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A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti. It is adorned with dense jewelled necklaces set with diamonds, emeralds and rubies, large drop earrings, and gold armlets. The raised right hand holds a golden trident, while a garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs at the lower left. A red drape forms the backdrop. No living person is visible.

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July 20 20102010-07-20A gilded metal deity murti. The face is golden with red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing a vivid orange turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown. It wears a green garment with layered rudraksha malas, a large red and green gemstone necklace and jeweled earrings. One hand holds a golden trident decorated with white and green stones, and the other holds a gold kalasha-like vessel with greenery. Marigold garlands in yellow, red and purple hang at the left edge. No living people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20A photograph of a deity murti, a gilded metal figure richly adorned for worship. The figure wears a tall orange-red turban-like crown encrusted with jewels and a central gem, large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, layered jewelled necklaces with green and red stones, and a red velvet garment edged with gold. Its raised right hand is covered in beaded jewelled designs and it holds a gold staff. Behind it hang red velvet drapes, and marigold garlands and green leaves are visible at the left. No people are visible.2010-07-13July 20 20102010-07-20July 20 20102010-07-20A close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a smiling face, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled crescent crown and a jewelled ornament on the forehead. The figure is heavily adorned with layered diamond-studded necklaces, a green and red gemstone pendant, large jewelled earrings and bangles, and holds a lotus-shaped ornament in one raised hand. Red draped cloth forms the background. No physical people are visible, and the figure is a statue rather than a living person.2010-09-15A gilded deity murti with a golden face and jewelled ornaments fills the frame. It wears a green and orange turban topped with a golden crown ornament and a jewelled brooch, large paisley-shaped jewelled earrings, and layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones. One raised hand holds a trident, and the other hand holds a jewelled object. Dark red velvet drapery forms the background, and marigold garlands are visible at the left edge. This is a decorated deity murti rather than a living person.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA richly adorned deity murti, gold-faced, decorated for an alankar with a crown of jewelled gems and a crescent ornament, an orange-red turban, and heavy layered diamond-like jewelled necklaces and paisley earrings. The raised right hand is embellished with jewelled designs and the left holds a gold trident. A red velvet drape forms the backdrop, with green leaves and gold objects, including five gold-capped sculpted finials with green stones, in the foreground.2010-07-13Close photograph of a golden deity murti. The face is golden with red lips and kohl-lined eyes. Heavy silver-white and jewelled necklaces, paisley-shaped earrings and a bejewelled raised right hand with a green stone and gold-red patterned design cover the figure. Behind it hang deep red velvet drapes, with green leaves and flowers visible at the left edge.2010-07-13 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a copper-toned deity murti adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments. The figure wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crown ornament, large paisley-shaped earrings, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and rudraksha-style dark beaded malas with gold spacers. The raised right hand is covered in pearl and emerald-coloured stone work, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at the left edge. Sprigs of green leaves appear at the right. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-08-28