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A golden metal murti of a seated figure is the central subject, adorned with an orange turban, jewelled necklaces, bangles and a red-and-gold garment. It sits on a bed of yellow marigold garlands and purple flower strings, with red roses and leaves around it. A human hand holding a flower and a wrist with gold bangles reaches in from the right, appearing to adorn or touch the murti during worship.

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April 24 20132013-04-24A silver-faced deity murti wearing an orange turban and a maroon garment is adorned with red roses, yellow and purple marigold garlands, green leaves and a jewelled crown-like headpiece. A woman's bejewelled hand, with bangles and henna, places a small ornate jewelled finial or crown onto the murti's head. A partial view of gold ornaments appears at the top. Ritual dressing and decoration of the murti is shown against a dark background.2013-04-24April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA 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.2013-04-21A shirtless priest with a bare back, wearing a green-and-gold silk dhoti with a red border, stands at the left edge tending a golden deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown set with green and red stones, a red and gold sari-style garment, a gold waist belt and ornate gold jewellery. It is heavily decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands, red flower garlands and green leaf festoons. A partial camera and a golden pedestal are visible at the edge. No other physical people are visible.2012-04-05A 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.2012-04-06April 24 20132013-04-24March 13 20132013-03-13April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesApril 24 20132013-04-24A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti, its face turned to the side, wearing an orange-red turban with a pearl tassel and a jewelled ornament at the brow. It has jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace, and an ornate silver-and-gold armlet on the upper arm. The murti is framed by red, yellow and white flower garlands and draped in orange and green cloth with gold shimmer. The hand raised in front holds a jewelled silver ornamental piece studded with coloured stones. No people are visible; the statue is the only figure in the scene.2011-11-30December 30 20092009-12-30