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A photograph of a deity murti. The figure wears a tall jeweled crown, a heavy silver and jeweled necklace, an orange and green silk sari with gold border, and holds a sword and a small fan-like object. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white and purple flowers, green leaves and scattered red rose petals. No physical people are visible in the scene.

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A deity murti stands under a golden arch, framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine-like flowers, purple and green leaves, and red rose petals. The figure wears a silver-embellished crown, a silver necklace, and an orange and green silk sari, holding a ceremonial fan-like object and a trident-like staff. Red cloth drapes behind the arch. No physical people are visible.2011-12-10A photograph of a deity murti. The murti wears a jewelled crown, layered silver-and-jewel necklaces, an orange and green saree with gold border, and holds a veena-like object and a scepter-like staff. It is densely garlanded with yellow and white marigolds, purple flowers, green leaves and red petals arranged in concentric arches, set against a deep maroon cloth. No people are visible.2011-12-10A photograph of a deity murti, a silver-faced figure in an orange and green silk sari with gold border, adorned with layered silver necklaces and a silver crown, holding a veena-like instrument and a staff-like object. It is framed by a recessed arch of ornate embossed silver, a magenta cloth backdrop, and heavy garlands of yellow marigolds, white chrysanthemums, purple and magenta flowers and green leaves arranged in concentric arches. No people are visible; the setting is dark at night with a stone platform in front.2011-12-10A photograph of a deity murti, a female goddess figure, standing in a gold-framed arched shrine decorated with heavy garlands of yellow and white marigolds, purple flowers and red roses. The murti wears an orange and gold sari with a green border, a tall silver crown, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and holds a staff. The shrine is backed by a deep magenta cloth, with rows of similar flower garlands hanging along the right side and a metal staircase visible in the background. No people are visible.2011-12-10December 10 20112011-12-10A deity murti of a goddess is decorated for worship, seated within a golden arched frame draped in red cloth. She wears an orange and green silk sari, a tall ornate crown, layered gold necklaces and jewellery. Dense garlands of yellow, orange, purple, white and green flowers frame the figure, and more garlands hang on the wall behind. The setting appears to be a dimly lit temple or pavilion with metal stairs and fluorescent lights at the sides. No people are visible in the scene.2011-12-10December 01 20112011-12-01October 08 20102010-10-08 +1 copiesA golden statue of a saint, dressed in maroon and gold-bordered garments with a gold turban and a jewelled crown, is framed by a dense arch of marigold, rose and white jasmine garlands in red, orange, yellow and green. Layered silver and pearl necklaces, a jewelled belt and gold armlets adorn the figure, which holds one gold hand near the chest. The setting is a decorated shrine with a gold arched canopy above. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and a blurred green leaf fills the lower foreground.2015-06-03A deity murti stands centrally, dressed in a red silk sari with an ornate gold-and-stone kiritam crown, heavy diamond-like jewellery and a sword held in one hand, framed by dense garlands of red roses, white jasmine, yellow marigolds and purple flowers. The garlands are wrapped in clear plastic bands. A gilded throne backdrop with a green cloth is visible at the top and bottom edges. No people are visible.2011-09-28A deity murti stands within a golden arched shrine frame, dressed in an orange-red sari with silver-and-gold jewelled ornaments, a large silver-and-gold crown with pink and green detailing, and a broad jewelled necklace. It holds a golden staff and a long spear-like rod. The figure is framed by a dense arch of garlands in magenta, red, white, yellow and green, with scattered red and orange flowers. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of the shrine decoration.2011-12-10A golden metal deity murti stands upright, heavily decorated with a dense, multicoloured garland covering the background and body. Red, yellow, purple and white flowers are arranged in long strands with green foliage. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, large ornate earrings, layered gold and pearl necklaces, a jewelled waist belt, and a red and orange silk garment. It holds a long sword upright in one hand, while the other arm extends outward. The scene is framed by a green cloth backdrop with gold ornaments at the bottom edge.2011-09-28