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A gilded bronze deity murti of a standing figure stands in front of an arched prabhavali-style backdrop with carved makara and floral motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a long beaded necklace and a sash, holds a ritual object in one hand, and stands on a lotus-style pedestal. Beside it sits a gilded stepped shrine-form object, possibly a meru or sri chakra-type base, on a brass tray dusted with white powder and scattered petals. A wooden door and a plastic container are in the background. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a golden arched frame, standing on a base in a temple setting. The figure wears a green-yellow sari with gold border, layered necklaces, a crown and a red bindi, and holds a small object in one hand. Beside it sits a smaller murti draped in matching green cloth with a jewelled pink-and-red garland. Carved stone pillars with lion-face motifs and an ornate gold-leaf wall stand behind. A garland of white and magenta flowers lies in the foreground on a pink cloth. No people are visible.2013-03-03June 26 20132013-06-26June 26 20132013-06-26June 25 20132013-06-25A photograph of ritual sculptures in a temple setting. In the foreground, a small gilded bronze deity murti stands on an ornate square base, wearing a tall crown, layered necklaces, a rudraksha-style mala, and a flowing skirt, holding a small lamp or ritual object in one hand. To its left, a white marble seated figure of a sage or teacher sits in meditation pose with one hand raised in blessing, draped in white cloth with a cloth wrap over the head. Behind them stands a large dark stone vessel with a lotus-petal base, and a gold-and-red fabric hangs in the background. No physical people are visible.2011-09-19A small bronze deity murti stands at centre on a brass base, adorned with garlands of yellow flowers and a layered necklace, holding a lamp-like object in one hand. To the left a white marble seated figure in a draped robe rests beside it on a wooden surface, while a large dark bronze or stone base with lotus-like petals fills the background. No people are visible apart from a blurred hand at the right edge.2011-09-19February 27 20132013-02-27 +1 copiesA photograph of two brass or copper-toned ritual objects set on a flat metal tray on a wet stone floor. On the left is a tiered, pyramid-like sri yantra or meru-style base. On the right stands a small standing deity murti with a tall crown, a red tilak mark, a layered necklace and a long garland, holding a lotus-like object in one hand. Behind them is a large dark stone pedestal and a white cloth with red and green borders draped over it. No people are visible.2007-09-24February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesClose photo of a small polished brass murti of a standing deity on a brass plate with a fluted rim. The figure wears a tall conical crown, layered necklaces and armlets, and a pleated lower garment, and holds a small bird perched on its raised hand. The background is a blurred purple cloth with another brass object at the top edge. No people are visible; the brass figure is a statue.2013-03-29June 22 20132013-06-22 +1 copiesA gilded metal statue stands inside an ornate silver-toned arch of repoussé scrollwork and flanking lion-like carvings. The figure wears an orange saffron-coloured garment, layered necklaces of silver and gold, multiple rudraksha malas, a large round pendant, and a tall crown-like headdress with a red tilak on the forehead. The raised right hand holds a small ritual object. The statue is a deity murti, not a living person, and the background shows gold-toned temple wall decoration.2012-02-10