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A photograph of a deity murti standing on a gilded mythical makara-style carrier with a curled golden head and tail. The murti wears a jeweled crown, pearl and gem necklaces, a blue-gemmed ornamental collar, and a pink and gold draped garment over a golden lower cloth. It holds a trident in one hand and a fan-like object behind its shoulder, against a pale draped white curtain with a red valance at the top. Watermarked archive photograph with no physical people visible.

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October 01 20172017-10-01Photo 11715223A small bronze deity murti of a standing male figure. It wears a pink and orange silk garment with gold brocade, a purple border, jeweled necklaces, armbands and a crown with red and white stones, plus a long garland of gold leaf-shaped beads. Black hair is piled high at the top of the head, and a red tilak marks the forehead. Brass pots and a black metal rack appear in the blurred background.2008-01-03June 06 20202020-06-06October 11 20172017-10-11A golden metal deity murti of a goddess seated on a throne-like palanquin, adorned with a jeweled crown, layered gold and gem necklaces, bangles and a pink and gold silk sari with a white lower garment. She wears a red-and-gold dot on the forehead and holds a raised hand in a blessing gesture. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape over her shoulder, a flaming trident-like staff rises behind her, and a red curtain and carved stone pillar frame the scene.2010-12-19June 07 20102010-06-07November 05 20102010-11-05November 05 20102010-11-05A gilded bronze deity murti stands within an ornate arched prabhavali-style frame with floral and peacock-like carved motifs. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a magenta and gold silk sari with a gold border. Layered jeweled necklaces with red, green and blue stones hang on the chest, and the raised right hand holds a small object. Behind it, a dark panel is decorated with rows of red, green and gold gem-like medallions, and pink fabric and flowers appear at the right edge.2013-03-13November 05 20162016-11-05A copper-toned metal deity murti of a goddess stands within an ornate copper arched frame with floral and bird carvings. The figure wears a tall crown, a red tilak, a blue sari edged in gold, and layered necklaces of pearls, rudraksha beads and gold pendants. She holds a small ritual object in one raised hand. Behind the murti is a dark embroidered cloth with gold, green and red stone decorations and a white fabric backdrop.2013-05-04