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A photograph of a gilded deity murti. The raised right hand holds a gold-finished symbol. Behind it is a golden arched backdrop with repousse foliage, and at right are red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and white garlands.

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January 02 20102010-01-02December 01 20092009-12-01A close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti. The face is gold with red kumkum on the forehead, a red-lipped mouth and a small nose ring. It wears a tall, ornate gold crown, large jewelled earrings set with red stones and pale shell-like motifs, and a dense collar of red, green and white stones. The raised left hand holds a gold object, and garlands of white jasmine and red flowers hang at the right. The background is gold filigree and a dark red curtain. No physical people are visible, so the a person field is none.2009-06-09January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesClose-up of a gilded deity murti adorned for worship, with a golden face, black hair under an ornate jewelled crown, and a dense layering of jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones. It holds a golden ceremonial object in one hand, and red and yellow flower garlands sit at its shoulder against a gold-embossed backdrop and red drapery. The figure appears to be a statue, not a living person.2010-07-13 +1 copiesNovember 16 20092009-11-16January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity face mask on a shrine figure, wearing an ornate gold crown with embossed peacock-like and floral patterns. The face has painted black eyes and eyebrows, a red bindi dot on the forehead, red lips and a small nose ring. Large jewelled earrings of white stones with red accents hang at the side, and a jewelled necklace is visible below. A yellow flower garland appears at the right edge against a dark red curtain. The image is a murti, not a living person.2009-10-17Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti with a polished golden face, red lips, and a jewelled crown densely set with white, red and green stones. Large paisley-shaped earrings, a nose ring and a forehead ornament are studded with red and white gems. A layered necklace of pearls and stones covers the chest above a blue brocade garment, and white jasmine garlands hang at the right. A red flower and a warm red-orange background frame the figure. No physical people are visible.2009-02-16Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti with a tall ornate crown, a jewelled tilak and nose ring, and a red-lipped painted face. Heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, large paisley-shaped earrings set with red and green stones, and white jasmine garlands surround the figure. A gilded arch and red drapery frame the murti in a temple or shrine setting. No physical people are visible.2009-11-16Photo 11725970November 19 20092009-11-19