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A gilded metal statue of a deity murti stands centrally against a draped curtain of red, gold and maroon with sparkling embroidery. The murti wears a tall layered golden crown set with green, red and pink stones, a black headband with a white ornament, a shining gold face, and a multi-strand rudraksha and gold bead necklace over a jewelled collar of pink, green and white stones. Its hands show abhaya and varada-style mudras, with a red stone set in the palms. Orange and gold silk drapes over its shoulders, and a golden trident and drum-like ritual object appear at the sides. At the left edge, a person in an orange turban and rudraksha garland is partly visible. No live physical person is shown in the central statue.

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A golden deity murti is shown frontally against a pink and gold draped backdrop. It wears an ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a gold face, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and long rudraksha malas. Its raised hands hold a trident and a damaru-like drum, while the other hands are in mudras. Pink and red silk drapes frame the figure, with orange cloth visible at the edges. A statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2014-03-13A gilded metal statue of a deity is seated against a gold brocade backdrop, wearing an orange and red turban topped with a peacock feather ornament and jewelled crest. The figure has a red painted mouth, a red bindi and an ornate jewelled collar and necklaces with a rudraksha-style mala. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands hang across its shoulders. It raises a jewelled palm in abhaya mudra and holds a golden staff-like object in the other hand. No physical people are visible; this is a murti photographed in a shrine setting.2011-10-13January 04 20142014-01-04A close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, a Hindu idol with a copper-toned face, red lips and large eyes, wearing a red-orange turban topped with a jewelled ornament. It has layered rudraksha malas, white and red beaded garlands, and blue-and-white circular ornaments on its chest. Large beaded earrings hang from its ears. One gilded hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the other holds a staff. Behind it are curtains of orange cloth framed by red, yellow and purple flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2013-11-02A golden deity murti decorated for alankar, seated against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure wears a tall red and orange turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown with a crescent motif. Heavy layered necklaces and paisley-shaped jeweled earrings glitter with white, red and green stones. In one hand it holds a golden ceremonial staff with a lotus-like top, and a green leaf garland drapes over the left side. The face is gilded with red lips and a red tilak. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13A gilded deity murti with a golden face and jewelled ornaments fills the frame. It wears a green and orange turban topped with a golden crown ornament and a jewelled brooch, large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, and layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones. One raised hand holds a trident, and the other hand holds a jewelled object. Dark red velvet drapery forms the background, and marigold garlands are visible at the left edge. This is a decorated deity murti rather than a living person.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti. It is adorned with dense jewelled necklaces set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies, large drop earrings, and gold armlets. The raised right hand holds a golden trident, while a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs at the lower left. A red drape forms the backdrop. No living person is visible.2010-10-04March 14 20142014-03-14December 05 20162016-12-05March 13 20142014-03-13A gilded deity murti stands at the centre of the frame, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament and pearl strands at its side. Its face is golden with red lips and large painted eyes. It wears layered rudraksha malas, a red gemstone pendant set in a jewelled necklace, and ornate paisley-shaped diamond-style earrings. One raised golden hand makes a blessing gesture, and the other hand holds a golden object. Yellow flower garlands and green foliage surround the figure against a deep red drape, with a gold-embossed canopy above.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA golden statue of a seated deity murti, shown in a close frontal view against orange draped fabric and a navy backdrop with white floral motifs. The figure wears a tall pearl-and-red-beaded crown with a gold finial, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, a red teardrop pendant, and a rudraksha-style brown beaded mala. The gold hands are raised in mudra gestures, one holding an object near the chest, and a leopard-print cloth is draped over the seat. A teal patterned skirt and gold anklet are visible at the base. The statue is an image, not a physical person, and no devotee or priest is visible in the frame.2014-01-20 +1 copies