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A gilded metal deity murti, adorned for worship, sits before a red velvet backdrop and a gold arched frame. It wears a tall black hair crown wrapped with jeweled bands, layered diamond-like necklaces, pink and green stone jewelry, a white silk dhoti, and a yellow and red flower garland draped over one shoulder. The right hand is raised in a gesture holding a small object, and a gold fan-shaped ornament stands at the left. No living people are visible.

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July 13 20102010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a gold-embossed throne against red draped cloth. The figure wears a white silk garment, a crown with silver-toned ornaments, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, bangles, and a yellow and red flower garland draped over one shoulder. One hand holds a lotus-like object, and an ornamental fan-shaped backdrop rises behind. The sculpture is lit warmly against a stone wall with carved panels. No living people are visible.2010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesA gilded deity murti, seated before red velvet drapery and an ornate gold arch, is richly adorned with layered jeweled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, large jeweled earrings and an elaborate crown. It wears a white silk garment and holds a golden lotus-bud staff in one raised hand. A garland of yellow flowers and red roses hangs across its right shoulder. No people are visible in the scene.2010-07-13A golden metal murti of a deity seated in a temple shrine, wearing a white dhoti with an orange cloth, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, a red stone pendant, bangles, large ornate earrings and a tall black crown with a white feathered plume. A garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs over its right shoulder, and blurred brass oil lamps stand in the foreground against a red curtain and carved stone walls. No physical people are visible.2010-09-20A gilded deity murti, seated on a decorated seat before a red velvet drape and carved golden arch, is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, heavy earrings, bangles, a white and red garment, a crown with white plumes, and a long garland of red roses and yellow marigolds draped over one shoulder. A brass oil lamp stands blurred in the foreground. Nothing shows a physical person, so the a person field is none.2010-09-20A richly adorned deity murti. The figure wears a white silk dhoti with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces, bejewelled crown and earrings, and holds a spear-like ceremonial staff. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang from its shoulder, and a decorated brass kalasha with greenery sits at the lower right. Ornate carved stone pillars frame the scene. No living people are visible.2010-07-13July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship, shown from the side in a dark temple setting. The figure wears a black crown with jewelled bands, large jewelled earrings, a jewelled necklace and layered diamond-studded chest ornaments, and a golden garment. One hand is raised in a mudra near the face. A garland of yellow marigolds and red roses hangs over the shoulder. The background is a carved stone wall. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a goddess figure with a golden crown and a red bindi on her forehead. She wears elaborate jewelled earrings, a nose ring with a crescent-shaped stone, and layered necklaces of pearls, red and green stones and a large red gem at the chest. A garland of red roses and yellow marigolds rests on her right side, and a red velvet curtain and ornate gold-embossed backdrop surround the figure. No people are visible.2010-09-22A gilded deity murti. It wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a jewelled necklace, layered white jasmine garlands and red rose garlands, and a golden hand holds a golden lotus-shaped vessel with a small green leaf. Green brocade drapes stand behind it, and the photo is a close-up of the figure's face and upper body in warm temple lighting.2011-10-21