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A close-up photograph of a metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, painted eyes and red lips. She wears an ornate jewelled crown in red, green and white stones, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered diamond-like necklaces and a teal-blue silk sari with a red-and-gold border. Garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang over her shoulders. She holds a golden parrot-topped staff in one raised hand, with bangles on her wrist. A green and gold sequined backdrop fills the background.

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Close view of two golden deity murti figures decorated for worship. The foreground figure, a female deity, wears an ornate jeweled crown, a turquoise blue silk sari with gold border, layered diamond-style necklaces, a nose ring, and garlands of red and yellow flowers across her shoulders. She holds a golden lotus-shaped staff topped with a green bird figure. Behind her, a figure on the left wears an orange turban and ornate crown. The background is a green and gold shimmering cloth with an arched gold frame. No living people are visible.2011-10-01A golden deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with a jewelled crown with red and green enamel, a gold face with red bindi and nose ornament, and a blue silk garment with heavy gold and gem necklaces. Red and yellow flower garlands drape the figure, and it holds a golden implement with a green bird-shaped finial in one raised hand. A teal fabric backdrop and stone wall surround it. No physical people are visible.2011-10-18A golden metal deity murti is seated in a temple setting, wearing a blue silk sari with an ornate jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and multiple red rose garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Green leaf garlands surround the neck. The murti holds a silver ritual implement topped with a pink flower and a green leaf in one hand, with pearl bangles on the wrist. A golden cloth backdrop and stone pillar frame the image. Pink and white flowers rest in the lap. No physical people are visible.2011-11-05December 17 20112011-12-17September 19 20112011-09-19Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a polished golden face, black hair in a high bun and braid, and a jewelled headdress with red and white stones. She wears a green silk garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, and a red-and-green parrot sits near a flame-shaped backdrop beside a ceremonial staff. No physical people are visible.2011-10-29A gilded metal deity murti, appears to be a goddess form, adorned for worship with a jewelled crown of red, blue and turquoise enamel, heavy gold necklaces, pearl and gem earrings, and a blue silk sari. A green parrot perches on the raised golden hand holding a lotus-shaped object. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and green lime beads drape the figure, with a gold-threaded orange textile behind. The scene reads as a temple decoration for darshan.2012-12-02A golden deity murti, a goddess figure, sits in a richly decorated shrine before a red velvet curtain and an ornate gold arch. The figure wears a conical jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and gemstone necklaces with a large red stone pendant, and a teal brocade garment. Its raised hand holds a golden staff or sceptre topped by a small green parrot, and a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses hangs over one shoulder. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A golden deity murti in a jeweled crown, nose ring, and blue silk sari with a gold-bordered pallu is seated before green and gold brocade. Red and yellow flower garlands hang from its shoulders, and it holds a bronze lotus-stem or ceremonial staff topped with a small green bird. A second golden figure in an orange turban and heavy gemstone jewelry stands at left, partly cropped. Both are statues, not living people. The setting is a temple-style decorative alankar.2011-10-01Close-up photograph of a gilded metal murti of a goddess wearing an ornate gold crown set with red, green and white stones and a silver flower. Her face is burnished gold with a red bindi and red lips, and she wears large jewelled earrings, a nose ring and layered jewelled necklaces with green and pink stones. A red and white rose garland drapes over her shoulders and a black silk garment is visible. Her raised hand holds a gold trident-like attribute, and a turquoise satin backdrop with a gold border stands behind her. Stone wall on the right.2011-08-28 +1 copiesA metal deity murti, polished copper-gold, is decorated with jewelled crown, large paisley earrings, a nose ring and layered necklaces with red and green stones. It wears a green silk garment and is garlanded with red roses and white jasmine strands, with yellow marigolds at the side. Its right hand holds a metal staff topped with a green parrot figure. A yellow cloth and gold-embossed backdrop frame the figure, and a blurred metal ritual vessel appears in the foreground. No people are visible.2013-04-09 +2 copiesOctober 01 20112011-10-01