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A large golden peacock vahana (vehicle) stands on a gold-framed wooden base in front of a deity murti decorated with red, yellow and green flower garlands. The gold peacock is covered in jeweled ornaments with red and green stones, a bejeweled collar, and a coiled serpent at its feet. Behind it, silk drapery in purple and maroon with gold borders hangs beneath the garlanded deity. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor. No people are visible in the frame.

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October 18 20152015-10-18Close photo of a gold-plated peacock vahana or murti adorned with jewelled necklaces, a large green emerald-like stone and red gemstones set in ornate gold and silver settings. Its head and beak are gilded, with a small snake curling near the beak. Behind it are dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers and green leaves, with a red and gold cloth at right. No people are visible, and the image is a temple-style decorative display.2010-11-09May 03 20172017-05-03A golden deity murti stands within an ornate gilded arch with carved makara-style side supports, wearing a red sari with gold border, layered multi-strand necklaces of white and coloured stones, a large jewelled pendant, rudraksha beads and a tall golden crown, one hand raised holding a small object. Golden carved backdrop and blue cloth with flowers in the foreground.2013-03-06Close-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.2009-11-16February 24 20152015-02-24 +1 copiesDecember 17 20162016-12-17A golden metal murti of a deity stands in an ornate gilded arched frame, wearing a red draped cloth, layered jeweled necklaces with rudraksha beads, pearls and a round gem pendant, and a gold coin pendant. The figure holds a ritual object in one raised hand, against a background of blue fabric, yellow cloth and jeweled decorations. No physical people are visible.2013-05-29A photograph of a gilded metal vahana sculpture, a golden bird-like mount with a curved beak and crest, ornamented with jeweled necklaces set with green and red stones and a pendant. It stands on a gold-coloured metal frame and a small base in front of a decorated altar backdrop of red, yellow, white and green flower garlands and a red and gold cloth, with a deep red wall behind. Scattered petals lie on the floor. No people are visible.2010-11-09November 16 20152015-11-16September 04 20132013-09-04 +1 copiesA dark-stone deity murti, seated in a cross-legged posture on a gold-plated base carved with figures, dressed in a maroon cloth with a maroon turban and a gold ornament. Four gold-plated arms hold ritual objects, including a raised gold staff-like implement. The figure wears layered silver and red-stone necklaces, a rudraksha-style dark mala, and a red tilak on the forehead. It is decorated with marigolds, white jasmine, purple flowers and red roses arranged in a frame around the figure. No people are visible.2018-07-28