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Close-up photograph of a deity murti in a temple setting, its head crowned with a multi-headed serpent hood of gold-toned rays and hanging green and teal gemstone pendant ornaments. The figure wears a maroon and gold patterned cloth wrapped around the head, a jewelled gold belt-like band across the forehead, and a red stone set in the centre. Garlands of white jasmine and red roses drape over both shoulders, with green leaves atop the head. Behind it, a gold-and-red backdrop, a gilded golden hand raised in blessing, and a blue draped garment with a jewelled necklace are visible. No people are visible in the frame.

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December 07 20132013-12-07A photograph of a deity murti dressed in elaborate ceremonial finery, shown from the front. The face is covered by an orange and red turban and a garland of white jasmine flowers threaded with dark rudraksha beads and red blossoms. A large golden hooded cobra-shaped crown with green gemstone-like inserts rises behind the head. Gold ornaments, a jewelled band and a gold pendant decorate the figure, which sits on an ornate golden seat with flowers at its base. Flanking it are other figures in orange and saffron garments with teal and gold trim, and a golden mace or staff is visible at the right. The background is green draped fabric and gilded decoration.2012-04-28A decorated deity murti of Shiva-like form, seen close up, with a crown-like golden headpiece set with green, blue and pink gemstone drops and a red turban-style covering. Long mala-like beads of rudraksha hang across the figure, with white and red flower garlands draped on the shoulders and arms. Orange and gold fabric is wrapped around the body, and a golden-bordered backdrop of purple and teal drapery frames the scene. The murti sits on an ornate metal peetha with a small offering or puja arrangement in front. No living people are visible.2013-12-07June 27 20092009-06-27A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a shiva-linga-style form dressed in an orange turban and orange-gold cloth, adorned with a large white jasmine garland, red flowers, rudraksha beads, and a silver-and-gold ornamental face piece. A golden five-hooded serpent canopy with green gem-set hoods rises behind the murti, set against a teal draped backdrop and surrounded by gold ritual objects.2012-04-28January 04 20172017-01-04 +1 copiesOctober 29 20162016-10-29December 06 20182018-12-06A photograph of a seated deity murti, shown headless from the neck up, dressed in a teal silk garment with a gold waist band and a dark brown rudraksha-style bead necklace. A saffron-orange and dark striped turban-like cloth crowns the figure, with a jewelled band across it and five-headed serpent hood ornaments above in gold with green stones. Long garlands of white and red flowers drape over both shoulders down to the lap. The seat is covered with a gold silk cloth and a decorated ornamental breastplate with red and white beads and jewels rests in front. A magenta and maroon drape with gold trim hangs behind, beside gold-carved temple pillars. The figure appears to be a statue, not a living person.2013-12-04A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned for worship, with a five-headed golden cobra hood above its head, each hood set with green stone panels. The murti wears a brown-red cloth, a green leaf garland, a jewelled chain and marigold and red rose garlands. Gold ornaments and silver-toned beaded necklaces decorate its chest and body. Behind it hang orange and gold silk cloths and a decorated golden backdrop.2017-08-02Close-up photograph of a richly decorated deity murti in a temple setting with a red backdrop. The murti wears an ornate gold crown-like headdress, jewelled necklaces and gold armlets, with an elaborately patterned gold and blue-green garment. Red and white flower garlands hang across the image, and green leaves and a gold-embroidered cloth lie across the lower centre. Five carved gold figures with green gem settings rise above a decorative gold base. No physical people are visible; only statue forms appear.2011-06-05July 20 20102010-07-20