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A gilded metal murti of a deity seated on a decorated throne, dressed in a red silk tunic with gold trim and a tan shawl, wearing a tan turban topped by a peacock-feather crown. The figure holds a hand raised in blessing, its palm covered in silver and jewelled embroidery, and the other hand holds a bunch of marigolds. Long strings of red, yellow and white flower garlands and green foliage frame the figure against a dark blue backdrop. No living people are visible.

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December 29 20082008-12-29A life-sized figure of a deity murti stands among garlands of marigolds and roses, dressed in a red silk tunic heavily trimmed with gold zari borders and a gold necklace with a red-stone pendant. The head wears a gold-brown turban decorated with red beads and a peacock feather, and long dark hair falls over the shoulders. The metallic face shows painted eyes, red lips and a tilak on the forehead. The raised right hand is covered by a silver-toned palm ornament patterned with concentric circles and coloured stones. A gold-brown shawl drapes over the right shoulder. Vibrant flower garlands in red, yellow and white frame the figure against a dark background. No people are visible.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 26 20082008-12-26A metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face wears an orange silk turban decorated with a peacock feather, jewelled brooch and sparkling ornaments. The figure is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces in red, green and white stones, large paisley earrings, and a jewelled cream-and-gold garment with red underlay. Its raised right hand is encrusted with stones. Marigold and mixed flower garlands in yellow, red and purple surround the figure against a dark background.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A gilded metal statue of a man, not a living person, is shown in close frontal view decorated for a festival. The figure wears a bright orange turban with a peacock feather and a jewelled brooch, a red garment under a cream and gold-bordered shawl, and heavy layered necklaces and a large jewelled chest piece studded with stones and pearls. Yellow and purple marigold and white jasmine garlands frame the figure against a dark background. A few gold ornaments appear at the lower right. a person cues are not clearly visible on the statue, so the identity is uncertain.2008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26A 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.2011-11-30