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A close photograph of a bronze-coloured deity murti dressed for worship, with an orange turban and a jewelled crown-like headdress set with coloured stones. The murti holds a silver trident-like staff with a jewelled flag-shaped top, and wears layered gold and gem necklaces and a white jasmine garland. A human hand wearing gold rings and a gold bangle touches the murti's forehead area from the left. A green silk cloth hangs at the right, and blurred coloured fabric fills the background. Another decorated murti face is visible at the lower right corner.

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A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti decorated for worship. The murti wears an orange turban and a jeweled crown with red and white stones, holds a long silver staff with a jeweled tip, and is draped in white jasmine garlands with a red flower ornament at the chest. Gold jewelry and a green silk cloth form the backdrop. At the left edge, a human hand with gold bangles and rings reaches toward the murti, apparently offering or adjusting an item. A small ornate gold shrine finial appears at the lower right.2012-04-23 +2 copiesA close-up photograph of a metallic silver-toned deity murti of a Vaishnava-style figure wearing an orange turban with an ornate jewelled crown and a white-and-red urdhva-style tilak. The murti is dressed in heavy jewelled ornaments: large round earrings, a green and red gemstone necklace, a red teardrop-shaped stone pendant, layered gold bells and white flower garlands, and a rudraksha-style mala. The raised right hand is decorated with white beadwork and green and pink patterns. Red velvet drapery and red-and-white flower garlands frame the murti. No physical people are visible.2011-06-09April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08A metal deity murti, appearing to be a standing utsava-style figure, is dressed in an orange shawl draped over the head and shoulders, with a large jeweled silver crown, red and white flower garlands wrapping the arms, and layered gem-studded necklaces over a blue garment. The figure stands before a bright yellow cloth backdrop. Decorative silver arches frame the top edge. The image is a photograph of a statue, with no physical people visible and no legible name shown in the scene.2013-03-07December 26 20082008-12-26October 29 20112011-10-29A 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.2011-11-30Close photograph of a golden metal murti of a deity seated in a decorated alcove draped with orange and gold-patterned cloth. The figure wears a red and green turban adorned with a peacock-feather ornament, pearl strands and a jewelled brooch, a red and gold bejewelled garment, and a rose and marigold garland across the chest. Its right hand is raised in abhaya-style blessing, covered with silver-white embellishment, while a silver vessel stands at its left side. No physical people are visible.2011-09-26A silver utsava murti, a processional metal image of a deity, is decorated with dense garlands of white jasmine, yellow and orange marigolds and red roses. The murti wears a red and gold brocade turban topped by a jewelled crown with green, red and white stones, and a gold necklace. Its raised right hand is shown in abhaya mudra. An orange-robed arm and a white cloth held by hands frame the image at the top. No people are fully visible.2009-12-23A golden metal murti of a deity-like figure, shown frontally with a raised right hand in abhaya gesture and the left hand resting near the body. The head wears a tall orange turban topped with a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, plus a forehead ornament with a red centre. The body is covered in heavy layered jewellery: a jewelled collar, ornate multi-strand necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and a large pendant. Garlands of yellow, red and orange marigold flowers surround the figure, and an ornate gilded arch frames the top. The background is red fabric.2012-04-06April 06 20122012-04-06