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A painted clay murti of a deity stands at centre, wearing a white crown with mirror inlays, a white and silver collar, and a red-and-pink dhoti with white drapery and a green cloth over one shoulder. Yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands hang around the figure, and a silver-plated mask or shield is at the left edge. A brass lamp with a lit flame stands at the right, with ornate white decorations behind. No living person is visible; this is a statue.

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September 22 20092009-09-22 +1 copiesOctober 15 20102010-10-15Close-up of a painted deity murti or processional figure with a golden-yellow face, red bindi, dark kohl-lined eyes and a red lipstick smile. The head wears a white turban-like cloth with gold border, crowned by garlands of yellow marigolds and pink flowers with a metallic ornamental crown piece. Dark hair falls at the side, with ornate drop earrings, a beaded necklace of white and cream beads, and a red-and-gold patterned bodice. Pink flowers and green foliage surround the figure against a tree canopy. Watermarked archive photo; the copyright text is not transcribed.December 23 20152015-12-23 +1 copiesA life-size painted clay murti of a female deity stands on a red-draped platform in front of a large white fan-shaped backdrop with ornate rosette and lace-like patterns. The figure wears a white and red skirt with gold trim, a purple shawl with silver embroidery, red flower garlands, white jewelled jewellery, and a tilak on the forehead. She holds a trident-like weapon in one hand and a small bird in the other. To the left, a second deity with a veena-like instrument is partly visible, and to the right a dark murti wears an orange cloth. A terracotta pot sits nearby. No living people are visible.2010-10-09October 08 20102010-10-08A large deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple shrine, decorated for Navaratri Day 8 Mahashtami Durga Sandhi Puja. She has long black hair, a red-and-gold crown, and elaborate gold and gem-studded jewellery including a collar necklace, earrings and bangles. Her body is draped in a red garland of roses with yellow marigold-type flowers. She wears a blue and red-pink brocade garment and holds a small white object in her raised hand, with a purple serpent-like form at her side. Behind her is an ornate golden fan-shaped halo studded with blue and pink gems. Printed caption at the bottom reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 8 - Mahashtami Durga Sandhi Puja.2021-10-14A photograph of a life-size decorated figure of a deity standing before a painted backdrop of stylised purple and grey flowers and foliage with green leaves in the foreground. The figure wears a tall green and silver crown with a sunburst halo, a white vibhuti line and red bindi on the forehead, and jewelled gold and silver necklaces with green and purple stones. A white jasmine garland hangs from the shoulders, and it holds a gold vel-shaped spear with a magenta gem. The figure wears green and gold striped dhoti-style lower garments with silver anklets. The figure appears to be a murugan-style murti, a deity form made of painted material rather than a living person.2009-07-17October 19 20082008-10-19A photograph of a seated man in white dhoti and white turban with a vibhuti mark on his forehead, wearing a leopard-print garment, rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklaces, smiling and raising his right hand in greeting beside a garlanded metal deity murti. The murti stands in a dancing pose with a raised hand and wears an orange-red turban, a leopard-print wrap and rich jewellery, set against yellow, purple and green flower garlands and a pink satin cloth.2013-09-05A metallic silver statue of a deity murti is decorated for worship, wearing a black cloth headdress with a jewelled Shiva lingam emblem, crescent moon and pink flower. Its face has red lips and jewelled earrings, and it wears a heavy jewelled necklace with a large green gemstone and orange and white marigold garlands. Its raised hand holds a silver object, and a green and gold textile backdrop with purple edging frames it, with silver trident-like finials at the top corners. This is a statue, not a living person, and no one is physically present.2015-12-27 +1 copiesA painted deity murti seated on a festival float decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, pink flowers and green leaves, under a tree canopy. The figure has golden-yellow skin, a red tilak on the forehead, a white and pink turban adorned with flowers, large earrings, a multi-strand necklace and a bare chest with red and orange bands. It holds a golden staff in one hand and a golden kalasha-like object in the other, with a pink flower in the raised hand. A white dhoti and a multicoloured sash complete the dress.