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Close-up photograph of a metal murti, a deity figure with a polished silver-toned face, black hair in a high bun with a jewelled crown band, red bindi and red lips, and ornate gold earrings and nose ring. A red garment and a bouquet of pink and yellow flowers appear at the right, with a second metal face wrapped in green and red cloth at the left. The murti's jewelled necklace shows red, green and white stones. The photo is credited with a copyright line and a Source line in the lower right.

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October 17 20072007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17October 17 20072007-10-17October 04 20082008-10-04Close photo of a golden metal deity murti in a stone temple setting. The face is polished gold with a nose ring, and the head is crowned with a jewelled tiara and an elaborate spiked halo of red and white stones. Heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, a red silk garment and layered yellow and red flower garlands adorn the figure. The raised left hand holds a trident-like emblem, and the wall behind is carved sandstone with a red cloth at the left edge.2008-01-18December 31 20112011-12-31October 16 20072007-10-16Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a jewelled crown and a red and white nose ring, adorned with large red roses and yellow flowers on the shoulder, against an orange silk backdrop. A second golden figure with a turban-style headdress and jewelled ornaments stands behind it, and a green parrot-shaped ornament is visible near the lower left. No physical people are present.2013-09-20August 31 20112011-08-31Close-up photograph of a gold-coloured metal deity murti face with black-lined eyes, red lips, a jewelled nose ring and a jewelled tilak-style forehead ornament, set in dark hair and a flower garland at the right edge. A blurred white and green embroidered garment with gold border appears at the left. No physical people are visible.2009-06-23October 29 20112011-10-29A gilded, mask-like face of a seated figure dominates the frame, adorned with a pearl-and-gold headpiece, a red bindi, a nose stud and large jhumka earrings. The figure wears layered gold and white jewelled necklaces, a red and yellow garland, and an orange garment, with a golden hand raised in a blessing gesture. Behind is a green cloth with gold embroidery and carved stone pillars. This appears to be a decorated deity murti or statue in a temple setting, not a living person. No physical people are visible.2011-09-11