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A decorated deity murti of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, stands in a floral alcove framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red blossoms and green leaves. She wears a white sari with rich gold and jewelled ornaments, a jewelled crown and a long necklace, and holds a veena, a traditional stringed instrument, in her hands along with a white rosary. A decorated canopy with red, green, yellow, purple and blue tassels hangs above her. The statue is the only figure in the scene, with no physical people visible.

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October 16 20102010-10-16A golden deity murti of a goddess holding a veena, a long gold stringed instrument, is displayed on a gold pedestal under a canopy of tasseled cloth. The figure wears a white garment and a jewelled crown and necklaces, with a rosary of white beads. She is framed by a large garland of yellow marigolds, purple flowers, red blossoms and green leaves. A small paper scroll is tucked near the veena. No people are visible in the image.2010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +2 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16Photograph of a deity murti of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, seated within an arched frame of fresh garlands: red and pink rose strands, yellow and white marigold strings, and green leaf garlands. The murti has a golden face with a red bindi, an ornate crown, layered jewelled necklaces and earrings, a blue velvet blouse, and a white sari with red and gold border. It holds a golden veena, a stringed instrument, and a string of beads in one hand, with a pink lotus flower resting on the instrument. Red silk drapes below and a wooden ceiling above. No physical people are visible.2011-10-06A decorated deity murti of Saraswati seated in an arch of pink rose garlands, green leaf garlands and yellow marigold strands. The figure wears a white and red silk sari with gold border, blue velvet blouse sleeves, layered pearl and gold necklaces, a jeweled crown and a rudraksha-style mala. It holds a veena with a round gourd resonator and a mala in one hand. No physical people are visible in the frame.2011-10-06A small silver-toned murti of the goddess Saraswati, adorned with jewelled crown, necklaces and a white sari, holds a veena and is set within a garland of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers and green leaves. The murti sits on an ornate gold peacock throne-like vehicle beneath a multicoloured tasselled canopy, with a large painted image of a deity in the background. No people are visible.2010-10-16October 06 20112011-10-06October 06 20082008-10-06