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Close-up photograph of a small polished brass deity murti seated in a meditative pose, holding a trident (trishula) in one raised hand and a serpent-like element over the shoulder, with a carved floral halo behind the head and a rudraksha-style necklace. The background is blurred, showing a yellow cloth and a blue-edged surface, with a hand and a pen tip at the edge of the frame.

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October 24 20132013-10-24December 11 20132013-12-11Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityClose photograph of a small metal figure of a standing deity on a tiered brass base, placed on a brass tray beside a small brass bowl holding a mound of reddish-brown material, possibly sandalwood or kumkum paste. The figure is a slender standing image with a tall pointed headdress and a plain bare torso, shown in profile against a warm, blurred wooden background. No physical people are visible; the image shows a devotional murti and ritual vessel.2012-05-11February 04 20132013-02-04 +1 copiesJune 05 20122012-06-052007-Making-of-Kailasa-in-Los-Angeles +1 copiesDecember 08 20132013-12-08Making Of Sacred Arts UniversityClose photograph of a gilded metal deity murti being bathed with a stream of water during abhishekam. The figure wears a tall conical crown, large earrings, layered necklaces and a pendant, and holds a small object in one raised hand. Behind it, a second gilded hand holds a flame-like implement, and blurred orange garments and red and green garlands fill the background. No physical people are clearly visible; the scene shows only the statue and water.2012-01-08A small brass or bronze murti of a seated deity in profile against a plain yellow background. The figure has a tall jata-style coiffure with a crest, holds a trident (trishula) upright in one hand, and rests on a tiered square pedestal with a stepped moulded base. The object is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present. The photo is a catalogue-style product shot of a ritual item, part of an archive of objects used in childhood puja.March 27 20132013-03-27