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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti. It wears an elaborate crown with jewelled ornaments, large jewelled earrings, layered gem-studded necklaces and a pendant, draped in a gold and red brocade garment. A garland of yellow marigolds and a bunch of red roses rest across its shoulder, and a crescent ornament and beaded rudraksha-style strands appear at the left edge. No physical people are visible.

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July 01 20092009-07-01July 01 20092009-07-01Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti with a polished golden face, red-painted lips, and kohl-lined eyes. It wears a jewelled nose ring, a red-stoned forehead ornament, a black hair crown with a jewelled tiara, and large jewelled earrings. Its green and maroon silk garment is edged with gold and red-stone necklaces. Red fabric and a garland of yellow marigolds fill the right side of the frame.2009-06-29July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20A gilded deity murti of a goddess, shown close-up with a golden face, red-and-white floral crown, and an elaborate jewelled headpiece. She wears heavy crystal-studded earrings, layered necklaces, a red-orange silk garment, and bangles, and holds a golden parrot-topped staff. Garlands of yellow, red and white flowers frame the figure, with a gold-ornamented backdrop behind her.2008-12-26A golden deity murti of a goddess, shown with a gilded face, red and gold silk sari, and heavy jewelled necklaces and earrings. She wears a flower crown with red and white blossoms and holds a golden ceremonial object near her shoulder. Behind her are garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. No physical people are visible; the figure is a decorated statue in a temple setting.2008-12-26A close view of a golden deity murti. Red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands hang across its shoulder, and one hand holds a golden ritual object. A lime-green cloth backdrop and an ornate gold frame surround the figure.2009-07-01Close-up of a gold-faced deity murti adorned with black hair swept up under a jeweled crown and crescent-moon ornament. The face has red lips, a red bindi and nose ring, and large jeweled earrings. It wears a red and gold garment with a heavy studded necklace, and yellow flowers appear at the right edge.2009-06-28December 26 20082008-12-26Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal murti of a goddess, with a dark bun wrapped in white and orange flower garlands and a jewelled headpiece. Her face has painted kohl eyes, a red bindi and lips, and a nose stud. Heavy diamond-like earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a red sari fill the frame. A golden ornamental staff or weapon stands at left, and marigold and rose flowers surround her shoulders at right.2008-12-26Close-up photograph of a gold-faced deity murti adorned for worship, with a jeweled crown, large jeweled earrings, a nose ring, and layered crystal and gem necklaces over a silver-embroidered garment. A red velvet backdrop lies behind it, with red and yellow flower garlands at the right edge and an ornate gold vessel at the left. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13