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Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti or ceremonial ritual object decorated with a green woven palm-leaf parrot-shaped ornament on top, with long green palm fronds draped down. The gilded figure is adorned with jeweled bracelets, and beside it is a blue silk cloth with teal-and-gold embroidery and a jeweled red-and-gold garment. A deep maroon velvet curtain forms the backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figures are statues or murtis.

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August 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesClose-up of a ceremonial bronze staff topped with a green and red bird finial, held by a hand with curled fingers. Behind it, a gilded metal face with red lips, orange draped cloth, yellow marigold garlands, rudraksha beads, and a red jewelled blouse with ornate gold and stone embroidery. This is a statue and deity murti decoration, not a living person, and no a person candidate is visible.2011-11-17Close-up of an ornate gilded metal hand or sceptre-like object held in a figure's hand, with a fan-shaped crown or head and a base encrusted with jewels, blue stones and hanging pearls. Behind it is red velvet fabric with gold and pearl embroidery. Only the hand and ornaments are visible, with no full face or person clearly shown.2009-06-21September 28 20142014-09-28June 17 20092009-06-17September 28 20142014-09-28Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti decorated for worship, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with turquoise, red and green stones, large jeweled earrings, a gold nose ring and layered gold and jeweled necklaces over a purple silk garment. Red rose garlands drape the figure, a green parrot perches on a golden hand-held staff, and a bright orange cloth backdrop frames the scene beside an ornately carved gold panel.2013-03-20A golden deity murti decorated with jewelled crown, pearl and gemstone necklaces, and a violet silk garment with gold borders. It holds a green grass-like stalk in one hand and a ceremonial implement in another. Behind it are garlands of red roses, white jasmine and yellow marigolds, and an orange backdrop.2010-10-09 +1 copiesA golden murti of a deity wearing an ornate orange and gold jeweled crown, a pearl-and-gem studded headdress, and heavy gem-set gold necklaces over a deep blue garment. Fresh white jasmine garlands drape around the figure against a bright orange silk backdrop. The murti holds a small green parrot perched on its raised golden hand. This is a statue, not a living person, and no physical people are visible.2012-05-11A golden metal deity murti is richly dressed and decorated for worship. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with a red tilak mark on the forehead and red-and-green pearl-studded earrings. A large cream and gold beaded necklace inlaid with red, green and blue stones covers the chest, with a diamond-like pendant below. The murti is draped in a deep magenta silk garment with gold brocade and sparkling embellishment, and holds a small golden instrument. A tall green leaf or palm stalk rises beside the figure, with pink roses at the left. Behind it are gold-sequined, pearl-edged backdrop panels in royal blue and gold, arranged as a decorated altar setting.June 17 20092009-06-17April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies