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A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess is adorned for worship, framed by thick garlands of white jasmine, red and magenta flowers, and green leaves. She wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red stones, a forehead ornament, layered gold necklaces, stone-studded earrings, and a purple garment with gold coins strung across her chest. She holds a raised hand with a conch-like object and a yellow flower in the other hand. A gold metal arch with repoussé scrollwork rises behind her. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated festival or puja image.

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November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05Close-up of a golden deity murti at a temple, adorned with a black hair crown or tall headdress studded with red and white gems, and heavy jewelled ornaments. The figure holds a golden ritual object in one hand. The murti is framed by garlands of white jasmine, magenta globe flowers, red petal strands and green leaves, with a yellow rose and orange flowers at the top. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-11-05A gilded deity murti of a goddess is shown in close view, framed by layered garlands of white jasmine, magenta and purple globe flowers, red rose petals and orange marigolds. The murti wears a tall black hair crown with a red-and-gold jeweled headpiece, ornate diamond-like earrings, a red-and-gold tilak, and heavy jeweled necklaces with gold coins. It holds a gold lotus-stem and a silver hand-held implement, with a yellow flower at the chest and silver-jeweled shoulder ornaments with green and red stones. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05A close photograph of a copper-toned deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall jewelled crown and a dark bun, wearing a purple and gold brocade sari with elaborate diamond-style necklaces, paisley earrings, a nose ring and a jewelled gold waist belt. Her raised right hand holds a lotus bud, and a red and green and yellow flower garland drapes over her left shoulder.2010-06-07Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, painted black eyebrows and red lips, and a red bindi. It wears an ornate gold crown inset with red and green stones and a grey rose, red flowers in the hair, and jewelled earrings and nose ring. A garland of red roses and a heavy jewelled necklace with green and white stones cover the chest, and a metal arm is visible at the left edge.2011-08-28 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05Close-up of a metal deity murti decorated for worship, with a black hair crown, red and white jewelled crown, jewelled earrings and a gold-toned face. It is heavily adorned with garlands of white jasmine, purple globe amaranth, red flower strands and green leaves, plus a large yellow rose. Gold coins hang from the neck ornaments and a copper ceremonial implement stands in front. No people are visible.2010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown in close frontal view, adorned with a tall black crown encrusted with red, green and white stones and rosette medallions. She wears layered jeweled necklaces with turquoise and red stone work, paisley-shaped earrings, and a magenta silk blouse with a red shawl draped over the shoulder and a red flower garland. Her raised hand holds a golden lotus stem. Behind her is an ornate gold arched frame and a deep red velvet curtain.2009-06-18