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A golden deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arched shrine niche, with a jewelled crown and a red tilak mark on its forehead. The figure wears a dense necklace of jewels and pearls, long garlands with green and red beads, and a patterned silk dhoti. Its raised hand holds a golden ritual implement and a lowered hand rests on a mace-like staff. Elaborate gold relief carvings of makara-like creatures frame the niche, with flower garlands and silver vessels in the foreground. Offerings and decorated fabrics are visible at the edges. No people are visible.

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Photo 11728721 +2 copiesA golden deity murti. The figure wears a red and gold jeweled crown with pearl strands hanging at each side, a pearl necklace, and a maroon silk backdrop. Its raised hand holds a small object and another hand rests near a golden kalasha-like vessel with a pink flower on top. A jeweled figure and red and white floral decorations appear at the right edge. No people are visible in the frame.2021-10-09Photo 11728716 +2 copiesPhoto 11728754 +2 copiesA gilded deity murti, a seated goddess figure with a tall golden crown, ornate jewelled earrings and layered necklaces set with coloured stones. Her raised hand holds a golden lotus-like object, and she wears a garland of red, yellow, white and purple flowers over her shoulder. She sits on a decorated golden seat with carved animal heads, in front of an ornate silver-gold arch and dark drapery. No physical people are visible.2010-09-14March 16 20142014-03-16A gilded metal deity murti, possibly a processional or temple figure, is seated in a golden ornate setting. It wears a tall jewelled crown, heavy multi-coloured gem-set necklaces and matching earrings, and raises one hand in a blessing pose. A yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland drape across its chest, and a red velvet cloth hangs behind. Below, a golden ornamental vessel is decorated with red flowers and green leaves. The golden carved frame behind the figure is elaborately decorated with scrolling foliage. No physical people are visible.2010-10-06January 20 20142014-01-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a golden deity murti decorated for worship in front of a gilded arched frame against a dark backdrop. The murti wears a tall gold crown, layered diamond-like jewelled necklaces, and a red silk garment with green border. Its raised hands hold a gold conch and a gold staff or mace, and it is adorned with red, white and purple flower garlands draped down both sides. A silver and gold ornamental arch frames the base, with a small silver lamp or stand in the foreground. No people are visible.2009-10-17A gilded metal utsava murthi of a seated deity, adorned with a jewelled golden crown set with red and green stones, a rudraksha mala, and layered gold and gem necklaces. It wears a deep maroon silk garment with gold brocade and sits on an orange and gold brocade throne against red and blue draped cloth. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture and the other rests on the lap. No physical people are visible.2014-01-12A gilded shrine niche framed by ornate golden carved arches and floral relief work. Within the arch stands a metal deity murti with a gold face, dressed in a red and gold sari with a golden border, wearing layered gold and red-stone necklaces, a tiara-like crown, and a garland of red roses and white flowers draped over the top. Yellow marigold garlands hang at its sides, and a gold-brocade cloth backs the niche. No people are visible; the image shows only the decorated deity figure and temple architecture.2016-12-19A golden deity murti of a goddess, shown with a gilded face, red and gold silk sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. She wears a flower crown with red and white blossoms and holds a golden ceremonial object near her shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a decorated statue in a temple setting.2008-12-26