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Close view of a gilded carved stone or wooden deity murti standing on a lotus-shaped pedestal within an ornate arched niche with makara and foliage carvings. The figure wears a tall crown, long garland and layered necklaces, and holds a lotus or ritual object in one hand. Behind it, a large gilded cobra hood and gilded rear wall fill the frame, with a round window opening to the right. Polished reddish floor reflects the statue. No people are visible.

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A close photograph of an ornate sculpted deity murti in a niche on a carved stone or plaster wall, covered in white and yellowish granular offerings. The figure wears a tall crown, a layered necklace and a pink flower at the chest, and is flanked by carved lion-like figures on pillars. A small tiered shrine stands at left and a dark doorway appears at right, with wet, golden-tinted floor in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2006-10-21A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing on a lotus pedestal before an ornate golden arched niche with carved makara-like figures and a round opening at right. The female figure wears a long garland, layered necklaces and a pleated skirt, with a red flower placed atop her crown. Her raised hand holds an object and a small red-tipped element rests at her side. Wet floor and scattered petals lie at the base. No people are visible.2006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21A photograph of a small gilded copper-alloy standing deity murti on a lotus-based pedestal set on a stepped square plinth decorated with floral panels and a small figure carving. The murti wears a tall crown, floral earring, a long garland and a sash draped over the shoulders, holding a lotus bud in one raised hand while the other hand hangs gracefully. Water droplets are visible on the metal and the dark stone pillar behind it, with a blurred person in white clothing at the left edge and another gilded object at the left foreground.2007-10-25A gilded metal deity murti stands on a blue-covered base before an ornate golden arched backdrop with floral and foliate relief work. The figure wears a white draped garment with silver-edged border, layered pearl and crystal necklaces, and a red-bead mala ending in a red pendant. Carved stone pillars with relief figures frame the left side, and a pink cloth edge appears at right. The figure is a statue, not a living person. A small purple logo and copyright credit appear in the corners.2013-02-05Close photograph of a gilded metal murti of a standing deity inside an ornate arched shrine niche, with a golden hand and foot of a larger figure visible at the left. Below, a small gilded tiered stand and a shallow gold tray sit on a wet, reddish-stained floor. No people are visible in the frame.2006-10-21A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing on a lotus pedestal within an ornate arched niche. A hand with a cloth or applicator is touching the statue's crown during abhishekam-style anointing. The figure wears a layered necklace, a garland, and a long drape, and holds a small object in one hand. Rearing lion or mythical animal carvings flank the niche, and a round opening is visible beside it. Wet floor and scattered petals suggest ritual washing. No physical people beyond the hand are visible.2006-10-21A photograph of a golden metal deity murti standing on a lotus-shaped pedestal inside a shrine, framed by an ornate arched niche with a cobra hood above its head. The figure wears a layered necklace and a long garland, with a bare foot and an ornamented gold leg visible at the upper left. In front, a tiered pile of cut sweets or offerings sits on a gold tray, and loose petals and red berries are scattered across the floor. No people are visible.2006-10-21August 12 20072007-08-12A photograph of a standing bronze deity murti in a richly carved gilt-bronze arched prabhavali backdrop with lion-like supports at the base. The murti wears a yellow sheer draped garment with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, rudraksha beads, a tall crown-like headdress and a red bindi. One hand holds a raised object and the other hangs at the side.2011-08-02October 21 20062006-10-21October 21 20062006-10-21