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A small bronze deity murti is dressed for alankaram, set on an orange velvet cloth in front of an ornate gilt metal backdrop. The murti wears layered gold chains, strands of red and green faceted beads, and a large kundan-style pendant with pearls, red and green drops, and gold jhumka-like tassels. The base of the figure is draped in pink brocade with gold floral patterns. No people are visible.

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KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/16/20212021-05-16Two small metal deity murti are dressed in pink and gold brocade cloths and decorated with layered gold chains, pearl and bead strands, and jewelled pendants. They sit on a red carpet in front of a large ornate brass pedestal with embossed floral and scroll patterns and a green-and-gold floral garland at the top. The arrangement suggests alankaram, the decorative dressing of deity images during worship. No people are visible.2021-07-11A golden metal murti of a deity with a flaming aureole and a fierce face, shown on a bed of folded magenta and gold brocade cloth. The image shows a decorated deity murti with layered gold chains, a large central pendant set with white stones, red and green gems, and strands of pearls, plus a clustered pearl tassel at the lower right. The background is an ornate embossed copper or brass panel, and the murti sits on orange velvet. No people are visible.2021-07-11A small bronze deity murti of Kalabhairava stands on a brass plate set on a red velvet cloth. The figure wears gold jewellery including an ornate gold crown-like headpiece, a gold necklace, and dangling gold and pearl ornaments, with a pink silk cloth draped at the base. A white flower sits at the front of the plate, and a gold-coloured flame-patterned halo frames the figure. Behind it, gilded metal ritual objects and a red fabric trim are visible. No people are present.2021-06-20KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/13/20212021-06-13Close-up photograph of a deity murti dressed in red velvet and gold zari embroidery, with gold bangles wrapped around the arms of the red velvet form. Ornate jewellery is draped on the figure: red and green enamelled earrings set with kundan stones and a large silver-toned pendant studded with white stones. A red and gold brocade cloth falls below. The metal murti face is visible behind the ornaments. No physical people are visible.2020-11-28Two small deity murtis displayed on an orange velvet cloth in a temple shrine. On the left, a murti is dressed in a teal silk skirt and draped with white flower garlands and red pom-poms, set against a red velvet cushion with gold braid. On the right, a metal murti rises before an ornate gold arched backdrop, wearing layered gold chains, pearl strands and a large jeweled pendant, with a golden lamp-like plate at its base. A large polished brass vessel stands behind them.2021-05-16September 11 20132013-09-11Close-up of a bronze deity murti dressed in a deep red velvet garment with ornate gold and silver zari embroidery on the shoulders and sleeves. The figure wears a large jewelled crown with turquoise-edged medallion, layered pearl and diamond-studded necklaces, a pink-and-green gemstone pendant, and kundan bangles. Pink flowers frame the figure on both sides, and the murti's raised hand holds a small object. The setting is a temple shrine decorated for a festival.2021-04-17Photo 11737903 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi Meenakshi displayed within a shrine niche. The murti is adorned with layered gold and pearl necklaces, a golden crown-like headpiece, and bangles, framed by a thick marigold garland in orange and a pink-and-white floral garland draped below. Pink satin and a patterned red-gold cloth form a backdrop, with a gilded repousse arch above and a yellow fabric with blue flower motifs at the upper right. Banknotes, a green leaf and small printed cards are placed as offerings at the base, along with scattered marigold petals and a small red container. No people are visible.2021-04-21KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 6/12/00212021-06-12 +1 copies