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A close-up photograph of a gleaming metallic murti. The figure holds a silver trident and a jeweled ceremonial object, is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, and stands before shimmering gold-and-orange drapery. No physical people are visible.

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October 13 20112011-10-13A gilded metal murti of a deity is shown in close view, decorated for a festival procession. The figure wears an orange and gold turban topped with an ornate jewelled crown, with ruby-coloured earrings and a forehead ornament. A silver trident is held in one hand, and dark rudraksha-style beads with gold spacers hang over a sparkling jewelled breastplate. Garlands of yellow marigolds and red and white flowers surround the figure, with orange drapery behind. No living people are visible, so the figure is a statue, not a person.2011-12-04A close-up photograph of a copper-toned statue of a deity murti wearing a bright orange turban with gold-brocade borders and a jewelled crown ornament. The face has painted black eyes, red lips and a red bindi. Large red rose garlands and green leaf garlands drape the shoulders, with rudraksha mala beads and a silver-and-gold necklace on the chest. The statue's right hand is raised in a jewelled, pearl-encrusted abhaya-style gesture, and a silver trident-like staff with a red gem rests against the figure. Behind it hangs teal satin drapery studded with small round sequins.2011-11-11 +1 copiesClose-up of a copper-coloured deity murti dressed in an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch and red tilak, wearing an orange silk garment, layered ornate jewelled necklaces, paisley-shaped jewelled earrings and a heavily beaded white-and-green jewelled hand raised in blessing. Red flower garlands and white jasmine garlands drape the figure, and a green and gold brocade cloth forms the background with a brass vessel at the left edge.2011-10-02A gilded metal deity murti stands in a shrine against a gold shimmering draped backdrop. The figure wears a green and red turban decorated with a rudraksha mala and jewelled ornaments, a tall jewelled crown above, and an orange shawl draped over one shoulder. A dense jewelled necklace and jewelled earrings adorn the chest and ears, and red garlands and green leaves hang around the figure. It holds a silver trident in one hand and a jewelled ceremonial hand emblem in the other. No living people are visible.2011-12-28Close-up of a metal deity murti with a polished copper-gold face, black-outlined eyes and red lips, wearing a bright orange turban decorated with jeweled ornaments and a jeweled crown. The figure is adorned with a dense, sparkling jeweled breastplate, layered necklaces with green and red stones, and large jeweled earrings. The raised right hand is covered in white stones with colourful circular patterns, and a ceremonial golden implement is visible at the left edge. Marigold flowers and deep red drapery form the background. No living people are visible.2010-09-15A gilded statue of a deity murti, shown in close view against a backdrop of shimmering gold and orange draped fabric. The figure wears a green and red turban with gold border, a jewelled crown above, a red garland with yellow flowers, a rudraksha necklace, and ornate jewelled armour. It holds a silver trident in one hand and a jewelled ornamental hand-shaped piece in the other. The statue is a depiction, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2011-11-01June 15 20092009-06-15A close photograph of a copper-coloured metal murti of a deity, dressed in an orange and red turban with a jewelled ornament, red-lipped face with bold eyes, and pearl and jewelled earrings. It holds a silver trident and a beaded white and green hand gesture. It wears dark wooden rudraksha-style malas and an ornate gold pendant, and is surrounded by yellow marigold garlands, red rose garlands and a green embroidered backdrop with a gold arch above.2011-12-01November 27 20112011-11-27 +1 copiesJune 04 20092009-06-04A golden-bronze statue of a seated deity murti in a shrine, wearing a red and gold brocade turban with a jewelled ornament, ruby-and-pearl earrings, and a rudraksha mala with white flower garlands. It raises one hand in a beaded white and pink gesture, draped in an orange shawl against a red sparkling curtain with a golden trident-like finial at right. No living people are visible; the statue is the subject.2011-10-07