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Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured deity murti adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments. A draped saffron-orange cloth covers the figure's body, with red and white flower garlands around it. Ornate necklaces inlaid with white stones, red and green gems and pearls cover the chest, and an elaborate jewelled armlet or hand ornament with a red-and-green motif sits on the left. Near the bottom, a silver rod lies among white and red blossoms.

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Close-up photo of a deity murti heavily decorated for worship. A gleaming silver face with painted lips and jewelled earrings is framed by layered gold and rudraksha-bead necklaces, gem-set pendants and a gold armlet. Dense garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds surround the figure, and a saffron-orange cloth hangs at the top left. A gold-handled ceremonial object and a hand with gold rings appear at the left edge. No people are in the scene beyond that partial hand.2012-04-23 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a richly ornamented ceremonial object in a temple setting. In the foreground is a large jewelled gold-and-silver staff head or mask-like form encrusted with clear stones and set with green and red gems, mounted on a gold pole. Behind it stands a silver-toned deity murti or image wearing a green velvet garment, a red rose garland, and ornate jewelled armbands and necklace with red and green stones. Ornate gold repoussé metalwork decorates the pillar at left, and a green cloth backdrop hangs behind the objects.2009-07-01Close side view of a processional deity murti with a polished copper-coloured face, painted black eyebrows and eye, and red lips. The figure wears an orange-red silk garment with gold zari border and an orange shawl draped over the head and shoulders, decorated with dense silver-white and green-and-pink jewelled embroidery and a gold earring. Red and purple flower garlands and an orange cloth on a wooden pole appear at the right. No physical people are visible.2009-07-07April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesOctober 13 20102010-10-13 +1 copiesApril 30 20122012-04-30Close-up photograph of an ornate deity murti adorned with gold jewelled crown or headdress set with rows of white diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and a large dark red central stone, framed by yellow marigold garlands. Gold metallic arches and a pearl-string edge are visible. No people are visible in the frame.2009-11-16A photograph of a copper-faced deity murti adorned for alankaram, dressed in an elaborate display of white and clear stone-studded jewellery and ornaments over a dark green garment. The figure has a red-and-gold crown with a green central stone, a crescent-shaped ornament, red lips and a red tilak-style mark on the brow. Its raised right hand is covered in pearl-like and red and green stone decoration, with a large green gem at the palm. Layered necklaces, a large pendant and paisley-patterned collars cover the chest. Red and gold silk cloths drape the sides, and white and red flower garlands surround the figure, with copper hooded snake forms visible at the left edge.A photograph of a copper-coloured deity murti decorated for alankaram, heavily adorned with white and silver pearl-and-stone jewellery, layered necklaces and a large pearl-encrusted ornamental hand on the left. The face has a red-lipped expression and a Shiva-style tall crown with a crescent moon and a horizontal tripundra-like plate on the forehead. The murti wears a black velvet covering with red and purple silk drapes at the sides and bottom, and white and red flower garlands are behind it. No people are visible; a small blue-and-white logo sits in the upper left corner, and the scene appears to be a temple shrine.Close-up photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. A golden face with red lips and a pointed white-and-gold nose ornament is framed by dense red rose garlands and yellow-and-white flower garlands. Large ornate jeweled collar pieces with red and white stones, a dark oval gem, a jeweled crown-like headpiece and a gold-and-gem decorated arm ornament surround the figure. No physical people are visible; this is a decorated murti shown in a temple setting.2017-01-08Close-up photograph of a deity murti adorned with heavy gold jewellery set with white stones and red and green gems. A layered gold necklace with ornate paisley and floral openwork covers the chest, with rudraksha beads visible beneath. A gold-and-stone hand with raised palm and a gold foot appear at the sides, with a gold-bordered zari silk cloth of yellow and black tiger-stripe pattern beneath. No people are visible.Close view of a copper-coloured metal deity murti adorned with heavy jewellery: layered necklaces set with green and red stones and white stones in paisley and teardrop designs, a long chain with tassels, and a green-and-gold brocade garment. Red rose garlands and white chrysanthemum garlands frame the figure. A red painted lip and a jewelled nose ornament are visible on the face. No people are visible.2011-09-01