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A photograph of a gilded deity murti standing on a brass pedestal inside a gold repoussé arch with a red embroidered fabric backdrop. The figure wears a jeweled crown set with white pearls, red and blue stones, a gold-and-silver chest ornament, and layered red and white garlands with gold beads. A small white flower lies at its base, and a lit oil lamp and pink flowers sit in the foreground on a red cloth. No people are visible.

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A gilded metal murti stands in a gold-framed niche lined with red fabric embroidered with gold motifs. The figure wears a jewelled crown with pearls, red, green and blue stones, and a gold-threaded garment. Layered red and green flower garlands with pearl beads hang from the shoulders, with a large round gold pendant and silver chains with dark gems on the chest. The murti stands on a gold-patterned pedestal over a red cloth. No people are visible.2026-01-14A small golden figure of a smiling man wearing a brown turban topped with a sparkling jewelled ornament and rudraksha beads, adorned with layered pearl and red-green flower garlands, a pearl and jewelled chest piece, and a pink and gold brocade garment. It stands on a red cloth before a gilded arch, surrounded by a white hibiscus, pink and yellow flowers, and a glowing golden LED candle. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue or murti in a decorated shrine setting.2026-01-10A metal murti statue of a standing deity figure is the main subject, shown with a red and gold crown or turban decorated with white beads and a jewelled centrepiece. It wears gold and red-stone necklaces, pink bead earrings, a jewelled waist ornament and a yellow and red dhoti with a gold border. The right hand is raised in blessing and the left hand extends outward. Behind it stands a larger bronze deity with a blue and gold garment and a white flower garland, beside a red velvet curtain and a dark floor scattered with pink flower petals. No physical people are visible.2022-03-20A gilded metal statue of a standing male figure. The figure wears an orange-and-gold ornate crown with a pink jewelled centrepiece, red satin garments, and layered red and yellow marigold garlands, with pearl strands and rudraksha beads around the neck. Behind it, a blurred figure in orange and red garments and gold bangles holds a pearl-and-gold garland, and a second gold statue with red and pearl adornments appears at the right edge. Small gold ritual objects and yellow flowers sit at the base of the image.2024-10-11A 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.2021-06-14A small gilded statue of a smiling figure, with a gold-painted face and a red tilak mark on the forehead, is dressed in a red silk garment with gold brocade borders. The figure wears a maroon turban adorned with a gold ornament set with red stones and rudraksha beads. Layered garlands of white pearls and red beaded flowers hang from its neck, and a gold medallion sits at the chest. Yellow flowers with red centres surround the base, and a brass tray with a Greek-key border is visible below. The statue is a murti, not a living person, and the background is a red and pink floral backdrop. This appears to be a Laghu Puja or alankara arrangement.2026-01-07A small bronze-toned standing statue of a male figure on a square pedestal, adorned with a tall orange-gold crown set with a pink stone, layered pearl necklaces, and a red-pink satin cloth draped over the body. A thick red and yellow flower garland hangs from the shoulders, and yellow and white petals are scattered on a red and gold patterned cloth in front. Behind it, a red-robed figure and a hanging garland of yellow and purple flowers are partly visible, with gold-toned ritual objects nearby. The statue is a murti shown in ceremonial decoration, not a live person.2024-10-11A small golden-brown statue of a figure is the central subject, standing on a gold-toned pedestal and draped in a red satin garland with gold beads and rudraksha malas. The figure wears a red and gold turban with a red jewel and rhinestone brooch, a red tilak mark on the forehead, and a brown-and-gold garment. Pink flower petals lie at its base on a red and gold patterned cloth. Behind it, a larger framed picture shows a seated figure in orange robes, with gold necklaces and pearl strands hanging in the background. No living people are visible.2024-08-20Close photo of a small metal murti dressed for alankaram, with a jeweled crown decorated with a peacock-feather motif, red and green gemstones and white stones. It wears a red garment, a green brocade skirt and layered necklaces of pearls, green and red stones and gold chains. A thick yellow felt garland and red and orange flower garlands hang around it, and a red flower sits at the bottom edge. The murti has its hands raised in abhaya-style gestures. Behind it is an ornate brass arch with a red cloth backdrop. No people are visible.2026-02-21Photo 82851182021-03-01 +1 copiesA small golden statue of a standing deity murti on a gilded square pedestal, placed on a red and gold brocade cloth. The figure wears a tall golden crown with a fan-like halo, a multi-strand gold and red-bead necklace, a jewelled waist ornament and a red dhoti-like cloth. Its raised right hand is in a blessing gesture. Scattered flowers, yellow and pink and red, lie at its base. Behind it are framed pictures, a small brass object and a blurred red cushion with orange flowers. No living people are visible.2021-06-26A seated deity murti, golden-bronze in finish, sits on an ornate throne covered in gold and silver embellishment. The figure wears an elaborate silver-embossed crown with a halo-like arch, a heavy layered silver necklace, armbands and bangles, and a red silk dhoti with gold-thread borders. Strands of yellow marigold garlands with purple accents and white jasmine garlands drape over the murti. Behind, blue-clad figures and a decorated backdrop with mirror-work tassels are visible, consistent with a temple shrine setting. No people are visible in the scene.2024-09-28