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A gilded metal murti of a deity with a bronze-gold face, wearing an orange and dark green turban with a jewelled crest and a gem-set brooch. Ornate paisley-patterned earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a rudraksha-style ornament adorn the figure. A large sparkling silver-and-jewel hand, palm outward, extends toward the viewer. Strands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red rose garlands drape the shoulders. Beside the figure a gold trident and a long-stemmed gold instrument are visible against a red draped backdrop, with ornate gold carved wall panels above. No people are present; the figure is a statue.

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December 16 20092009-12-16A gilded metal statue of a deity murti is the main subject, shown close up with a shining gold face and a red and gold crown. The head wears a red and green turban with a jewelled ornament and a tall jewelled crest. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses drape the chest, along with layered gold and gemstone necklaces. The raised right hand is covered in jewelled ornaments, and a trident with a snake-shaped top stands at the left. A red cloth hangs behind, with ornate gold carved wood above. A timestamp reads 11-18-2008 11:45 on the right edge. No living people are visible.2008-11-18A metal murti of a deity with a polished copper-toned face, painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an orange turban and a jeweled crown with gem-studded ornaments. Ornate jewelled earrings, layered beaded necklaces, and rudraksha-style mala beads adorn the figure, dressed in a green and gold garment. The left hand holds a golden trident while the right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with a jeweled, beaded glove. Red velvet drapes frame the murti, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the lower edge. No living people are visible.2010-09-07December 28 20082008-12-28A golden deity murti is seated before deep red draped curtains, wearing an orange and red patterned turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown. The face is polished gold with painted eyes and red lips. The figure wears a green silk garment under layered gold and jeweled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and large jeweled earrings. Its right hand is raised in a beaded, jewel-studded abhaya gesture, and a golden trident leans at its side. Colorful marigold and flower garlands hang at the left edge, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits at the right. The photo is a close-up of the murti with a gold-framed arch above. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-10-13Close photograph of a golden metal deity murti decorated for a festival procession. The face has red lips, painted eyes and a red-and-gold forehead mark, and it wears a multicoloured turban wrapped in green, pink and red silk with jewelled brooches. Heavy layered jewellery covers the chest, including a rhinestone-studded sacred hand or shield-like ornament, and jewelled earrings hang from the ears. A golden trident stands at the left against garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers, with a gilded arch framing the top. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28A golden metal statue bust of a figure wearing an orange and green turban decorated with red and white stones and a jewelled crest, with a golden face, heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and a garland of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers. The jewelled hand raised in a gesture on the left is also studded with stones. Behind it hang red drapes and ornate gold carvings. The statue is the only figure shown; no living people are visible.A gilded metal deity murti. It wears an orange and gold turban with a jeweled crown and peacock feather, large jeweled earrings, layered jeweled necklaces, and rudraksha malas with a gold pendant. The raised right hand holds a golden trident, and the left hand holds a bouquet of red roses and greenery. Marigold garlands in yellow, orange, and purple hang at the left edge, and a figure in turquoise clothing is partly visible at the right edge.2010-08-28June 15 20092009-06-15November 02 20112011-11-02A gilded metal murti of a deity with an orange-red turban, a jeweled crown topped with a crescent moon, and a face with painted eyes and red lips. The figure wears heavy jeweled necklaces, a green and red pendant, large earrings and a jeweled gauntlet-like hand covering. One hand holds a gold trident and the other holds a small ornate staff, set against a red velvet curtain. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang at the left, and a tray with small brass figures and green-tipped items sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15December 04 20112011-12-04