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A richly decorated deity murti stands at the centre, dressed in ornate silver-and-gold jewellery set with white, red and green stones, including a large red gemstone at the chest, a jewelled crown and gold armlets. Its hands hold gold attributes. It is framed by a green leaf backdrop and garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses, with a red and gold canopy above. No people are visible; the image shows a decorated murti during a festival alankaram.

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A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship. The gold-faced standing figure wears an ornate crown and heavy jeweled necklaces, with white, green and red stone embellishments, a red gem at the chest, and gold hand coverings raised in blessing gestures. The figure is framed by garlands of yellow marigold, purple flowers and green leaves arranged in a tall arch. No living people are visible.2010-10-13A richly decorated deity murti. Its face is golden with a silver-and-jewelled crown, and it wears layered silver, gold and jewelled necklaces, a red and green gem at the chest, and jewelled earrings. Its hands are gold-plated and raised in gesture, and it holds jewelled emblems. Yellow and purple flower garlands and green leaves surround the figure, with red blossoms at the top corners. No people are visible.2010-10-13April 01 20162016-04-01 +1 copiesA metal deity murti. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown with red and green stones, a green and gold brocade garment with a magenta underskirt, and heavy layered necklaces and ornaments set with white and red stones. Red and orange roses and yellow chrysanthemum garlands frame the figure, and the raised hand holds a gesture. Behind it is a gold-toned backdrop. No people are visible.2013-10-07 +1 copiesApril 25 20152015-04-25A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on a golden throne under a fringed red and gold canopy. The figure wears a silver crown, a jewelled silver and red necklace, and a red skirt with a green lower cloth edged in gold. Garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves frame the figure, and gold coins are draped across the chest. Gold hands hold ceremonial items, and golden lion or elephant carvings support the throne. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13April 23 20132013-04-23A photograph of a decorated deity murti framed by a large arch of garlands in yellow marigolds, red roses, purple flowers and green leaves. The silver-faced figure wears an ornate crown and jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, golden hands raised in front, and large earrings. No physical people are visible; the image shows only the murti.2010-10-13October 07 20132013-10-07A decorated metal deity murti stands centrally on a gold-trimmed pedestal, framed by a large arch of green leaves, yellow marigold garlands and purple and red flower strands. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, an elaborate silver and stone-studded body covering, a red gem pendant and multiple gold necklaces, with gold hands raised in front. A decorative red and gold canopy hangs above, and an orange backdrop with partial Kannada-style lettering frames the scene. No people are visible.2010-10-13May 07 20172017-05-07A golden deity murti seated cross-legged, adorned with a tall gold crown set with red and green gems, a red silk blouse heavily embellished with stone work, and green silk dhoti with gold borders. Garlands of marigolds, roses, jasmine and purple flowers in yellow, red, white and purple frame the figure against a green draped backdrop and a gilded arch. The murti holds a raised hand with a flower and a second hand resting on the lap, with jeweled anklets visible at the feet. No physical people are visible, and the murti is not a depiction of a person.2015-04-25