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A decorated deity murti of a goddess. Her face is silver-toned with red bindi and nose ornament, wearing large round earrings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a tall embellished crown with a red-and-gold brocade veil behind her. Long garlands of red and orange roses hang down both sides, with yellow and white flower garlands at the left edge. Golden hands rest in front of her, and a small oil lamp flame is visible at the lower left. No physical people are present.

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A richly decorated deity murti of Devi, shown as a figure in saffron-orange silk with an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces, draped in a red-and-gold embroidered cape. Long garlands of red roses and yellow and white flowers hang from the shoulders, and brass oil lamps stand in the foreground beside a larger garlanded deity figure at left. The setting is a temple-style hall with gold curtains. No physical people are visible.2016-10-09October 09 20162016-10-09October 09 20162016-10-09A 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 01 20112011-12-01A deity murti stands under a golden arch, framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine-like flowers, purple and green leaves, and red rose petals. The figure wears a silver-embellished crown, a silver necklace, and an orange and green silk sari, holding a ceremonial fan-like object and a trident-like staff. Red cloth drapes behind the arch. No physical people are visible.2011-12-10October 09 20162016-10-09A photograph of a decorated deity murti in a temple-style shrine, seated on a raised platform draped in orange and gold fabric. The central figure wears an orange and gold gown, a tall ornate headdress, large ornate necklaces and earrings, and a long garland of orange and red flowers. Flanking figures in smaller murtis hold a veena-like instrument and a raised hand. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, with gold drapes and dark maroon curtains behind. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues.2016-10-09A deity murti of Venkateswara is seated on a tiered golden pedestal before a seven-hooded metal serpent canopy. The murti wears an orange silk garment, a crown-like headdress set with red and blue stones, and an elaborate jewelled chest ornament. Garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow marigolds with blue sequin accents hang around the figure and down the sides of the pedestal.2016-10-09A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands centrally on a draped altar beneath an orange and gold canopy with dark red floral garlands. The figure wears an orange and gold sari-like garment, a heavy gold necklace, a jewelled crown and a red-and-gold headdress. Marigold and mixed flower garlands hang on either side, with two smaller attendant murtis wearing yellow and red garlands flanking her. A veena rests against the right side of the altar.2016-10-09A gilded deity murti stands in a gold-framed arched shrine, richly adorned with heavy gold jewellery, a jewelled crown, and layered garlands of yellow marigolds, orange flowers and green leaves. It holds a pink-and-green object in one hand and wears a teal and gold draped skirt. Oil lamps glow in the background, and a dark cloth covers the base. No physical people are visible.2017-12-02 +1 copiesA golden statue of a saint, dressed in maroon and gold-bordered garments with a gold turban and a jewelled crown, is framed by a dense arch of marigold, rose and white jasmine garlands in red, orange, yellow and green. Layered silver and pearl necklaces, a jewelled belt and gold armlets adorn the figure, which holds one gold hand near the chest. The setting is a decorated shrine with a gold arched canopy above. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and a blurred green leaf fills the lower foreground.2015-06-03