A small metal murti of a standing deity figure, decorated with a jeweled crown, a white diamond-studded garland draped over the chest and shoulders, and gold ornaments. It is surrounded by orange and yellow marigold petals on a red cloth, with a larger gilded deity murti and maroon fabric visible at the edges. No physical people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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A small metal murti of a standing deity figure, decorated with a jeweled crown, a white diamond-studded garland draped over the chest and shoulders, and gold ornaments. It is surrounded by orange and yellow marigold petals on a red cloth, with a larger gilded deity murti and maroon fabric visible at the edges. No physical people are visible.

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Photograph of three small gilded metal murti figures on a satin-draped altar, decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands and marigold petals. The central figure wears a maroon and gold crown studded with white stones, a white-and-gold dhoti-style garment with a yellow sash, and a jewelled garland. The figures on either side wear dark upswept hair with jewelled ornaments, purple garments and layered gold necklaces. A garlanded green backdrop with a banana-leaf style floral chain and a brass tray of flowers sit in the foreground. No living people are visible.

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A small bronze-coloured statue of a standing figure is the main subject, photographed on a draped table. The figure wears a maroon turban topped with a white and purple flower, a jewelled crown-like band at the forehead, and layered necklaces of red, green, black and white beads with gold pendants. The right hand is raised in blessing and the left hand rests at the side. Red and yellow flowers, including ixora-type blossoms, and green leaves surround the base, set against a gold and green embroidered cloth. No physical people are present.

Photograph of a shrine arrangement with three golden metal murti figures in front of a large framed picture. On the left stands a four-armed deity in red garment with layered red and gold necklaces. In the centre is a small child-form murti wearing green and yellow cloth, a jewelled crown and a jewelled heart-shaped chest ornament with a gold chain. On the right is a female-form murti in red garment with a black crown-like headdress and gold chains. Orange and yellow flower petals and garlands are scattered at the base, and a glass bowl of petals sits in the foreground.

A photograph of a small bronze-toned deity murti standing on a pedestal, dressed in a maroon turban with a white flower on top and a jeweled crown band. The figure wears layered necklaces and garlands set with red, green, blue and black stones and pearl drops, and has one hand raised in blessing. Fresh white flowers rest at its feet and red and orange flowers with green leaves fill the foreground. Behind it is a green and gold embroidered cloth on a red patterned cloth, consistent with a ritual alankaram display. No people are visible.

A close photograph of a small gold-coloured metal murti of a seated figure, with a yellow-orange turban decorated with a pearl string, a white tilak and red bindi on the forehead, and jewelled red and white stone necklaces. Its raised hands show red stone ornaments on the palms, and a yellow silk waist cloth with a jewelled red and gold band is visible. A gold jewelled garland or staff stands at the right edge. Behind it, a blurred red-and-gold cloth backdrop and a bright light source fill the frame. No physical people are visible.

Photograph of a shrine arrangement with small gilded figures rather than living people. In the centre stands a small gold-toned standing figure wearing a black crown with an ornate gold and jewelled headpiece, a white vertical tilak, a jewelled garland and a plum-coloured cloth draped over one shoulder, with a diamond-studded plate on its chest. Behind it, larger gilded figures wear jewelled garlands and black head ornaments; the figure on the left holds a ritual implement, and the figure on the right wears a silver chain. Yellow flowers and orange marigold petals are scattered around the base, and a brass plate with a small figure sits in the foreground. Garlands hang in the background.

A photograph of a small golden metal figure standing on a round gilded base, dressed in a maroon turban topped with a white and purple flower, a jeweled forehead band, and a maroon wrap decorated with layered jeweled necklaces, red and blue gems, and black beaded malas. The figure raises one hand in blessing and holds a yellow flower in the other. Red and orange ixora flowers are arranged in front, on an ornate gold-and-maroon tray with an orange embroidered cloth behind, and a gold curtain forms the backdrop. This is a statue, not a living person.

A small copper-toned deity murti stands at the centre of a home shrine, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, layered gold chains, a red and white pearl necklace with red stone pendants, and a black turban-style headdress with a gold band and a white pearl ornament. Yellow marigold garlands hang behind it and marigold flowers rest at its base. A rudraksha mala drapes at left and a pearl-beaded ornament rests at right. The figure is a statue, so no physical people are present.

Close photo of three gilded metal murti statues on a decorated altar, dressed with jewelled ornaments, crowns and flower garlands. The central small figure wears a crown with a jewelled band, a stone-studded garland and a gold chest ornament, standing on a stand. The figures on either side wear dark velvet headdresses with rhinestone and gold brooches, multi-strand gold necklaces and maroon cloth. Marigold petals and yellow flower petals cover the altar. Behind them hang white and cream flower garlands and a pale embossed backdrop with a tall wisp of smoke or incense. No physical people are visible.

A small bronze-toned statue of a standing figure dressed in a maroon turban topped with a lavender and white flower, layered jewelled necklaces of gold, red, green and black beads, and a maroon tunic with ornate gold filigree. The figure holds yellow flowers in both hands, and a pile of orange and yellow ixora-type flowers with green leaves lies at its base on a gold-embroidered cloth over a green and gold silk backdrop. This is a deity murti statue, not a living person, and no people are visible.