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Close photograph of a small metal deity murti in a home temple shrine, dressed for alankaram. The murti wears a black matted-hair crown wrapped with rudraksha beads, topped by a golden crescent moon and star ornament. Its face bears a vibhuti or kumkum mark on the forehead. Layers of pearl strands, green and red beaded necklaces, gold kundan jewellery and rudraksha garlands adorn the chest and arms. Bright yellow marigold garlands and a red cloth backdrop frame the figure, with a trident-shaped object visible at right. No people are visible.

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Close photograph of a decorated deity murti in a home temple shrine. The central silver-faced murti wears a tall gold crown with a crescent moon and star ornament, a pearl-studded headdress, and heavy gold jewellery with pearl and red bead necklaces and a rudraksha mala. Yellow marigold garlands hang above, with orange marigolds below and a pink flower at the side. Gold-clad murtis flank it on both sides, one in a red and gold brocade garment. No people are visible.2021-06-14KAILASA DHUMBARAI, NEPAL on 5/24/20212021-05-24Close view of a decorated deity murti in a home temple at KAILASA Dhumbarai, Nepal, shown after abhishekam, alankaram and neivedyam. The metal figure wears a tall jewelled crown with a golden crescent and star, a black velvet base, and red velvet armbands edged with gold embroidery. Layers of pearl and bead necklaces, red and gold pendants, and yellow marigold garlands frame the figure against a red fabric backdrop. No people are visible, and the figure is a statue, not a person.2021-05-03Photograph of a home temple altar showing three small metal deity murtis dressed and adorned for ritual worship. The central murti wears a crescent moon crown, rudraksha malas, pearl and green-red stone necklaces, and a jewelled garland. Flanking murtis wear gold and pearl ornaments, one in a red turban and one in a tall black crown with a pink cloth. A black Shiva lingam stands on a stone base in front, ringed with rudraksha beads and white flowers. A brass plate holds rudraksha beads with marigold petals. Yellow marigold garlands hang behind, and the red cloth altar is decorated with pink and white flowers.2021-06-21Close-up photo of a small silver-faced deity murti dressed in elaborate gold jewellery, a black crown-like headpiece decorated with rudraksha beads, pearls and a gold ornament, and multiple strands of red beads and white pearls. A large gold waist sash hangs over a magenta brocade cloth, with a jewelled gold pendant set with green, red and blue stones. A yellow marigold garland and a long rudraksha mala hang at the left and top. In the blurred background, a large printed portrait shows a hand with a rudraksha bracelet and a red-brown robe. No physical people are clearly visible.2021-06-21A photograph of three deity murtis richly dressed for alankaram. The central murti wears a tall crown with pearls and a crescent moon ornament, a red and gold garland, and an elaborate gold chest ornament. Flanking murtis on either side wear crowns with crescent moon finials, red velvet and gold-embroidered armbands and sleeves, pearl and jewelled necklaces, and garlands of red and yellow flowers. Rudraksha beads are arranged on a red cloth in front. A large blurred photographic backdrop of a painted figure with bangled arms is behind them, with yellow marigold garlands at the edges.2021-03-01Close view of a deity murti dressed in red velvet sleeves edged with gold embroidery and sequins, adorned with layers of white pearl necklaces, a large kundan-style gold and crystal pendant, and red and green beaded strands. The face is brown-toned with a black velvet crown-like headpiece. Yellow marigold garlands hang at the left, and a small figure of another deity sits in a shrine niche beside it.2021-05-03Close photo of a metal deity murti dressed for alankaram, adorned with thick orange marigold garlands draped over both shoulders. The head wears a gold crescent moon and star ornament set with red and green stones, a gold teardrop-shaped headpiece with pearls, and a red-and-gold rosette. Strands of white pearls and gold chains cover the chest, with a large gold sunburst pendant at the centre. Rudraksha beads hang nearby, and a silver and gold embroidered cloth edges the background. No physical people are visible.2021-04-05Test PicturesA silver-faced deity murti adorned for worship, framed by orange marigolds and purple flowers. The figure wears a tall black headdress with a crescent moon ornament and a jewelled emblem, a maroon cloth draped over the shoulders, and heavy gold necklaces and jewelled pendants set with red stones. Gold ornamental arm bands and chains hang at the sides, and one hand holds a yellow flower. This is a photograph of a decorated murti, not a person, and no a person candidate is visible.2021-07-23July 30 20132013-07-30A metal deity murti. It wears a tall pearl-studded crown with a green band, a red-and-gold choli-like garment, and multiple strands of white pearls and red beads across the chest. Gold pendants with red stone inlay and a large gold sun-like medallion hang from the neck. Its arms are sleeved in red velvet bands edged with gold embroidery. Behind it are yellow marigold garlands, an ornate brass backdrop, and an orange cloth draped to the right. No people are visible.2021-05-03