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A 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.

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August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesA 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.2011-11-05A gilded metal deity murti. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown with green and red enamel, a red and white tilaka mark on the forehead, and a red bindi. It is adorned with a layered gold necklace set with red, green and white stones, a blue silk garment with gold border, and bangles. Fresh green leaf garlands and thick red rose garlands hang from the shoulders, and a yellow flower garland appears at the left edge. The raised hand holds a small green-tipped object. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-10-18A photograph of a gilded metal utsava murti of a goddess in a temple, shown in close view. The deity wears a tall jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones, a red and gold nose ring and a vermilion-marked forehead. Her body is adorned with layered gold and gem necklaces, long pearl strands and earrings. Thick red rose garlands and green leaf garlands hang over her shoulders and arms. She holds a gold ritual object in one raised hand, with red beaded bangles at the wrist. A teal silk backdrop and a carved gold arch frame the figure. The image is a statue, not a living person.2011-11-11September 23 20112011-09-23Close 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 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.2011-10-02Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti adorned for worship. A large crown of red roses sits atop the head, with a dark hair-like base beneath. The face has a gold sheen, kohl-lined eyes, a red-jeweled tilak, and a jeweled nose ring. Heavy jeweled earrings, layered diamond-like necklaces with red and green stones, and a blue velvet garment are visible. Green leaf garlands and red and yellow rose garlands drape the figure. A gilded ornamental handle or staff with a green bird figure appears at left. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19December 28 20112011-12-28August 28 20112011-08-28 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20112011-09-18September 19 20112011-09-19