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A photograph of a metal deity murti, with a copper-toned face, red lips and painted eyes, wearing an orange and gold turban topped with an ornate jewelled crown. It is adorned with layered beaded necklaces, rudraksha-style dark mala beads, jewelled earrings and bracelets. The right hand is raised in a jewelled, beaded blessing gesture, and a golden trident rests at the left side. A green and gold shawl drapes the shoulders against a red velvet backdrop, with yellow and purple flower garlands in the lower corners. No physical person is visible; the figure is a statue.

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A metal murti of a deity with a polished copper-toned face, painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an orange turban and a jeweled crown with gem-studded ornaments. Ornate jewelled earrings, layered beaded necklaces, and rudraksha-style mala beads adorn the figure, dressed in a green and gold garment. The left hand holds a golden trident while the right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with a jeweled, beaded glove. Red velvet drapes frame the murti, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the lower edge. No living people are visible.2010-09-07October 13 20102010-10-13 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti. It wears an orange and gold turban with a jeweled crown and peacock feather, large jeweled earrings, layered jeweled necklaces, and rudraksha malas with a gold pendant. The raised right hand holds a golden trident, and the left hand holds a bouquet of red roses and greenery. Marigold garlands in yellow, orange, and purple hang at the left edge, and a figure in turquoise clothing is partly visible at the right edge.2010-08-28A gold-faced deity murti, adorned as Anandeshwar, is shown in close view against a red velvet backdrop beneath an ornate gold arch. The murti wears a red turban topped with a jewelled crown bearing a crescent moon, and is dressed in a red velvet garment covered with layered jewelled necklaces, bejewelled paisley earrings, and a jewelled belt. Its raised right hand is decorated with sparkling stones, and its left hand holds a gold ritual implement. A gold trident leans at the left edge, and garlands of green leaves, yellow marigolds and red flowers hang around the figure. No people are visible.2010-07-13A close-up of a metallic murti of a deity seated before a bright orange-red silk drape. The figure wears a large orange-red and gold turban with a golden crown-like top, heavy diamond-like necklaces, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and jewelled earrings. The right hand holds a green parrot-like ornament, the raised left hand is gold and shows abhaya mudra, and a golden trident rests beside the figure. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical person is present.2013-05-11A gilded metal deity murti of Shiva stands before a maroon velvet curtain, shown from the chest up. It wears an orange and green turban decorated with jewelled brooches and a crescent-shaped ornament, and a red tilak on the forehead. Layers of jewelled necklaces, pearl-and-stone chains and a navy velvet garment with white shawl drape the figure. Its raised hand holds a golden trident with a jewelled palm covering, and a cobra-headed staff rests on the left. Yellow and red flower garlands hang near the trident, and a stone wall with a pointed stone finial sits behind.2008-01-18April 23 20122012-04-23November 27 20112011-11-27 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a richly ornamented deity murti in a shrine, a figure with a face of polished metal or lacquer, wearing an orange turban with pearl strands and a jeweled crown ornament. The murti is decked in a red garment covered in dense crystal and gemstone embroidery, with heavy jeweled necklaces and earrings. Its raised right hand, bejeweled with stones, shows a blessing gesture, and a golden trident rests against the left side. Red velvet drapes and a gold-toned arched canopy frame the figure, with red flower garlands at the lower left.2010-06-08A golden deity murti is seated before deep red draped curtains, wearing an orange and red patterned turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown. The face is polished gold with painted eyes and red lips. The figure wears a green silk garment under layered gold and jeweled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and large jeweled earrings. Its right hand is raised in a beaded, jewel-studded abhaya gesture, and a golden trident leans at its side. Colorful marigold and flower garlands hang at the left edge, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits at the right. The photo is a close-up of the murti with a gold-framed arch above. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-10-13July 21 20102010-07-21A golden deity murti seated against a red sequined drape, wearing a red and gold turban topped with a jewelled crown and a white pearl strand. The figure holds a golden trident in its right hand and has a bejewelled gold-and-red robe, layered gold and gem necklaces, multiple dark rudraksha malas and white jasmine garlands. Red flowers rest at its feet, and an ornate gold canopy frames the top of the scene. No living people are visible.2012-04-23