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A decorated deity murti of a goddess, dressed for Navaratri devi alankaram, sits against a gold-framed backdrop. The figure wears a green silk sari with a pink border, a jewelled ornate necklace and a tall black crown with pearl tassels, and a red bindi and nose ring are visible. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses surround the figure, and a parrot ornament perches near the head. A tall brass lamp with lit oil lamps stands at the right, and no people are visible.

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A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands in a shrine, adorned with a tall embellished crown of dark fabric with beaded tassels and a silver-stone necklace. She wears a green and pink silk sari with jewelled brooch and a green-stone pendant, a nose ring and a red forehead mark. Marigold and rose garlands surround her. In the foreground a gold oil lamp with a bird-shaped top holds two lit oil lamps, and a gold-framed arch frames the scene. No people are visible.A decorated deity murti of a goddess, seated in a gilded arched shrine with a red-bordered backdrop. The figure wears a green silk sari with a pink and gold border, a jewelled silver-toned necklace and waist ornament, and a tall beaded crown with pearl tassels. The murti is garlanded with yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses, with green parrot ornaments attached. Oil lamps burn on a brass stand at the right, indicating a devi alankaram decoration in a temple setting.A decorated deity murti of a goddess, seated and dressed in a green and gold silk sari with a red border and heavy jewelled necklaces. She wears a tall ornate crown with white pearl strands, a nose ring and a red bindi, and is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses. Parrot figures are attached to the garlands, and small oil lamps glow at the right. A gold-framed arch surrounds the murti, indicating a devi alankaram decoration at a temple shrine. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti of a goddess seated within an ornate gold arched frame at a temple shrine. The murti wears a dark embroidered crown with pearl tassels, a heavy silver-toned jewelled necklace and bodice ornament, and a green and red silk sari with gold border. Marigold and white flower garlands drape the figure, and small green parrot ornaments are attached. Beside it stands a tall brass oil lamp with lit wicks and a bird-shaped top. The setting is dim.A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated in a gilded niche at a temple shrine. She wears an ornate black and silver crown with pearl drops, heavy silver-toned jewelled necklaces, a red-bordered green silk saree, and a nose ring. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers drape around the shrine arch. Two small green parrot figures are attached near the crown and the arch. Beside her stands a tall golden lamp stand with a lit oil lamp, and a dark-skinned hand is visible holding the drape. No people are present.A decorated deity murti of a goddess is shown in a shrine niche framed by a gilded arch. The murti wears a dark patterned crown with pearl tassels, a red bindi, a nose ring, a heavy silver-and-jewelled necklace, and a green brocade sari with a red and gold border. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red flowers, white blossoms and pink beaded flower strings surround it. A tall gold lamp with burning oil lamps stands at left, and green artificial parrots are fixed to the decorations. No people are visible.A decorated deity murti of a goddess is shown in a gilded arched shrine, adorned with an elaborate crown, jewelled necklaces and a green and red silk sari with gold-brass border. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses and white flowers with red studs drape around her, and small green parrot figures are attached to the arch and garlands. A tall brass oil lamp with lit wicks stands in the foreground beside the altar. No people are visible.A photograph of a decorated deity murti, a goddess figure seated in an ornate gold-framed shrine niche. The murti wears a dark crown encrusted with silver-toned stones and pearl tassels, a large silver necklace and pendant set with red and green stones, and a green and magenta silk sari with gold border. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers and red roses drape from its shoulders and arms. Green artificial parrots are pinned to the arch and garlands, and oil lamps burn at the right edge. No people are visible. Hindu devotional alankaram decoration.A decorated deity murti of the goddess Devi stands in a shrine niche framed by a gold arch. The figure wears an elaborate silver-and-jewelled crown, a long black braid, a large nose ring, a red bindi, and a heavy silver necklace with pendant ornaments. Her green and pink silk saree has gold zari borders and a jewelled waist ornament. Garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses hang around her, and a lit oil lamp glows at the right. This is a devi alankaram, a decorative adornment of the deity, shown with no people present.A photograph of a goddess murti decorated for Navaratri alankaram, seated within a golden arched shrine niche. The deity wears a tall black and silver crown with a pendant, a green and red silk sari with gold border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a red bindi. Her arms are adorned with bangles and she is framed by garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white flowers and sequined white-and-pink strands. Green parrots are attached to the decoration. In the foreground at left, a tall brass oil lamp with a bird finial burns with lit wicks, and scattered petals lie at the base. No people are visible.A decorated deity murti of a goddess is the main subject, shown in a gold-framed niche. The murti wears a tall black and silver crown with pearl tassels, a red bindi, a large nose ring, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and a green and red silk sari with gold border. Marigold and white flower garlands and a red-dotted floral backdrop surround it. A tall gold oil lamp with lit flames stands on the left, and green parrot decorations are placed among the flowers. This is a devi alankaram arrangement at a KAILASA temple.A decorated Devi murti in a devi alankaram at KAILASA Hyderabad. The goddess wears a tall black and silver embellished crown, a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, layered bridal jewellery, and a teal sari with a red and gold border. Strands of yellow marigold and red and white flower garlands drape around her and down the frame. Green parrot decorations are placed among the flowers. In the foreground, a tall polished brass oil lamp with a lit flame stands beside her. No people are visible.