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A large deity murti dressed in a gold and green silk sari with a striped border and a jewelled gold border shawl, wearing a red and gold crown, a heavy gold and ruby necklace, and drop earrings. The face is painted red with a bindi, and a silver kalasha-like finial hangs above the head. Behind it stand decorated pillars with multicoloured garlands, ritual brass lamps and a silver peetha, set on a red carpeted temple hall with stage lights at the base. A small figure in orange sits in the background, and a white and gold cloth lies across a low platform to the right.

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A large deity murti, painted red-faced with large eyes, a golden crown with a white ornament, and a tall dark braid, is seated in the foreground. It wears a gold-striped silk sari with a gold-bordered green and brown fabric, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a bright red and pink garland. Behind it stand tall multicoloured garlands, brass trident-topped stands, a round metal disc with a fringed edge, and a red-carpeted hall with lights and offerings on tables.2016-05-17A seated deity murti with a red-painted face, large round eyes, a red tilak and a gold nose ring, adorned with a gold crown and layered gold necklaces and earrings. It wears a gold and green striped sari with a gold-bordered orange shawl draped over the shoulders. Behind it stand colourful tasselled ceremonial decorations in red, orange, yellow, white and blue, gold ritual stands and brass trident-style lamp stands in a temple hall, with a white and gold-bordered cloth on a low platform to the right. No people are visible in the scene.2016-05-17May 17 20162016-05-17May 17 20162016-05-17 +1 copiesAugust 12 20162016-08-12Photo 11728750 +2 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi, shown in an ornate arched frame lit with small lights on a red draped backdrop. The figure wears heavy gold jewellery, a large gold necklace, a red and gold sari and a red cloth over the head, and holds a sword. White and red garlands and green leaf strands hang around the murti, and brass lamps stand on either side with golden umbrella-like canopies behind. No physical people are visible.2016-10-11August 12 20162016-08-12 +1 copiesA gilded, mask-like face of a seated figure dominates the frame, adorned with a pearl-and-gold headpiece, a red bindi, a nose stud and large jhumka earrings. The figure wears layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, a red and yellow garland, and an orange garment, with a golden hand raised in a blessing gesture. Behind is a green cloth with gold embroidery and carved stone pillars. This appears to be a decorated deity murti or statue in a temple setting, not a living person. No physical people are visible.2011-09-11A gilded and red-painted deity murti seated against a red and gold backdrop, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with a pointed top, a large gold necklace and a pink and red flower garland. Green banana-type leaves and pink blossoms surround the figure, and a gold hand-shaped ornament rests at its side. A patterned red and gold sari with a green and yellow striped border drapes the figure. This is a decorated murti, not a living person, so no physical people are shown.2016-08-12 +1 copiesOctober 07 20162016-10-07Close view of a deity murti richly dressed in a gold embroidered sari with jeweled gold crown and ornaments, adorned with garlands of white flowers, red roses and green leaves. A gold kalasha-like vessel appears blurred in the foreground, and a deep maroon curtain with gold embroidery forms the backdrop. The murti's face is painted with dark eyes and red lips.2016-10-07 +1 copies