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A photograph of a seated figure in a golden throne-like seat with a large golden hooded cobra-shaped canopy above, decorated with hanging golden tassels and a green gem. The figure wears a dense garland of red roses and white jasmine strands with rudraksha beads, a saffron-orange cloth wrapped on the head, and a green sprig tucked at the top. A tall brass oil lamp stands in the foreground on the left, beside a green cloth and carved golden ornaments. Behind is a blurred green tree canopy, an orange-painted wall and a carved grey stone pillar on the right.

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A seated figure is decorated with a large gold hooded canopy shaped like a cobra with five hoods, and red roses alternating with yellow flowers in a long garland that drapes over the shoulders and down the front. The figure wears an orange saffron-coloured cloth wrapped around the head and body, a jewelled gold waist ornament, and a rudraksha mala with brown beads hanging to the lap. A small green leaf decoration sits at the top beneath the hood. The figure is shown from behind and the face is not visible. Behind is a red brick wall, a white-and-red striped fence and a railing.2011-09-13A photograph taken through a stone doorway of a figure seated on a golden throne-like seat, decorated with red rose and yellow and purple flower garlands. The seated figure wears an orange and maroon turban, a golden crown-like headpiece with green gem inlays, multi-row jewelled gold collar, and a white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl. Golden urn-shaped vessel stands beside the seat, and an ornate maroon velvet cloth with jewelled embroidery lies in the foreground. The face is not visible. Only the back and side of the head and shoulders show, with no other people visible.2010-11-02August 08 20112011-08-08Close photograph of a decorated deity murti dressed for worship. A gilded serpent hood with five golden cobra heads and green hanging gems frames the figure's head. The murti wears an orange and dark green silk cloth with gold zari borders, wrapped over the head, with a jewelled gold band and a gold pendant at the chest. Garlands of red roses and white chrysanthemums hang on both sides, interspersed with brown rudraksha beads and a silver chain. A gold vessel base sits below, with a purple cloth in the background.2011-08-20June 04 20092009-06-04October 18 20112011-10-18Close view of a decorated deity murti of a cobra-hooded form, dressed in a green silk garment with embroidered lotus and floral motifs and a gold-trimmed cloth. The head wears a bright orange turban with gold border, a diamond-studded crown band and green-gem drop earrings beneath a cobra hood. Thick red rose garlands drape down both sides, along with multiple rudraksha malas, and a silver oil lamp with a spouted reservoir stands at the left edge. Golden fabric with brocade patterns lies beneath. No people are visible.2013-06-21June 11 20132013-06-11Close photograph of a deity murti dressed for worship, with a golden hooded cobra-shaped canopy above it and a row of gold snake-head earrings with green stones. The figure wears an orange and gold brocade cloth wrapped on its head, a teal-green garment, and thick necklaces of pink roses, white jasmine and brown rudraksha beads. Green leaves are tucked on top. A blurred figure in white stands behind the glass at right. Background shows garlands in yellow and red and a gold-trimmed red and green silk cloth at the base.2013-09-16A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, shown in close view. A large hooded cobra-shaped gold crown with five serpent heads rises above the figure, with dangling green gemstone pendants. Garlands of red roses and white roses hang down on both sides. Beneath the crown is an orange and gold turban-like cloth, a jeweled gold band across the forehead and a red gem pendant. The body wears white cloth with a gold border, set on a gold-patterned pedestal base. Green leaves are tucked behind the crown. The background is blurred with gold and pink-and-green fabric. No living person is visible.2011-08-29 +1 copiesJune 28 20132013-06-28A decorated ceremonial seat or deity murti shown close up, draped with strands of brown rudraksha beads and white and red flower garlands, with red roses among the white blooms. A golden cobra-hood canopy rises behind, with hanging golden ornaments set with green stones and sprigs of green leaves tucked in. An orange cloth wraps the central form, with a red cloth and a yellow silk drape behind, and a golden base below. No people are visible; the scene reads as a puja or abhishekam arrangement.2011-11-27