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Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a polished golden-bronze face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and a red lip. It wears an ornate gold crown studded with red, green and blue stones, with artificial flowers tucked into the hair. Layered jewelled necklaces, pearl-and-stone earrings, a nose ring and a rudraksha-like bead chain adorn the figure, with green foliage garlands at the sides. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.

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September 07 20112011-09-07Close-up photograph of a gold-faced deity murti with long dark hair and a jewelled crown set with red, green and white stones. The murti wears a gold nose ring with stones, jewelled earrings, a gold necklace with red and green gems, and a red garment. Green leaf garlands and yellow flowers are visible at the lower right, and a pink fabric lies at the upper left.2011-09-03 +1 copiesClose-up of a gilded metal deity murti of a goddess with a golden crown, pearl and bead headpiece, and a red mark on the forehead. She wears pearl and gem-set earrings, a nose ring, a pearl choker with red stones, and a dark red velvet blouse heavily decorated with gold embroidery, mirror work, and red, green and white gemstones. A stylised flame-like halo rises behind her shoulders.Close-up photograph of a metal deity murti with a polished golden face, painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an ornate gold crown decorated with red, green and blue stones, white flowers and colourful floral accents. Large jewelled earrings hang from the ears, a nose ring and a red-stone bindi adorn the face, and a jewelled necklace with red and green stones rests on the chest. A green draped cloth and gold ornaments frame the figure against a blurred dark stone background.2011-09-07July 20 20102010-07-20Close-up photograph of a gleaming gold-plated deity murti with a polished face, red lips, and dark painted eyebrows and eyes. It wears a tall gold crown, a red and green jewelled forehead ornament, a red bindi, a nose ring with red stone, and large jewelled earrings with green and red stones. Layers of pearl and jewelled necklaces cover its chest, and green leaf garlands hang over the shoulders. The background is a soft blurred warm brown.2011-09-18June 29 20092009-06-29Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti with a tall gilded crown, kumkum and a vertical tilak on the forehead, black-outlined eyes, red lips, and a crescent nose ring. Ornate jewelled earrings and a heavy multi-strand necklace set with red, green and white stones adorn the figure, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the right edge and a gold repoussé backdrop behind. No physical people are visible.2010-11-05Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti or processional image with a polished golden face, painted black eyebrows and red lips, and a red-and-white jewelled nose ring. It wears a tall black headdress with red and green stone-set gold ornaments, pearl strands and a jewelled forehead piece with a red stone. Green leaves and a gold necklace with pearls appear at the lower edge. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2011-09-16July 20 20102010-07-20September 28 20112011-09-28Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti, a goddess figure with a tall black hair bun decorated with jeweled crown and pearl-and-stone ornaments, a jeweled nose ring and red painted lips. She wears a dark teal checked garment, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and holds a gold ceremonial object. White jasmine garlands and a long braid trimmed with gold ribbon drape over the shoulder against a gold backdrop.2009-06-30