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Close view of a yellow-faced Durga-style deity murti with large red-and-black painted eyes, a red mouth and a red-rimmed forehead mark, framed by a white ornate headdress and shoulders. White jasmine garlands and red rose garlands drape the figure, with gold jewellery at the neck and wrist. A hand wearing a rudraksha bracelet touches the murti's forehead near the eye, while a raised yellow arm holds a thin metal rod.

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Close view of a yellow-faced deity murti, a goddess with black hair, red-lined eyes and a third eye on the forehead, adorned with white jasmine garlands, red roses and a white ornate silver crown. A human hand with rudraksha bracelets and gold bangles touches the murti's forehead in a blessing or abhishekam-style gesture. Only a partial hand and arm are visible, so no full person is shown. Red roses, white flowers and silver ornamentation frame the image.2016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08Photo 11697943October 11 20132013-10-11Close-up photograph of a yellow-faced deity murti with long dark wavy hair, large red-rimmed eyes, black kohl, a red tilak and a bindi on the forehead, and a white crown. White shell-like ornaments and a white collar necklace decorate the figure, with a blue backdrop and a gold-coloured weapon tip visible at the upper left. No physical people are visible.2009-09-25 +1 copiesClose view of a large deity murti with a yellow face, painted black-and-red eyes, a red forehead mark and dark curled hair, adorned with white ornate filigree and white jasmine garlands with red roses. A pair of hands, one wearing red and gold bangles, touches the murti's cheek and applies finishing work at the face. A silver metallic mask with a fanged red mouth stands beside it. The murti's yellow hand holds a white-wrapped staff and a red flower.2016-10-08A photograph of a priest in the foreground, shown from behind with long dark matted hair and a bare back, his arm raised to touch the forehead of a large yellow-faced deity murti. The murti wears a white ornate crown, a gold-embroidered garment, and layers of white and red-rose garlands. Its hands are painted yellow, one holding a silver object. Behind is a red backdrop and white floral decor. The priest wears a rudraksha-style bracelet on his wrist and an orange cloth at his waist.2016-10-08October 11 20132013-10-11October 11 20162016-10-11Close-up photograph of a painted deity murti being prepared during a devi pranapratishta ceremony. A large yellow-faced goddess figure with black kohl-lined eyes, a red tilak on the forehead and a white floral crown and flower garland is shown. A hand in red-beaded bangles, wearing a dark bracelet, touches the murti's face while another hand holds a red-tipped implement near its cheek. A silver metallic mask with red and blue eyes and an open mouth stands to the right. White jasmine garlands and red roses decorate the figure, and a thin white staff with a red tip is visible on the left.2016-10-08Close-up photograph of a painted clay deity murti of the goddess Durga or Chandi, with a yellow-orange face, large dark eyes outlined in black and red, a red bindi and red tilak on the forehead, a small nose ring, and long black hair. She wears a white shell-like crown and white floral ornaments on the ears and neck, set against a blue backdrop decorated with white rosettes and shell-like pieces. A silver crown or mask element appears at the upper left. No people are visible; the image shows only the statue.2009-09-25 +1 copies