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A golden-toned deity murti, a seated female figure, is adorned in heavy gold and jewelled ornaments with red, green and white stones, an ornate crown and a pale peach and green saree with a gold-brocade skirt. Long garlands of yellow flowers and red roses hang over the shoulders, and the figure holds a wooden flute-like instrument in one hand and a small coconut-shell cup in the other. Behind it stand a golden pillar and a red-and-yellow ceremonial fan with floral embroidery on a pale lavender drape. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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A gilded metal murti of a seated goddess under a golden canopy, decorated with yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. She wears an ornate crown, jewelled necklaces in green, red and white stones, a green and peach silk sari, and holds a bronze staff-like object in one hand and a small cup in the other. White drapery forms the backdrop. Her face has a red bindi and a nose ring. No physical people are visible.2016-12-18A richly decorated deity murti of a seated figure dominates the frame, wearing a gold and jewelled crown, earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a green and gold sari-like garment. Yellow marigold garlands and red flower garlands drape the figure. It holds a wooden ritual implement in one hand and a small brass cup in the other. Behind it stand a golden pillar, an orange and red decorative umbrella with blue and floral patterns, and a brass lamp stand with a ceremonial umbrella. The setting is a draped white curtain backdrop.2016-12-18December 18 20162016-12-18A gold-toned deity murti, a figure with a crown of jewelled ornaments, sits behind a golden ritual tray, holding a small stick and a bowl. The figure wears a green and gold sari, layered gold necklaces set with red, green and blue stones, and garlands of yellow and red flowers across the shoulders. A pale lavender curtain serves as the backdrop.2016-12-18A golden deity murti of a goddess, seated and richly adorned with layered jeweled necklaces, pendant earrings, a jeweled crown, and a nose ring. She wears a red and gold blouse and a green sari with gold stripes, with a red and yellow garland of flowers draped over one shoulder. She holds a golden lotus-like object in one raised hand, and a golden arched backdrop frames the figure.2009-06-20A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a festival vehicle, draped with red and yellow marigold and rose garlands. She wears a jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, layered gold and silver necklaces, a red and gold striped silk sari and bangles, and holds a raised lotus-like ritual object. Behind her is an orange and gold cloth backdrop and a silver trident. Beside the murti is a stone temple pillar with carved relief. No people are visible in the frame.2011-10-14A gilded deity murti of a goddess seated in a festival setting, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones, multiple gold and pearl necklaces, earrings and a nose ring. She wears a deep red silk sari with gold zari borders over a yellow skirt, and holds a wooden staff in one hand and a small bowl in the other. Long dark hair falls over her shoulder. Behind her a red, green and purple decorated umbrella and a red-carpeted hall with white chairs are visible, with a few figures in white far in the background.2016-12-05October 12 20112011-10-12July 20 20102010-07-20July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti. It wears an orange silk garment with green and red striped borders, layered gold and red-stone jewellery, a pearl necklace, a jewelled crown with a central ornament and tassels, and dangling earrings. A long braid is decorated with red, yellow, pink and white flower garlands and round gold ornaments. The murti holds a flame-tipped staff or sceptre in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. No living people are visible.2009-06-15A seated murti of a deity with a tall crown and jewelled headdress, adorned with a long yellow and red flower garland and a beaded necklace, dressed in an orange-and-gold sari. The figure holds a small ritual vessel and sits on a gold-trimmed seat in front of ornate gold pillars and two decorated parasols in blue and red. Smaller gold figures and offering plates sit at the base. No living people are visible in the foreground; attendants in orange robes stand blurred at the right edge. The setting is a draped white stage at a puja or festival.2016-12-18