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A gilded copper statue of a deity stands within an ornately carved copper arch framed by rearing lion-like figures and floral panels. The murti wears a tall crown with a red bindi, a yellow silk sari with a gold border, and layered necklaces of rudraksha beads, jewelled pendants and gemstone strands. It holds a small ceremonial lamp or object in one hand. The statue is a murti, not a living person.

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A golden metal deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch with carved scrollwork and rearing animal figures on the sides. The figure wears a tall crown, a yellow-green sheer draped cloth, layered red and dark beaded malas, a gold necklace with red and green stones, and a large jewelled pendant with pearl drops. It holds a small ritual object in one raised hand, and a plain orange backdrop sits behind the arch. No physical people are visible.2012-04-18 +1 copiesA gilt copper-toned metal deity murti stands within an ornate golden arch frame flanked by carved mythical animal figures. The figure wears a lavender-purple draped garment with silver-edged border and multiple layered necklaces of rudraksha beads, gemstone-set ornaments and a pearl strand with a heart pendant. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture and a tall crown with a red bindi on the forehead is visible. No physical people are present; the figure is a statue.2012-04-17April 30 20122012-04-30A photograph of a gilded bronze utsava murti seated on an ornate golden throne with arched carved back panels and peacock-style reliefs. The figure wears a white silk garment with gold brocade borders, layered multi-strand necklaces of coloured stones, rudraksha beads and pearls, and a large jewelled pendant, with a red teardrop gem at the bottom. The murti holds a ceremonial staff in one raised hand, and a red background and blurred decorative backdrop surround it. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2013-05-13A golden metal deity murti stands in a gilded arched frame with carved lion and floral motifs. The figure wears a pink sari with gold border, layered gold necklaces set with red, green and white stones, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a tall gold crown. A red flower is tucked at its shoulder and a red mark is on the forehead.2012-04-22March 20 20132013-03-20A golden metal deity murti stands within an ornate copper-toned arched frame carved with foliage and small animal figures at the base. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a flowing yellow garment. Layered necklaces of red, green and white beads, rudraksha-style dark beads and gold chains adorn the chest. It holds a ceremonial staff or vel-like object in one raised hand. The background is a richly carved stone wall. No living people are visible.2012-04-28May 04 20132013-05-04Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown set with red and white stones, a red bindi, a nose ring, and large earrings with red and white stone settings. Layered gold beaded necklaces and a jewelled white-stone garland cover its chest, with red and green stones on the pendants. It wears a deep red sari with a gold border and holds a trident-like gold staff in its raised left hand. No people are visible.April 09 20132013-04-09 +2 copiesA golden metal deity murti stands in an ornate gilded frame, wearing a tall crown and a red tilak on the forehead. It is draped in a hot pink sari with a gold border and wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, dark beads and rudraksha, plus a red rose tucked at its shoulder. The figure holds a ceremonial staff in one hand. Background shows red fabric and a carved stone wall. No living people are visible.2012-04-22April 19 20132013-04-19 +2 copies