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A photograph of a decorated deity murti. The metal murti wears a tall crown set with red and white stones, large earrings, layered jewelled necklaces and a golden shawl. A trident rests against its right side, and a pink flower lies at its chest. A golden hooded naga canopy is visible above. The background is orange. No people are visible.

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October 10 20102010-10-10A golden metal deity murti. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with green and red stones, layered gold necklaces, bangles and a jewelled chest covering, with a maroon cloth at the base. One hand holds a leafy green stem and a yellow flower, the other a tall golden staff. No physical people are visible.2010-10-11October 10 20102010-10-10A deity murti of Lord Shiva stands within an elaborate floral arrangement. The silver-toned figure wears a jewelled crown with a red heart-shaped centrepiece and a tall gold hooded canopy behind it. Heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and armlets adorn the figure, which wears a green garment. It holds a golden trident in one hand and a pink flower is tucked at the other side. The murti is framed by layered garlands of yellow marigolds, purple globe amaranth, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves arranged in a large arch. No people are visible.2010-10-10 +1 copiesA richly decorated deity murti. The figure wears an ornate gold and jewelled crown with a green stone, a gold and gem-set necklace, and holds a gold-tipped staff in each hand, with a raised golden hand gesture. Gold-fringed pink and gold silk drapery hangs behind. Smaller decorated murtis flank the central figure at the lower left and right edges. The scene reads as temple worship with flower decoration.2016-12-19A golden deity murti with a gilded face and red bindi is decorated with heavy silver-and-gold ornamental jewellery, a tall crown with red gem accents, and a green embroidered garment. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves. A trident-like staff with red cord wrapping stands at the left edge. The scene is an ornately decorated alankaram of a deity murti, with no people visible.2008-10-02A golden metal deity murti is framed in an arch of marigold garlands in yellow and orange, with red rose petals, purple flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a jewelled crown with green and red stones, layered gold necklaces, a broad ornate chest piece and ornamental armbands, and holds a golden staff in one hand while the other hand is raised in blessing. A green leaf is tucked into the garland at left. The image is a photograph of a decorated murti; no people are visible.2010-10-11Close view of a golden deity murti decorated for worship, with a face of polished gold, a vermilion tilak and a red bindu on the forehead, and a gold crown set with diamonds, rubies and a Shiva-linga style ornament. The murti is dressed in green silk with heavy gold and jewelled ornaments, necklaces and armlets, and is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red roses, with green leaves behind. The image shows a decorated deity murti rather than any person, so no one is present.2008-10-02A deity murti of a goddess is decorated for worship within an ornate silver arched shrine. The murti wears an elaborate jeweled crown with red, white and blue beadwork and a heavy necklace of gold and red stones. It holds a trident-like staff with a gold Shiva trident motif and is draped with yellow and purple flower garlands and green leaves. Behind it hangs a gold and red patterned cloth, and strings of small lights frame the scene. No people are visible.2016-12-14October 10 20102010-10-10A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, shown in a dark setting lit by warm light. The figure wears a tall ornate golden crown with red and green jewels and carries a long pointed spear or arrow shaft held diagonally across the body. The murti is draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers, with a pink and gold shawl at the side. Ornate gold filigree backdrop panels frame the murti, and a gold lamp fixture is visible at the upper right.2015-04-29A gilded metal deity murti stands centrally, framed by a horseshoe-shaped arch of garlands in yellow marigolds, purple globe amaranth, white jasmine, red roses and green leaves. The murti wears an ornate jewelled crown, a heavy multi-strand gold necklace set with red and green stones, and a deep purple and teal silk garment with gold brocade border. It holds a green palm frond in one hand and makes a blessing gesture with the other. A gold ceremonial umbrella with hanging leaf pendants canopies the figure. No physical people are visible.2010-10-09