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Close-up photograph of a gold-faced deity murti adorned with a heavily jeweled crown, large jeweled earrings, and layered ornate necklaces studded with stones in red, green and white. The figure wears a dark green velvet garment, a jeweled waist belt, and holds a gold ceremonial staff with a jeweled shield-like element on the left. A yellow-green cloth backdrop frames the figure, with green leaves at the lower edges. No physical people are visible.

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A gilded deity murti, golden face with red lips and black-outlined eyes, wearing an ornate jewelled crown with a central Shiva-linga-like emblem, paisley jewelled earrings, and layered jewelled necklaces with turquoise and ruby stones over dark green velvet. The murti holds a golden ceremonial implement in one hand and a jewelled fan-like object in the other, set against a yellow-green cloth backdrop with green leaves in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2009-07-01Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a polished gold face, red lips, and a jewelled crown with green and red stones. It wears layered jewelled necklaces with turquoise and red accents, paisley earrings, and a dark green velvet garment. The murti holds a jewelled hand in front of a bright yellow-green fabric backdrop, with a gold staff visible at the left edge.2009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted eyes and a red-lipped smile, wearing an elaborate jewelled crown studded with red, green, blue and white stones in paisley patterns with a crescent ornament. Layers of white and red-jewelled garlands and a heavy gold collar with coloured stones cover the chest. One raised hand holds a conch-like object and another holds a trident. A decorative gilded arch frames the figure against a painted backdrop of white and green foliage. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a serene face, red-lipped and wearing a red bindi and a white nose stud. It wears an ornate jewelled crown with blue, green and red stones and pearl-and-bead embroidery, layered white and pearl necklaces, and large floral-cut ornaments on the hair. A red and gold brocade cloth covers the shoulder, and a golden ceremonial implement is visible at left. The backdrop is a painted rocky grey-green setting with foliage.July 09 20102010-07-09Close-up of a golden deity murti with a glossy gilded face, red lips, dark arched brows and black hair, wearing an ornate jeweled crown set with red, green and white stones and a rectangular diamond-studded forehead ornament with a red centre stone. A green-yellow silk cloth forms the backdrop. Gem-studded ornaments frame the face on both sides. No people are visible; the image shows only the murti.2009-07-01A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, shown from the chest up. The figure wears an elaborate headdress set with red and white stones, red and white stone earrings, a nose ornament, and layered necklaces of white pearls, faceted stones and gold coin-like pendants over a deep purple velvet bodice with a red central stone. Green fabric is visible at the shoulders, and the raised hand holds a lotus bud. A large gold arch with carved hoods stands behind the figure. No people are visible.2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHI2007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti at a temple, shown in profile with a golden face, red lips, and large gold-and-stone crown ornament with red and green jewels. A tall golden pointed headdress with three white horizontal bands and a red gem sits beside the face. A bright yellow-green silk backdrop fills the frame, with red flowers and jewelled ornaments visible at the bottom edge. No people are visible.2009-07-01Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a golden crown, pearl and bead headpiece, and a red mark on the forehead. She wears pearl and gem-set earrings, a nose ring, a pearl choker with red stones, and a dark red velvet blouse heavily decorated with gold embroidery, mirror work, and red, green and white gemstones. A stylised flame-like halo rises behind her shoulders.