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A dark-stone deity murti stands in a richly decorated shrine, adorned with an elaborate black topknot wrapped in a turban-like cloth and a jeweled red-and-green crown ornament. It wears a deep purple garment with a white shawl, a red and gold patterned waist sash, layered jeweled necklaces in red, green and white stones, large ornate earrings, and a long bejeweled garland draping from the shoulder. Brown rudraksha beads are wrapped across the chest. Fresh red roses, white chrysanthemums and yellow marigold garlands frame the figure against a gilded wall. The image is a photograph of a statue, not a living person.

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December 05 20162016-12-05A dark-complexioned deity murti stands on a decorated golden stage in front of an ornate gilded backdrop. The figure wears a tall black hair crown with a jeweled red-and-white ornament, large red and white paisley earrings, and a heavy gold necklace set with red stones. A purple dhoti is worn with a white upper cloth and a red-and-gold waist sash. A thick rudraksha mala hangs across the chest, and a long jeweled garland of red stones hangs down. The murti is decorated with garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers, and a gold-and-orange brocade cloth frames the seat. No living people are visible.2016-12-05A dark-skinned statue, a murti of a deity, seated on a golden throne decorated with orange and gold brocade and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers. It wears a purple dhoti-style garment with a white shawl, a leopard-print cloth at the waist, a long black braided hair with an ornate red and gold crown, red-and-white stone earrings, a rudraksha mala across the chest, and layered gold and red jewelled necklaces and armlets. Golden temple architecture fills the background. No living people are visible.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A dark-complexioned deity murti stands on a gold-and-orange draped seat in front of an ornate gold repoussé wall. The figure wears a tall black crown-like headdress with red and white flower ornaments, heavy red and white jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, a purple silk garment with a red border, and a white dhoti, with a leopard-print cloth at the waist. Red rose garlands, yellow and white flower garlands and a rudraksha-style bead strand drape the figure and seat. A ceremonial metallic vessel sits at the right edge. No living people are visible.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a decorated deity murti in profile, standing before a gilded, ornately carved golden backdrop. The murti wears a dark purple garment with gold and red embroidered trim, a black headdress studded with rhinestones, layered jewelled necklaces, and a large green-stone ornament at the chest. It is garlanded with white flowers, red roses and yellow marigolds, and an orange-gold shawl drapes over one side. Blurred golden architectural details and a blue fabric appear in the background.2016-12-05A dark-skinned murti, a sculpted figure seated on an orange and gold brocade throne against an ornate golden relief backdrop, wears a tall black hair crown with a pink jewelled ornament and feathers. It has large jewelled earrings, a red and gold necklace, a purple garment with a white cloth, a rudraksha mala across the chest and a long green-and-red jewelled garland. The seat and arms are draped with red and white roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. The figure is a statue, not a physical person, and no candidate is visible in person.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05