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A gilded deity murti. It wears an ornate jeweled crown, a jeweled necklace set with red stones, a gold nose ring, and a magenta silk sari with gold border. A yellow marigold garland hangs over both shoulders, and one raised hand holds a jeweled ornament. No physical people are visible.

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October 26 20112011-10-26July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple setting. The figure wears an ornate conical crown studded with green, red and white stones, heavy jewelled necklaces, large jewelled earrings, and a red and gold brocade garment. A yellow and purple flower garland hangs over one shoulder, and the raised right hand holds a flowering stem. Golden arched backdrop and a red curtain are visible behind, with carved stone wall at right.2010-08-06July 20 20102010-07-20A 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.2010-09-15July 09 20102010-07-09August 02 20142014-08-02July 01 20092009-07-01A close view of a golden deity murti. Red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands hang across its shoulder, and one hand holds a golden ritual object. A lime-green cloth backdrop and an ornate gold frame surround the figure.2009-07-01A gilded deity murti seated on a red-draped throne, dressed in a purple and gold brocade sari with a wide gold border, wearing a jewelled crown of white pearls and red and green stones, layered gem-set necklaces, and a long black braid with gold ornaments. The murti raises one hand in blessing and holds a lotus-like object, with a trident visible at upper left and a green-and-gold textile at the left edge. A small dish of rice sits at lower left. No physical people are present.2014-01-14 +1 copies