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A photograph of a deity murti standing inside an ornate gilded shrine with carved elephants and a lotus-seated figure on its pediment. The murti is a standing figure with a tall crown, orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a white and silver ornamented necklace, and holds a trident-like staff and a spear, set against a dense arrangement of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves forming a large garland arch. Purple satin drapes cover the base, with a green cloth beneath the murti. No people are visible.

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October 28 20112011-10-28October 28 20112011-10-28October 28 20112011-10-28 +1 copiesOctober 27 20112011-10-27A deity murti stands in a gold-framed shrine, heavily decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves arranged in a heart-shaped arch. The metal figure wears a golden crown, an orange cloth over the shoulders, a blue body with layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and holds a spear-like staff and a small flag. A purple satin cloth and a green cloth drape the base, and purple flower strands frame the sides of the shrine. No people are visible.2011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27A deity murti, a metal figure of a standing god with a golden crown, orange cloth draped over the shoulders, and ornate silver and white jewelry, holds a trident-like spear in each hand. The figure is framed by an elaborate arch of red, yellow, white and orange roses, marigolds, green leaves and purple garlands, set beneath a gilded temple canopy carved with elephants and a seated figure on a lotus. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2011-10-27October 27 20112011-10-27A 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.2011-12-10October 31 20112011-10-31A decorated murti of a multi-armed deity stands on a wooden platform, framed by an arch of red, yellow, white and purple flower garlands. The figure wears a red garment, an orange turban-like headdress with a gold crown, and white and silver ornaments. Several arms hold weapons including a spear and a trident-like staff. In front stands a large gold peacock-form vehicle with jewelled necklace, and a long silver-tipped staff leans against the platform. Green silk drapes frame the display against a dark blue curtain. No physical people are visible.2011-10-31October 27 20112011-10-27