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A close-up photograph of a polished brass or gold-toned deity murti head, adorned with a tall crown-like headdress studded with white and coloured stones, an orange and dark green brocade wrap, a jewelled forehead band with a red centre stone, large jewelled earrings, and a jewelled collar. White jasmine garlands and yellow and red flowers frame the lower part. Behind it hang orange drapery and ornate gold carved wall panels. No physical people are visible; the murti is the only figure.

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November 18 20082008-11-18A photograph of a gilded metal murti, a religious statue, wearing a red and green turban heavily decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown-like jewelled headpiece. The figure wears a purple velvet garment layered with ornate gold and jewelled necklaces, and a long garland of white flowers interspersed with yellow and red blossoms. Its jewel-encrusted hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Behind it hang red drapes and ornate gold carvings, with a fire-shaped gold ornament visible to the right. A timestamp reading 11.18.2008 11:13 appears along the right edge, and a second decorated figure with dark hair is partly visible at the right. No living people are visible.2008-11-18A 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 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.Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a polished metal face, wearing an orange and gold turban with a jewelled crown-like headpiece, rhinestone and ruby-studded forehead ornament, large jewelled earrings and layered rhinestone necklaces. Fresh garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and maroon blossoms drape the figure. Behind it hangs a red draped cloth beneath a blue and white Tamil signboard. A partial golden ceremonial item appears at the left edge.2009-02-09June 29 20092009-06-29A 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.Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti wearing an orange brocade cloth with gold paisley embroidery, a jeweled crown set with white, red, green and blue stones, a strand of pearls, and jeweled earrings and a clasp. The face has painted dark eyes and red lips, with a jeweled tilak-style ornament on the forehead. A yellow-green silk backdrop fills the background. No physical people are visible.2009-06-27November 16 20092009-11-16 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of two gilded metal deity murti heads adorned for a procession, set against a red draped cloth backdrop. The figure on the left wears a red and green turban-style headdress with a jeweled ornament, while the figure on the right wears a tall jeweled crown with red, green and white gemstones. Both have gold-plated faces with red lips and bindi marks, dangling jeweled earrings, and are garlanded with white jasmine-type flowers, yellow and red marigold-style blooms and green leaves. A pink flower is tucked near the right crown. Gold ornate carving is visible in the upper background. A timestamp overlay reads 11 18 2008 in the lower right. +1 copiesFebruary 10 20092009-02-10Close photo of a gleaming golden metal murti of a deity face, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with red, green and blue stones and an orange-red turban band with a round jeweled brooch. Red lips, dark painted eyes and a red-jeweled tilak on the forehead. Large jeweled earrings, a jeweled necklace and garlands of white jasmine and red-orange flowers surround the figure. A small golden bird ornament sits at the right edge against red drapery.2009-06-17 +1 copies