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A photograph of a dark-faced deity murti seated on a golden throne within an ornate gilded arch, decorated with yellow, red and green flower garlands. The deity wears a golden crown, multiple jeweled necklaces, and a blue silk lower garment, and holds a spear or staff and other attributes in its raised hands. In front stands a small lion vahana figure with a seated deity, and to the right a silver-decorated object sits on a magenta cloth amid flower arrangements. At left, a golden figure in red and pink silk and another decorated figure stand near the altar. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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Photograph of a dark-faced deity murti seated in a gilded arched frame against black drapery, with a red curtain at left. The murti wears a tall golden crown with a crescent, a red silk garment with green border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden staff-like weapon and a raised golden implement. Red, white and purple flower garlands drape its shoulders and sides. In the foreground stands a small golden arch and a copper kalasha-shaped vessel.2009-10-17 +1 copiesOctober 18 20092009-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a deity murti seated in a gilded arch-shaped frame against a black curtain, shown in a temple-style alcove. The central figure has a tall golden crown, a dark face with a red tilak, and multiple jeweled necklaces, with a golden spear or lance held upright beside the shoulder. Garlands of yellow, red and green flowers drape around the arch. A blue cloth falls over the seated figure's lap. In front, smaller statues include a figure in pink sari, a figure in red and gold clothing with a lion mount beside it, and a figure in white sari, along with a small gold arch and a dark murti draped in pink cloth with a crescent ornament. No living people are visible.2009-11-04A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch in a dark shrine. The deity has a golden crown, a dark face with a nose ornament, and holds golden implements in raised hands. It wears layered white and crystal-studded necklaces, a red silk garment with a green underlay, and is adorned with red, white and purple flower garlands. A golden arch frames the murti, and a smaller decorated image with flower garlands and a green cloth sits in front. An orange cloth and a white towel lie at the lower left. No people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti, a standing or seated Vishnu-form figure with a tall gold crown bearing a crescent moon and a tilak on the forehead. The murti wears heavy diamond-studded necklaces, a silver-and-jewel waist belt, and a red silk dhoti. Red and purple marigold garlands drape its shoulders and arms, and the hands hold a gold conch and a gold mace. A gold lion face sits at the base. The background is black draped cloth with a gilt frame at the edge. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17November 09 20092009-11-09A black stone deity murti stands within an ornate gold-toned arched frame against a dark background. The figure wears a tall gold crown, large silver and jewelled necklaces, earrings, and is draped in a deep red cloth with green border. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red, yellow and white flowers adorn the murti, and a green sugarcane stalk stands to the right. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the left edge and a red curtain hangs behind. Flowers are arranged on the base at lower left. No people are visible.A deity murti of a goddess is seated on a golden throne within a gilded arched shrine against a black backdrop. The murti has a dark face, a tall golden crown, and is adorned with a sparkling white and silver jewelled necklace and a diamond-like chest ornament. It wears a red sari with a green lower garment and holds golden implements in its raised hands. Red, white and purple flower garlands drape its body and shoulders. In front, a smaller red-and-white garlanded figure sits on a green silk cloth, with an orange cloth and white towel placed nearby. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine against a dark backdrop, adorned with a tall golden crown, silver-and-jewelled necklaces, and layered garlands of white flowers, red, yellow and green beads. The figure wears a red and green silk garment with gold border. A tall green sugarcane stalk leans beside the shrine. In the foreground a red and blue cloth drapes a platform with flowers, and to the left stands a brass oil lamp (deepam) and a brass lamp stand. No people are visible.October 18 20092009-10-18 +1 copiesA golden deity murti of Goddess Lakshmi is seated on a silver-gilded pedestal draped with an orange cloth, framed by an ornate gold arch. The murti wears a tall gold crown, rich jewellery, and is garlanded with white flower strands and red-and-pink flower garlands. Two lotus-like hands rise beside it, and a smaller murti in a teal sari with a white and red flower garland sits before it, surrounded by fresh pink and yellow flowers and a small oil lamp at lower left. No people are visible in the scene.2009-11-09A dark-faced metal or stone murti of a seated deity in a gilded arched shrine niche. The deity wears a tall golden crown, a golden necklace and a red-and-white floral garland, and sits on a golden throne holding a golden staff or spear, with green leaves tucked beside the throne. Purple silk drapes the figure and a red-and-gold cloth lies at the base. Behind the arch hangs a dark curtain. Text overlay: copyright notice and source attribution at the lower right. A purple emblem appears at the upper left.2011-04-20