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A dark metal deity murti is dressed in an ornate jewelled costume of red, white, green and blue stones, gold coin chains and a tall black crown with gold and red ornaments, framed by a dense arch of red, orange, yellow and white roses, marigolds and green leaf garlands. No people are visible; the figure is a decorated sculpture of a deity.

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January 11 20172017-01-11 +1 copiesA metal deity murti of Shiva, shown as an alankara with a black crown topped by a crescent moon, gold and jewelled headpiece, and a heavily ornamented white and gold garment encrusted with red, green and blue stones and coins. The figure is surrounded by a dense arch of red roses, yellow and white flowers, purple blooms and green leaves, with a garland of leaves draped across the chest. A raised hand holds a golden object. No people are visible in the frame.2017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11A large deity murti, dark-faced and richly decorated, stands at the centre of a temple setting, framed by a tall arched garland of red, orange, white, yellow and purple flowers with green leaves. The figure wears an ornate white and gold embroidered garment, a jewelled crown-like headdress, and layered gold and beaded necklaces. Flanking it on the left is a smaller painted deity figure with a bejewelled crown and a red-and-orange pennant bearing a white dove emblem, and on the right a second figure in yellow flower garlands with a decorated headdress. A maroon and gold umbrella stands beside the central murti, and draped gold and red cloth hangs behind. Stone temple pillars with carved detailing form the backdrop. This appears to be a festival puja or procession decoration.2017-01-11 +1 copiesA deity murti, dark stone or metal figure, is adorned for festival worship and framed by a large arch of flower garlands. The figure wears an elaborate black and gold crown with ornate jewelled motifs, and a heavy white and gold jewelled garment decorated with red, blue and green stones, coin-like discs and pearl-like beads. Red roses, white roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves form the arch, with leafy garlands draped across the chest. The setting is outdoors under a pale sky and a roof edge at the top left. No people are visible.2017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11A bronze deity murti of a standing Hindu god is elaborately decorated for festival worship. It wears a black velvet headdress with gold and white-beaded ornaments and a crescent-shaped motif, a large jewelled necklace-breastplate studded with red, green and blue stones, and gold girdle bands. Dense arches of red, orange, white and yellow roses, marigolds and green leaves frame the figure. The bronze is a sculpture, not a physical person, and no person is visible.2017-01-11A dark-stone deity murti, seated in a cross-legged posture on a gold-plated base carved with figures, dressed in a maroon cloth with a maroon turban and a gold ornament. Four gold-plated arms hold ritual objects, including a raised gold staff-like implement. The figure wears layered silver and red-stone necklaces, a rudraksha-style dark mala, and a red tilak on the forehead. It is decorated with marigolds, white jasmine, purple flowers and red roses arranged in a frame around the figure. No people are visible.2018-07-28January 11 20172017-01-11A dark-stone deity murti stands in a procession setting, heavily decorated with a jewelled and beaded ornamental covering in white, red, blue and green stones and gold-toned discs. It wears a black crown with gold and red ornaments and a gold crescent. The figure is encircled by a dense arch of garlands in red, white, yellow, purple and green, including roses, marigolds and leaf strands. A carved wooden canopy edge is visible above. No people are visible.2017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11January 11 20172017-01-11