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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti's chest and torso adorned with heavy ornaments. A dark brown rudraksha mala with gold spacer beads hangs over a large ornate gold pendant set with a carved figure panel. A wide jewelled collar of red, green and white stones and diamond-like settings encircles the neck, and a crystal-studded waist band lies below. A thin golden staff or rod runs diagonally across the left side of the frame.

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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti's chest and torso, adorned with a heavy gold necklace set with red, green and white stones, multiple dark rudraksha beads strung with gold spacers, and a large gold pendant featuring a carved figure. A diamond-studded waist ornament and a thin gold rod or staff cross the frame diagonally. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-22December 12 20172017-12-12Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold cylindrical object. Red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands drape over the frame on both sides, with a purple flower at lower left. A gold ornate base is visible at the bottom. No people are visible in the scene.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti, shown from the chest to the waist. The figure wears layered gold and jewelled necklaces set with red, green and white stones, a large red central pendant, and an ornate jewelled waist belt. A garland of yellow marigolds and red roses hangs over the right shoulder, and the raised gold hand holds an object. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-22Photo 11727899June 13 20092009-06-13Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial pillar or staff wrapped in red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with purple flowers at the base. Gold bead strands and bands set with white stones decorate the metal, with an ornate gold base at the bottom. No people are visible; the blurred background suggests a temple or hall setting.2010-09-22January 30 20162016-01-30Close-up photograph of an ornate deity murti's raised hand, a abhaya-style gesture, covered in gold and jewel work set with white stones, green and red gems and a large green cabochon at the palm. Concentric circular patterns of stones decorate the palm. Behind it are layered gold necklaces, a green garment with gem-studded ornaments, and garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers on the left. A gold staff or stem is visible at the lower right. No physical people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesDecember 21 20132013-12-21A gilded metal deity murti stands upright, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown set with red and green stones and a large fan-shaped golden halo behind the head. It wears an orange and gold brocade shawl with swastika motifs and a blue and gold silk garment. A large green teardrop pendant with diamond-like stones and pearl drops hangs on the chest, with a long multi-strand necklace of white and red stones. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand hangs down. Tall ceremonial staffs with tasselled tops flank the figure against a dark background.2011-09-07Close photograph of a gilded deity murti's raised right hand in abhaya mudra, the palm facing outward, holding a golden trident (trishula) with a tall shaft. The hand, arm and shoulder are polished gold with engraved detailing, wearing a gold bangle and a thin chain at the wrist. Behind is a deep red velvet drape, with yellow and purple flower garlands and a rudraksha-style mala with jewelled gold beads at the right edge. A gold-embossed panel frames the left side. No living people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a person.2010-09-22