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A golden metal murti of a deity with a large red turban adorned with a jeweled crest, a crescent-moon ornament and a pearl medallion. The face has painted eyes and red lips. Layered gold necklaces, long beaded gold chains and a red garment cover the chest. A jeweled hand with a trident-like staff rests at left, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A lavender silk backdrop hangs behind the figure.

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November 21 20142014-11-21June 27 20092009-06-27A gilded metal statue of a male figure, shown as a deity-style murti rather than a living person, wearing a red turban with gold stripes and a jewelled forehead ornament with a red stone. Ornate silver-and-diamond style earrings, layered rudraksha-style beaded necklaces in gold and brown, and a red garment with an orange shawl drape over the shoulder. It holds a jewelled silver-and-stone hand ornament with a pink flower tucked in, and a silver staff or mace-like object appears at the left edge. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses surround it, with an orange and gold brocade backdrop.2011-11-11A golden deity murti of Hanuman is seated at the centre of a temple shrine, adorned with a red and orange turban topped by a jewelled ornament. It wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces, a sacred rudraksha-style beaded necklace, and large jewelled earrings. Red and yellow flower garlands and white jasmine strands drape the figure. It raises its right hand in abhaya mudra while holding a gada mace in the left, and an orange cloth falls behind it against a green and gold brocade backdrop.2011-10-21A copper-toned statue of a deity murti with a bronze face, wearing an orange turban with a jeweled ornament and a beaded crown-like headdress. The figure raises a jewelled, beaded hand in blessing and holds a golden trident. Multiple layers of gold necklaces, black beaded malas and rudraksha-style beads hang on the chest, with garlands of white jasmine and red flowers below. Pale silk drapery forms the backdrop. The statue is an image, not a living person, and is decorated as for a ritual display.2014-10-02Close-up photograph of a metal murti of a deity with a bronze-toned face, red lips and painted eyes, wearing an orange and gold turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown. It holds a silver trident in one hand and a large hand-shaped gesture plate (abhaya-style hand) encrusted with white and green stones and pink accents. A dark rudraksha mala and gold beaded necklaces hang on its chest, and it is surrounded by yellow and red flower garlands and orange drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-12-05A close-up of a gilded metal murti of a deity wearing a bright orange-red turban with gold stripes and jeweled ornaments. The face is polished copper-gold with painted dark eyes and red lips. The figure wears an elaborate red garment covered with dense jeweled necklaces, pendants and earrings in white, green and red stones, and a jeweled hand raised in abhaya gesture. A gold trident-like staff is visible at the left edge against a dark red curtain. This is a statue, not a living person.2010-08-06A gilded metal statue of a deity murti is the main subject, shown in a close frontal view against dark red draped cloth. The figure wears an ornate purple and orange turban with gold zari borders and pearl strands, a red-stoned crown ornament, large jewelled earrings, layered gold necklaces, white beaded necklaces, and a red garment with a white dhoti and gold waistband. Its raised right hand holds a golden trident, and garlands of green leaves, red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers hang across the figure. No physical people are visible; this is a statue.2009-06-15A golden statue of a seated deity murti is decorated for worship, with a red turban and crown-like ornament, a gold face with painted eyes and red lips, a multi-strand gold and beaded necklace, and bejewelled earrings. It wears an orange shawl and holds a silver trident, and a jewelled ceremonial hand ornament with a pink flower. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds and orange-gold drapery surround it.2011-11-11June 16 20092009-06-16 +1 copiesJuly 09 20102010-07-09A close photograph of a copper-faced deity murti with a jewelled crown and an orange-red turban decorated with stones and a central brooch. The figure wears a blue garment under layered gemstone-studded necklaces and paisley-patterned ornaments, with large jewelled earrings. Its right hand is raised in a jewelled blessing gesture, and a golden trident-like staff is visible at the left edge. A deep red curtain forms the backdrop and marigold-style garlands appear at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2010-07-09