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Close-up of a dark blue-black metal or stone deity murti of a utsava moorthy, adorned with an ornate gold crown and gold armour-like shoulder pieces, a red tilak dot on the forehead, and a multi-coloured beaded necklace. Yellow marigold garlands, red flower garlands and green foliage drape around the figure, and a silver-toned decorated surface stands behind. No physical people are visible.

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December 23 20092009-12-23December 23 20092009-12-23February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA golden deity murti of Nithyanandeshwara is seated in front of a backdrop of green silk drapery and banked garlands of red, white, yellow and pink flowers. The murti wears an ornate gold crown with red gems and a Shiva-lingam emblem, and a heavy gold necklace, jewelled armlets and a blue-gem-studded chest ornament. Its right hand is raised in blessing. No physical people are visible, aside from a partial figure at the right edge. The scene is a ratha/puja decoration at a temple in the Bidadi Ashram.2014-12-02A dark stone murti of a deity is seated in a gilded arched niche draped with cream fabric. The figure wears a maroon and gold turban with a red tilak on the forehead, a gold necklace with a large red-and-white medallion, and gold armlets. Its upraised hands are gilded and it is garlanded with red roses and white flowers, with a long dark braid falling at its side. The white-and-gold cushioned base is visible below.2016-06-17February 17 20152015-02-17 +1 copiesA richly adorned golden deity murti. The face is gold with a red bindi and the head is crowned with a jewelled headdress and crescent ornament. The body wears a green silk garment heavily covered in gold and jewelled ornaments and necklaces. It is surrounded by red roses, yellow marigold garlands, and white jasmine flower garlands with green leaves. A ceremonial staff with pink-and-gold cord stands at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-02A black stone deity murti is adorned with a black turban topped by a large white magnolia-like flower and jeweled gold ornaments, with red and pink markings on the face and a golden ceremonial staff or hand implement at left. The figure is framed by a dense backdrop of crocheted-style garlands in yellow, red, orange, white, and green, with white and red flower garlands draped across the chest. No people are visible; the subject is a decorated deity murti in a temple setting.2008-05-12January 1st 2013Close-up of a dark stone deity murti with a calm face, a red-orange cloth wrapped as a turban or crown, and a tilak mark on the forehead. The murti wears heavy gold ornamental armour, a gold necklace and shoulder pieces, and is surrounded by garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.2009-07-07Close photo of two gilded metal deity murti standing side by side, adorned with yellow and purple flower garlands. The left figure wears an orange turban, orange garment, a golden trident-topped staff in its raised hand, and jeweled necklaces; a small green parrot perches on its shoulder. The right figure wears a dark green and gold sari, jeweled necklaces and a red flower in its hair, with large ornate earrings. Both have red lips and painted eyes. The scene is statues only, with no physical people visible.2011-08-17July 22 20132013-07-22