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A golden statue of a deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine against a dark red velvet backdrop. The large figure wears a golden crown with a pink rose and white flower garlands, gold necklaces and earrings, a pink and cream sari, and raises one hand in blessing. A smaller figure in a white sari with long black hair, pearl garlands and a gold waist belt stands before it, also with a raised hand. A gold-and-orange cloth covers a drum at the lower right. No living people are visible.

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A golden metal statue of a deity murti stands in front of an ornate gilded arch with carved peacock-like motifs and a gold-yellow backdrop with maroon curtains. The figure wears a gold crown with a pink flower on top, a red tilak on the forehead, and jasmine-style white flower garlands. It has a gold necklace, a pink and gold silk shawl, a pale blue-and-white patterned skirt, and a gold waist belt with a gold chain. The right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and the left hand is extended downward. This is a statue, not a living person.2024-11-10September 10 20122012-09-10KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 3/1/20222022-03-01A golden deity murti of a goddess stands in a temple shrine, dressed in a white sari with a pink and silver-patterned border and pink-and-gold brocade shawl. She wears a gold crown with a pink rose on top, layered gold necklaces, jasmine garlands across the shoulders and chest, and jasmine wrists garlands. Her right hand is raised in abhaya mudra and her left hand rests near her waist. Behind her a richly carved gold arch and gold drapery frame the shrine, with red curtains at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-11-10November 20 20122012-11-20June 10 20152015-06-10June 16 20152015-06-16A large gilded statue of a standing deity-like figure, depicted with a tall jeweled crown, red and gold garments, green and gold sash, and layered gem-studded necklaces and waist ornaments, raising one hand in blessing. It stands before a golden arched niche with ornate carved frame and gold velvet backdrop beside red drapery. A smaller figure in a dark red head covering and red and blue garment stands at the lower left, next to a lit oil lamp with a visible flame. Wisps of smoke drift at the upper left. No living people are visible apart from a hand at the lower left edge holding the lamp.2024-12-10Two gilded statues stand within an ornate golden arch framed by a deep red velvet backdrop. The taller standing figure wears a red and white turban with a jewelled ornament, blue and red garments, a white dhoti-style lower cloth, a red shoulder shawl and heavy gold necklaces set with red and green stones. Its right hand raises a jewelled ceremonial staff topped with a decorative emblem, and its left hand extends outward. Below, a smaller seated figure wears a red turban and gold necklace, holding a similar jewelled staff and a flag-like banner. Both are deity murti or statues, not physical people.2024-01-24September 10 20122012-09-10A photograph of a golden metal statue of a female deity, a murti, standing in a shrine. The figure wears a tall gold crown set with coloured stones and a pink rose tucked at its top, and a red tilak on the forehead. It has gold jhumka earrings, a heavy gold necklace and waist ornaments, and white jasmine garlands draped over the shoulders, arms and neck. Its white sari has a pink and gold brocade border. One hand is raised in a blessing gesture and the other is extended outward. Behind it stand a gold brocade backdrop, a golden arched halo and a red velvet curtain.2024-11-10June 11 20152015-06-11