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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated with dense jewelled ornaments. The face is polished gold with painted eyes, red lips, a bindi and a nose ring, under a black hair crown with jewelled diadem and a jewelled tilak. Layered diamond-like necklaces, studded earrings and an ornate multi-stranded chest garland cover the figure, and a yellow and red flower garland hangs at the right. The left hand holds a gold ritual object resembling a lotus-topped staff. No people are visible; the scene shows an adorned murti in a temple setting.

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July 13 20102010-07-13Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. The metal face has red lips, painted black eyebrows, a red bindi and a nose ring. A crown-like headdress with sparkling stones sits above the head. The chest is covered in layered jewelled necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and pearls. A yellow marigold garland and red flower petals lie to the right. The raised hand holds a small ritual object. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +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 copiesClose-up photo of a gilded deity murti decorated for alankaram. The silver-gold face has painted eyes, a red lip and a small red tilak on the forehead. It wears a tall crown set with sparkling stones, large jewelled earrings and layered necklaces of gold and stone-studded beads. Its right hand holds a raised ornate object. Red and yellow flower garlands and a red cloth backdrop appear behind it.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti adorned for worship. The face is polished gold with painted black eyebrows, red lips and a red tilak on the forehead, with pearl and gem nose and ear ornaments. Its right hand is raised in a mudra beside a gold-brocade garment heavily decorated with diamond-like stones, red and green gem inlay and layered gold necklaces. Red roses and yellow marigold garlands sit behind the figure, and a crown with jewelled motifs rests at the top of the frame. No living people are visible.2010-07-13A 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.2010-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gold-faced deity murti adorned for worship, with a jeweled crown, large jeweled earrings, a nose ring, and layered crystal and gem necklaces over a silver-embroidered garment. A red velvet backdrop lies behind it, with red and yellow flower garlands at the right edge and an ornate gold vessel at the left. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. The face is polished gold with arched brows, a red-tipped nose stud, and red lips. Its hair is piled high under a jewelled crown and tiara set with red and white stones. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces, earrings and a jewelled armlet cover the chest, and a gold silk garment drapes the body. Red and yellow marigold garlands hang over the shoulder, and the raised hand holds a ritual object. A gilt carved panel and a stone wall sit behind, with a faint logo in the lower left corner.2010-07-13July 07 20092009-07-07 +3 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.2010-07-13July 09 20102010-07-09July 13 20102010-07-13 +1 copies