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A photograph of a temple shrine showing the lower part of a large deity murti draped in a green silk garment with a bold orange-and-gold brocade border. In front of its base sits a smaller dark bronze figure of a female deity wearing a jewelled gold crown, multi-strand necklaces, a red silk skirt and a teal-edged orange cloth, holding a small vessel. The pedestal is dark grey stone with carved mouldings on a black reflective platform. Red velvet curtains are hung behind, with yellow marigold garlands draped on either side. No people are visible.

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A small brass deity murti dressed in a red silk sari with green and gold border stands on a dark grey stone pedestal. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with red and white beads, a gold necklace, and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a small ritual object in one hand. Above it, a larger deity figure wears a pink and gold silk garment. The floor is dark and polished, with scattered petals and a brass plate at the lower left edge.2024-03-11A small bronze deity murti in a green silk sari with a red-and-gold border stands on a dark stone pedestal in front of a larger statue wearing a matching green and orange-red silk garment. The small figure wears a jeweled crown, red and white stone necklaces and earrings, and holds a ritual object in one hand. Strands of yellow marigold garlands hang beside red velvet drapes, and an orange cloth with a patterned design sits at the base of the platform.2024-09-17Indoor temple shrine photographed close up. In the foreground stands a small gold-toned metal murti of a deity with a tall black hair knot, a red bindi, layered pearl and red-stone necklaces, and a deep red silk garment edged with gold zari, holding a ceremonial object in one raised hand. Behind it, a larger statue wearing a pink-red silk garment with gold brocade stands on a dark grey stone pedestal with a lotus-petal base. The black polished floor reflects the figures, and a silver plate with red offerings and scattered petals sits at the lower left. The background shows a printed backdrop of a temple corridor in muted purple tones and red drapery.2024-11-15A small brass deity murti dressed in a red silk garment with gold border and teal sash stands on a dark stone pedestal in a shrine. The figure wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces, a red pendant, and a red bindi, holding a ritual lamp or vessel in one raised hand. Behind it, a larger statue wrapped in pink and gold silk stands on the same stone base. Red velvet drapes and painted temple scenes frame the display, and a brass plate sits at the lower left on a dark glossy platform.2024-11-11A small metal deity murti stands on a dark stone pedestal in a temple shrine. The figure wears an ornate crown with red stones, a gold-and-red silk sari with golden borders, a layered gold necklace, and holds a small ritual object in one raised hand. Behind it, a larger deity figure in a green and gold silk garment stands against red velvet drapery, with yellow marigold garlands hanging on either side. An orange silk cloth lies beneath the small murti on a black reflective platform.2024-10-01A metal deity murti, dark bronze-toned, stands in front of a red and gold silk backdrop. It wears an ornate gold crown set with red, green and clear stones, layered jewelled necklaces with pearl drops, a red mark on the forehead, and a maroon silk skirt with a dark teal upper cloth. Its raised left hand holds a ritual vessel, and the right arm hangs at the side. No living people are visible.2024-11-09A small brass figure of a female attendant or consort deity stands on a dark grey stone pedestal in a temple shrine. She wears a gold-embroidered green and maroon striped skirt, a gold waist ornament, a gold necklace with a pendant, large jewelled earrings, a tall ornate gold crown and a long black braid falling to the side. Above her, a larger deity murti is draped in a pink and gold brocade cloth, and a painted temple backdrop with pillars is visible behind. The base shows small red offering cloth and scattered petals on a black polished floor.2024-11-22A photograph of a small metal deity murti standing on a dark stone pedestal in a temple shrine. The figure wears a bright green silk skirt with pink and gold border, a jewelled crown with red and white stones, a layered diamond-style necklace and earrings, and holds a small brass vessel in one hand. Behind it, a larger deity figure is draped in green and pink-gold brocade silk, with a yellow flower garland hanging at the left edge. No people are visible.2024-10-09A photograph of a small metallic deity murti standing on a dark stone pedestal in a temple shrine. The murti is dressed in a teal-blue silk garment with a gold-bordered pink hem and waistband, wears a jeweled necklace, multi-strand pearl and stone ornaments, a jeweled headpiece with pearl drops, and holds a raised hand. Behind it hangs a large green and gold silk cloth with pink and gold borders. A red silk cloth lies in the foreground with a single dried leaf. No people are visible.2025-05-07A standing bronze deity murti of a goddess with a jeweled golden crown, red and gold brocade blouse and skirt with purple border, a gold collar, green beaded necklace and a jeweled pendant at the waist, holding a lotus-like ritual object in one raised hand. The murti stands on a square bronze base in front of a dark carved stone pedestal with a green silk-draped seated figure above, on a gold-and-red patterned cloth. No people are visible.2022-06-19 +1 copiesA small metal deity murti stands on a square base on a dark glossy table in front of a tiered black stone pedestal. The figure wears a maroon and gold brocade skirt with a green sash and a red-and-gold blouse, plus a pearl necklace, jewelled pendant and a tall jewelled headdress with black hair. It holds a small vessel in one raised hand. Behind it, a larger green and gold draped figure and a red velvet backdrop are visible, with white jasmine garlands. A gold-bordered cloth lies beneath the murti. No people are visible.2022-03-30A small metallic deity murti stands on a dark stone pedestal in a temple shrine. The figure wears a royal blue silk garment with a gold and red border, a jeweled crown, a multi-coloured bead and gem necklace, and a red bindi with white tilak on the forehead. It holds a small brass vessel in one hand. Behind it, a larger figure is draped in green and red-gold silk, with yellow marigold garlands framing the red curtain at the sides. An orange cloth lies in front of the pedestal.2024-08-29