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A gilded metal statue of a deity murti is the main subject, shown close up with a shining gold face and a red and gold crown. The head wears a red and green turban with a jewelled ornament and a tall jewelled crest. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses drape the chest, along with layered gold and gemstone necklaces. The raised right hand is covered in jewelled ornaments, and a trident with a snake-shaped top stands at the left. A red cloth hangs behind, with ornate gold carved wood above. A timestamp reads 11-18-2008 11:45 on the right edge. No living people are visible.

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A gilded metal murti of a deity with a bronze-gold face, wearing an orange and dark green turban with a jewelled crest and a gem-set brooch. Ornate paisley-patterned earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-style ornament adorn the figure. A large sparkling silver-and-jewel hand, palm outward, extends toward the viewer. Strands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red rose garlands drape the shoulders. Beside the figure a gold trident and a long-stemmed gold instrument are visible against a red draped backdrop, with ornate gold carved wall panels above. No people are present; the figure is a statue.A photograph of a gilded metal murti, a religious statue, wearing a red and green turban heavily decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown-like jewelled headpiece. The figure wears a purple velvet garment layered with ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a long garland of white flowers interspersed with yellow and red blossoms. Its jewel-encrusted hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it hang red drapes and ornate gold carvings, with a fire-shaped gold ornament visible to the right. A timestamp reading 11.18.2008 11:13 appears along the right edge, and a second decorated figure with dark hair is partly visible at the right. No living people are visible.2008-11-18November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. The face is polished gold with arched brows, a red-tinted mouth, a nose ring and a forehead tilak. A tall jeweled crown set with white, red and green stones rises above it, with pink flowers tucked at the side. Ornate jeweled earrings, a layered jeweled necklace and a long garland of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers and green leaves hang across the chest. A red cloth backdrop and carved gold architecture frame the image, and the metal hand holds a green leaf. A date stamp reads 11 18 2008 11:46 at the lower left.2008-11-18November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 16 20142014-11-16Two gilded metal murti statues of deities stand side by side against a red draped backdrop under a carved wooden ceiling. The figure on the left holds a trident-like staff in one raised hand and wears a red and gold turban-style crown, white dhoti with a green-bordered magenta cloth, and a rudraksha-style jeweled necklace. The figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown, a magenta and gold brocade sari, and multiple gold necklaces. Both wear white jasmine garlands with red flowers and yellow marigold accents, and both are heavily ornamented with jewelry. A date stamp on the lower left reads 11 18 2008 10:56.Photo 11725641A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti standing under a wooden canopy beside a red cloth backdrop. The murti wears a tall jeweled conical crown set with pink, red and green stones, large jeweled earrings, and layered necklaces of gems. It is draped in white jasmine garlands interwoven with yellow and red flowers, with a green leaf stem tucked at its shoulder. One hand holds a small object near the chest. Trees and a banner are visible outside. A timestamp reading 11:11 and 11.18.2008 appears on the right edge. No living people are visible.2008-11-18A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a Shiva-form idol with a golden face and red lips, wearing an orange-red turban decorated with jeweled crown ornaments and a pearl drape. It wears a deep blue velvet vest layered with heavy jeweled necklaces and a gem-studded chest pendant, with a teal cloth beneath. One hand holds a golden trident and a yellow-and-pink flower garland hangs at left, while the other hand rests raised near a jeweled armlet. Behind it hangs a deep red velvet curtain under a gilded canopy. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2009-12-19A photograph of two golden metal murti statues of a deity couple standing side by side before a red draped backdrop under an ornate golden canopy. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban, a white dhoti with a green-bordered cloth, and a pink silk skirt, with a rudraksha-style black bead necklace and white jasmine and red flower garlands. The figure on the right wears a jeweled golden crown, multiple necklaces, a red and gold silk sari and a purple blouse, with similar garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses. Both statues are decorated with bindis, earrings and bangles. A small blue-turbaned figure or image appears at the bottom edge, and a timestamp reading 11.18.2008 11:03 runs vertically along the left side.2008-11-18