindi and an ornate jewelled collar and necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands hang across its shoulders. It raises a jewelled palm in abhaya mudra and holds a golden staff-like object in the other hand. No physical people are visible; this is a murti photographed in a shrine setting.2011-10-13November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti. It is adorned with layered garlands of white jasmine, red and orange flowers and green leaves, plus a heavy jewelled necklace. Its four arms hold a trident-like staff, a lotus-like object and ritual implements. Behind it, a man in an orange garment and a flower garland smiles, partially visible at the top right, with a red backdrop. Several people's bodies are partly visible at the edges in light clothing. The image is a photograph of a temple or festival procession.2012-06-03A gilded metal deity murti is densely decorated with flower garlands in yellow, red, orange and white. The face is golden with a red-and-yellow tilak on the forehead. The murti wears a tall jewelled crown set with green and red stones, a jewelled collar and a red velvet cloth draped at the chest. Strings tied around the garlands hold them in place. No people are visible.2012-04-05October 19 20082008-10-19