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Close-up of the gilded feet of a large metal deity murti, shown at ankle level against a red satin cloth backdrop at night. The golden feet have carved toe rings and ornamental anklets set with green, red and white stones and pearl-like beads. Gold-plated drapery of the lower garment is visible above them, with a dark background and a blurred golden object at the right edge.

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October 04 20102010-10-04Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti's foot resting on a golden footstool or platform. The gilded sandal or foot ornament is decorated with embossed patterns, white pearls and red and green gemstone studs. The gilded leg above has ornate relief carving, and a thin orange thread hangs down. The background is dark green draped fabric. No physical people are visible, and the image shows no visible a person candidate.2010-09-22October 04 20102010-10-04Close-up photo of a gilded deity murti's lower legs and feet, shown in golden metal with ornate ankle bands and carved toe rings, standing on a dark wooden platform beside a copper-toned panel with a round opening. No people are visible; the view focuses on the polished gold feet and their jewelled detailing, lit warmly against a dark background.2006-09-23Close-up photo of a pair of ornate gold footwear. The gold pieces have carved, scalloped and beaded designs set with green and red stones, and are scattered with yellow and red flower petals. Behind them, a gold-trimmed maroon silk garment and a gold pillar-like base are visible. No people are visible in the frame. Photograph watermarked by the archive is omitted.2015-11-24Close-up of a gold-plated ceremonial murti. No people are visible.2011-04-07Close-up photograph of a deity murti's gold hand and forearm, extended in a graceful mudra. The arm is draped in a red and white patterned silk cloth and adorned with a layered gold armlet set with white stones, green and pink gemstones and pearl edging. The arm rests against a blue silk fabric backdrop, with orange and gold textile and red flower garlands visible at the edge of the frame.2009-07-07 +1 copiesClose photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a crimson satin cloth, showing a gilded leg with ornate armour-like patterned covering, a small bell hanging from the ankle area, and silver bangles. Beside it stands a large polished golden shivalinga-shaped form with horizontal bands and a central gem, draped with garlands of white flowers studded with blue beads, yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. Above, a gilded crown-like ornament with green gem drops and a golden mace-like staff are visible. No people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesDecember 12 20162016-12-12Close-up photograph of a bronze-coloured foot resting on dark green fabric, wearing an ornate gold anklet set with green and red stones and pearl-like beads. A yellow marigold garland hangs beside the foot, and an orange silk garment with gold-thread border falls at the right edge. The foot appears to belong to a deity murti or sacred statue, consistent with an abhishekam or puja setting. No people are visible in the frame.2009-07-01Close-up photograph of a gold-plated foot of a standing deity murti, with five toes visible and an ornately embossed golden anklet and leg covering above. A long polished metal rod or staff lies diagonally across the foot, and a dark green silk cloth is at the right edge. In the foreground, yellow and magenta marigold flowers are blurred. No people are visible; the image shows only the statue's gilded foot, adornments and offerings.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold deity murti's hand and forearm, with fingers curled in a mudra-like gesture. The metal is highly polished with intricate filigree and floral engraving on the wrist and palm area. Garlands of white and dark blue flowers and red petals are visible at the edges, and a small red mark appears near the wrist. No people are visible.2009-10-17