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A goddess murti is richly adorned and garlanded with red roses, white flowers and yellow marigold strands framing the figure. She wears a jeweled crown, layered gold and gem necklaces, and a pink silk saree with gold border. Multiple arms hold a trident, a sword, a bell-like implement and other ritual objects, with blue and green sleeves visible. The idol is seated on a gold brocade cushion beside a dark stone object, with bouquets of red flowers and green leaves in the foreground. No people are visible.

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December 31 20112011-12-31A deity murti of a multi-armed goddess, adorned with a garland of yellow, red, purple, green and white flowers arranged in a large arch behind her. She wears a blue velvet blouse with silver and jewelled necklaces, a maroon sari with gold border, a gold crown, and holds a trident and a pink flower; a lion-shaped gold ornament sits at the lower left. Her many arms hold weapons, including a sword and spears. Ceremonial decoration suggests a temple setting.2011-12-31A deity murti of the goddess Devi is decorated for worship, with a silver face and many arms holding weapons including a trident and a sword. She wears a crown and heavy jewelled necklaces with a red and purple silk sari bordered in gold. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers surround the figure, with a coloured tassel canopy above. A long spear-like staff rests against the statue. No physical people are visible in the scene.2010-10-17April 20 20182018-04-20 +1 copiesA decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden throne with a golden cobra hood canopy behind her. She wears a red silk sari with gold borders, a jeweled crown, layered gold and white necklaces, and holds multiple weapons including a trident and a sword. Her many arms are draped with blue, purple and red velvet sleeves. Garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds wrap the throne. A grey stone animal head with a white-tipped horn rests at her side. The golden base has a scaled coiled pattern. No people are present.2011-10-05July 11 20132013-07-11Close-up of a golden metal deity murti of a goddess with a tall jeweled crown and a white pearl-and-stone headdress, set against a backdrop of green, pink, white and red woven yarn garlands. She wears a red sari, layered pearl and jeweled necklaces, dangling earrings and armbands, and holds a trident and a ceremonial staff in her hands. Her black hair falls loosely behind her shoulders. The festoon of colourful garlands and a decorated shrine frame suggest a temple or procession setting.2006-10-01A large deity murti of a multi-armed goddess seated on a red-and-gold throne-like seat beneath a golden hooded serpent canopy. She wears a red silk sari with gold borders, an ornate tiered crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and gold ornaments, and holds a trident-tipped spear. Her many arms are sleeved in blue, purple and red velvet with gold bangles and weapons. Dense garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses surround the figure, and a dark stone-like head with a trident mark sits at the lower right. No people are present.2011-10-06A decorated deity murti of a goddess seated on a golden throne with a cobra-hood canopy above. She has many arms in blue, purple and red sleeves, holding weapons including a long spear-like staff with a silver trident. She wears a jewelled crown, gold and red-white jewelled necklaces, and a red silk saree with gold border. Yellow and red flower garlands frame the throne, and a dark bull-like vahana head rests at the right side.2011-10-06A goddess murti in a Durga-type form, adorned with an ornate silver crown and heavy jewelled gold necklaces set with red, green and white stones. Many arms hold weapons including a trident, a sword and a bell-like object, while a raised hand shows an abhaya gesture. She wears a red silk sari with gold border and a purple underskirt, with long black hair falling over her shoulders. The murti is surrounded by yellow and orange marigold garlands and tassels, a dasara-festival decoration setting. No people are visible.2010-10-17A golden deity murti. It wears an ornate gold crown set with red and pink stones, a jewelled necklace with a large green gem, layered white jasmine garlands, and an orange-red silk sari with gold border. Its raised right hand is gold-plated. It is framed by thick garlands of yellow, red, orange, purple and white flowers, with a magenta cloth behind. No physical people are visible.2013-07-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a multi-armed deity murti seated on a golden coiled-serpent pedestal set on a gold-patterned table, framed by a gold hooded serpent canopy. The figure wears a red silk sari with gold borders, a white-and-silver ornamented crown, a heavy silver-and-red beaded necklace, and carries a trident and other weapons in its many arms, with dark velvet sleeves. Garlands of red roses, white flowers, yellow marigolds and purple beads drape the statue, and a dark stone object lies at its side. Studio lights and stands are visible in the background; no people are present.2011-10-05