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A gilded deity murti stands at the centre, its face gold-toned with red lips and a red tilak on the forehead. It wears an orange turban topped by a golden crown set with a green stone, a green velvet bodice heavily embellished with white and red stone-studded ornaments, and layered beaded necklaces. In its raised right hand it holds a silver-and-red jewelled staff, and a second jewelled staff rises at the right. Behind it are dense arrangements of red roses, yellow flowers and green leaves forming a floral backdrop. No physical people are visible.

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A golden deity murti stands in a flower-decorated shrine, wearing an orange turban topped with a gold crown set with green stones. The figure has an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, a green velvet garment covered in silver and red jewelled embellishment, and a heavy jewelled necklace. It holds silver ceremonial staffs with ornate finials in each hand. Behind it are dense arrangements of red roses, pink and yellow marigolds, and green leaves forming a garland backdrop. No physical people are visible.2011-10-29Close-up of a gilded deity murti wearing an orange turban with a jewelled crown and an enamelled peacock brooch. It has a golden face with red-painted lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and jewelled earrings. A green silk garment is covered by an ornate necklace of red and green stones and white stones with rudraksha beads. The raised golden hand holds a jewelled staff, and flowers appear in the background. No physical people are visible.2011-10-29October 29 20112011-10-29October 29 20112011-10-29A gilded metal murti of a deity stands in a shrine surrounded by dense garlands of red roses, yellow and pink blossoms and green leaves. The figure wears a tall gold crown set with a green gem, an orange turban-like cloth draped over its shoulders, and a green garment covered in ornate silver and jewelled embroidery. It holds a trident-like staff with a jewelled head in one hand and a jewelled fan-shaped ornament in the other, and a small animal figure appears at its side. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person.2011-10-29October 27 20112011-10-27October 13 20112011-10-13A close photograph of a copper-coloured metal murti of a deity, dressed in an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, red-lipped face with bold eyes, and pearl and jewelled earrings. It holds a silver trident and a beaded white and green hand gesture. It wears dark wooden rudraksha-style malas and an ornate gold pendant, and is surrounded by yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands and a green embroidered backdrop with a gold arch above.2011-12-01October 29 20112011-10-29A golden metal murti stands within an arch of red, pink, orange and yellow roses and green foliage. The figure wears an orange turban with an ornate gold crown, an orange shawl and a green garment covered by an embellished silver-white necklace. It holds a silver staff topped with a decorative finial in each hand, and the arch frames the statue closely.2011-10-29October 29 20112011-10-29A gilded deity murti in an ornate festival form is decorated with an orange turban topped by a tall jewelled crown, a gold and gem-studded face and jewelled earrings. The figure wears layered gold and stone necklaces over a dark purple velvet garment, a beaded green, red and white garland draped across the chest, and a jewelled hand raised in a blessing gesture. Marigold and yellow and white flower garlands surround the murti in the background, with a gold ceremonial staff at the left edge. No physical people are visible, so this is a photograph of a statue rather than a person.2009-01-12