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Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti decorated for worship, its face painted with pink lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing a jewelled gold crown and a white flower above the forehead. Heavy ornaments include a jewelled gold necklace, earrings and a sparkling pendant. The murti is framed by a halo of woven yellow, red, orange, white and green flower garlands, with white and red blossoms draped at its chest and a gilded ornamental arch behind. A gold-plated object, possibly a ceremonial staff or lamp, stands at the left edge.

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May 12 20082008-05-12May 12 20082008-05-12A dark stone or metal deity murti adorned for worship, wearing an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlays, a red bindi and decorated forehead markings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink rose at the shoulder. It is framed by thick bands of crocheted-looking garlands in yellow, red, green and white against a white wall. A gold ornamental arm or stand appears at right. No physical people are visible.2008-05-12Close-up of a black stone deity murti adorned for worship, wearing a tall gold crown with red and white jewelled studs, a red-and-white nose ring, jewelled earrings and a gold-and-stone necklace over a dark velvet garment with a red patterned edge. Pink roses are tucked near the shoulders and a red garland hangs across the chest. Large crocheted wool pompoms in red, yellow, green and white frame the figure, and a gold ceremonial staff rests at left.2008-05-12May 12 20082008-05-12May 12 20082008-05-12A black stone deity murti is adorned with a black turban topped by a large white magnolia-like flower and jeweled gold ornaments, with red and pink markings on the face and a golden ceremonial staff or hand implement at left. The figure is framed by a dense backdrop of crocheted-style garlands in yellow, red, orange, white, and green, with white and red flower garlands draped across the chest. No people are visible; the subject is a decorated deity murti in a temple setting.2008-05-12May 12 20082008-05-12January 01 20102010-01-01A photograph of a deity murti or utsava image, possibly a processional figure, seated inside the open rear cargo area of a white vehicle. The figure wears a black crown with silver and red ornamental crescent-shaped pieces, a silver-embroidered red garment, a large silver pendant with green and red stones, and layered rudraksha beads and gold chains. Thick garlands of red, yellow, white and green yarn-wrapped flowers surround it, with pink and yellow roses and a white calla lily at the chest. No physical people are visible.2008-05-12A dark-complexioned deity murti stands in a gilded arched niche draped with thick garlands of yellow, red, white, green and orange flowers. The figure wears a crown with a trident-like ornament, a flower in the hair, a pink-and-maroon garment and a heavy silver-and-jewelled necklace with pink and white flower garlands. Golden arms hold a ceremonial staff and a sword-like object. Roses and peach flowers surround a maroon-draped altar with a golden cloth, and three small brass shrines sit at the base. No people are visible.2008-05-12A black stone deity murti stands within an ornate gold-toned arched frame against a dark background. The figure wears a tall gold crown, large silver and jewelled necklaces, earrings, and is draped in a deep red cloth with green border. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red, yellow and white flowers adorn the murti, and a green sugarcane stalk stands to the right. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the left edge and a red curtain hangs behind. Flowers are arranged on the base at lower left. No people are visible.