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Close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. A large gold trident rests at upper left, and a silver-and-jewelled hand with abhaya-style palm is raised at center, studded with green and red stones and sparkling inlay. A garland of yellow, magenta and purple flowers hangs from the trident shaft. The murti wears a red garment and heavy jewelled necklaces with emerald and ruby pendants, and a metal face with kohl-lined eyes appears at upper right. No physical people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a deity murti in a temple setting, its face and upper body partly visible. The figure holds a golden trident (trishul) with a long shaft and wears a dense, ornate jewelled collar and heavy beaded necklaces in dark wood-coloured and blue-white tones. Its raised hand bears an elaborate silver-white palm decorated with pink, green and blue concentric patterns and green gemstones. Layered garlands of yellow and white marigolds, red roses and pink flowers with green leaves hang across the figure, and it wears a red-orange cloth. A purple logo appears at the top right corner.2008-10-04Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an orange-red turban with a jeweled ornament and rhinestone-studded necklaces. It holds a golden trident with ornate scrollwork, and its other hand is covered in a bejeweled, rhinestone-encrusted hand-ornament with a raised palm. Yellow and purple marigold garlands hang from the trident. Dark maroon drapery forms the background. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a gleaming copper-gold face, red eyes and red lips, wearing an orange-red turban decorated with a jewelled ornament. Its raised hand is covered in pave-set jewels in white, green and pink, holding a gold trident with a yellow and purple flower garland hanging from the shaft. Ornate jewelled necklaces and armlets adorn the figure, and a gold ritual vessel is visible at the left edge.2010-09-15July 20 20102010-07-20October 13 20102010-10-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate silver trident (trishul) with a red stone set at its centre, and a jewelled hand-shaped object encrusted with white stones, green and pink gems and gold filigree, hanging from the staff against an orange and gold draped backdrop. Yellow and magenta flower garlands appear at the right edge. No people are visible; the objects appear to be ceremonial insignia in a temple or ashram setting.2011-12-31October 09 20102010-10-09October 10 20102010-10-10A decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like altar of gold-lattice and purple velvet panels with gold roundels. The figure wears a golden crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a red silk garment with gold brocade, with a gold-and-red skirt below. It holds a silver trident and a green palm frond, with a bouquet of pink, orange and yellow flowers at its side. The dark background suggests a shrine setting. No people are visible.October 17 20102010-10-17A metal deity murti of a goddess, polished copper-gold, adorned with an ornate jeweled crown, large gem-studded earrings, layered diamond-like necklaces, and a jeweled waist belt. She wears a deep maroon and orange silk sari and holds a lotus bud in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. A garland of yellow and purple flowers hangs over her right shoulder. Behind her are a red velvet curtain and an elaborately carved gold arch. No physical people are visible.2010-09-15October 22 20122012-10-22