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A photograph of a seated deity murti, shown headless from the neck up, dressed in a teal silk garment with a gold waist band and a dark brown rudraksha-style bead necklace. A saffron-orange and dark striped turban-like cloth crowns the figure, with a jewelled band across it and five-headed serpent hood ornaments above in gold with green stones. Long garlands of white and red flowers drape over both shoulders down to the lap. The seat is covered with a gold silk cloth and a decorated ornamental breastplate with red and white beads and jewels rests in front. A magenta and maroon drape with gold trim hangs behind, beside gold-carved temple pillars. The figure appears to be a statue, not a living person.

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A photograph of a deity murti dressed in elaborate ceremonial finery, shown from the front. The face is covered by an orange and red turban and a garland of white jasmine flowers threaded with dark rudraksha beads and red blossoms. A large golden hooded cobra-shaped crown with green gemstone-like inserts rises behind the head. Gold ornaments, a jewelled band and a gold pendant decorate the figure, which sits on an ornate golden seat with flowers at its base. Flanking it are other figures in orange and saffron garments with teal and gold trim, and a golden mace or staff is visible at the right. The background is green draped fabric and gilded decoration.2012-04-28April 30 20122012-04-30A large deity murti or ceremonial figure is seated on a gold throne with a gold hood-shaped canopy above, decorated with red and white flower garlands draped down both sides. Its head is covered with an orange and gold cloth and a silver-toned crown-like ornament. Behind it stand a gold and orange draped backdrop, ornate gold carved pillars with lion motifs, and teal fabric hangings. No physical people are visible.2011-03-16December 07 20132013-12-07Close photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship, shown as a stone form with a gold kavacha, a green and gold silk cloth wrapped over its head, and a gold hooded serpent canopy with green gem pendants. Red and white flower garlands hang down both sides, and rudraksha malas are draped across the figure with a white sacred thread. Behind it, a bejewelled metal figure wears a purple and gold silk sari and garlands, and a blue cloth backdrop and carved golden wall panel fill the background. No people are visible in the frame.2011-08-20A decorated deity murti of Shiva-like form, seen close up, with a crown-like golden headpiece set with green, blue and pink gemstone drops and a red turban-style covering. Long mala-like beads of rudraksha hang across the figure, with white and red flower garlands draped on the shoulders and arms. Orange and gold fabric is wrapped around the body, and a golden-bordered backdrop of purple and teal drapery frames the scene. The murti sits on an ornate metal peetha with a small offering or puja arrangement in front. No living people are visible.2013-12-07October 29 20162016-10-29A richly decorated temple shrine with gold-framed arch and red backdrop. Central figure is a seated statue wearing an orange-red turban, layered jewelled ornaments, rudraksha mala and white flower garlands, with a gold-bordered throne and a bejewelled kalasha-like lamp fitted below. Behind it, a standing deity figure in green and gold clothing holds a trident-like staff, and a small white-clad figure with a rudraksha mala sits in the foreground. At the right, a standing statue in orange and brown robes and a red turban holds hands together beside a gold niche. Only statues and murtis are shown, no living people.2013-12-07October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesDecember 26 20182018-12-26A seated deity murti. It wears an orange and teal draped cloth, rudraksha malas, a jewelled gold chest ornament and a gold crown or headdress. Behind it stands a large golden multi-headed cobra hood and a carved figure with a trident-like staff. To the right, a smaller statue in red robes and a red turban stands in an arched niche. The setting appears to be a temple shrine with draped red and green fabrics and metal carvings.2012-04-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a richly decorated deity murti on a golden pedestal, with a golden hooded serpent-shaped crown or canopy above it and green stone ornaments. The murti wears a saffron-orange head cloth, a rudraksha mala, and a thick garland of white and red flowers. Behind it, gold-clad figures and a golden staff stand beside pink satin drapery and green gold-patterned cloth. Two people in white clothes with red and gold borders are bowing or prostrating at the sides, and one person's hand rests near the base. The scene looks like a temple ritual or puja.2012-04-26