A golden-faced deity murti with red painted eyes and a tall gold crown is dressed in a red and gold veil and green garment. It is adorned with white and orange marigold garlands, gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments. It holds a pink lotus in one hand and a pair of golden implements in the other, set before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch. - Nithyanandapedia

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A golden-faced deity murti with red painted eyes and a tall gold crown is dressed in a red and gold veil and green garment. It is adorned with white and orange marigold garlands, gold necklaces and jewelled ornaments. It holds a pink lotus in one hand and a pair of golden implements in the other, set before a red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch.

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A golden murti of a goddess seated on a brass lion or tiger mount, set in a red velvet niche framed by an ornate gold arch at a temple shrine. The deity wears a tall gold crown with red and green stone inlay, a red and gold veil draped behind her head, a green and gold lehenga with yellow and pink borders, layered gold necklaces and a white and yellow marigold garland. Her right hand holds a trident-like staff and her left a pink lotus. Marigold offerings lie at the base of the shrine, and a brass lamp stand is visible at the lower right. No people are visible.

A photograph of a golden deity murti. The figure wears a red and gold garment, a white and orange marigold garland, and holds a pink lotus flower and a bow. A red velvet backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the murti, with a small snake motif on the left.

A golden deity murti of Mata Jagadhatri stands in a shrine against a deep red velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. She wears a white and jewelled crown with red, green and purple stones, a green sari with silver dotted pattern, and a red shawl embroidered with gold and gemstones. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds and white jasmine hang from her shoulders, with red leaves and flowers placed at her neck and chest. She holds a lotus bud in one hand and a conch or ornamental implement in the other, while a lion figure with a red-tongued face sits at the lower left. The scene shows alankaram and decorated worship in a temple setting, with no people visible.

Close photograph of a golden deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up within a gilded arched frame against red velvet. She wears an ornate white beaded and jewelled crown with orange and green stones, an orange-red veil draped behind, layered gold necklaces, a nose ring and yellow and white marigold and jasmine garlands. A pink lotus flower is held in one hand, and a weapon with a curved blade is held in another. No physical people are visible.

Close photo of a gilded deity murti of the Divine Mother, Mata Jagadhatri, in a temple shrine. The murti wears an ornate golden crown set with red and green stones, a golden face with red eye and brow markings, and a red and gold sari embroidered with silver-toned patterns. It is draped in white jasmine garlands with orange marigolds and layered gold necklaces and jewellery. Its raised hands hold a conch shell, a red lotus, a ribbed disc and a trident-like staff. Behind it stands a gold-framed arch against deep red velvet. No people are visible.

Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti of the Divine Mother adorned for alankaram. The face has red-rimmed eyes, a pearl nose ring and a red forehead mark, framed by an ornate gold crown with red and green gemstones. Long white jasmine garlands and orange marigold garlands drape the figure, with a pink and gold silk garment and a gold necklace. One hand holds a lotus bud and the other holds a conch shell, set against a deep red velvet backdrop and an elaborate gold arch. No physical people are visible.

A close view of a gilded deity murti with a golden jeweled crown and a golden arched halo behind it, set against a deep red velvet backdrop. The face is gold-toned with red lips, painted eyes and a forehead mark. The murti wears layered gold necklaces, pearl and stone ornaments, and garlands of orange marigolds and white jasmine, with pink roses tucked in. One hand holds a painted fan-like disc with enamel colours, and another holds a pink lotus. No physical people are visible.

Close photograph of a golden deity murti of Jagadhatri Devi, shown from the chest up. The murti wears an ornate white beaded and jewelled crown with red, green and clear stones, a red and orange-bordered veil draped over the shoulders, a large nose ring, earrings, a heavy gold necklace and a green garment. A third eye marking appears on the forehead, and yellow marigold garlands hang at the neck. A pink lotus bud sits at the right edge beside a red-gloved hand holding an object. Behind the murti are a rich red velvet backdrop and an elaborately carved gold arch, with no people visible.

Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti in a temple shrine. The murti wears an ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a gold third-eye forehead mark, and a gold nose ring. Its face is painted gold with red eyes and lips. It is adorned with layered gold necklaces, pearl strands, and a diamond-studded collar, and draped in marigold and white jasmine garlands. Behind it is a gold arched halo framed against a deep red velvet backdrop. Pink flowers sit at the right edge, and a gold and enamelled ceremonial fan-like object is at the left. No physical people are visible.

Close photograph of a gilded deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up. The face is golden with red painted eyebrows, eyes and a third eye on the forehead, and a large nose ring. She wears an ornate white beaded crown with red, green and clear stone embellishments, a red and gold drape behind her, and a gold necklace. Yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strands hang across her shoulders, with a pink lotus bud and red flowers beside her. Gold repoussé panels frame the shrine behind her. No people are visible.

Close photograph of a golden deity murti with a tall ornate gold crown set against a red velvet backdrop and a gilt arch. The murti has red painted eyes and a red-and-gold tilak, wears a nose ring, gold necklaces and bangles, and is draped in a yellow garment. Its multiple arms hold a painted disc-like weapon, a conch and a pink lotus, and it is garlanded with yellow marigolds and white flowers. No physical people are visible.

A photograph of a golden deity murti of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, shown in close view against a deep red velvet backdrop beneath a gilded arch. The murti wears an ornate gold crown set with red and green stones, a red bindi, a large nose ring, and heavy gold necklaces. It is draped in an orange sari with a blue and white patterned border and adorned with marigold and jasmine garlands and pink roses. Its hands hold a veena, a pink lotus and a small object, with a conch shell visible near the shoulder. No physical people are visible.