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A standing copper-toned statue of a four-armed deity murti, dressed in an orange and maroon brocade garment with gold borders and a jeweled crown-like headdress in red, orange and gold. It wears heavy white jasmine garlands draped across the chest and a jeweled breastplate with a silver-chain sash. The raised right hand holds a flame-like object and the left upper hand holds a ceremonial staff with a serpent-head top; the lower hands are in blessing and offering poses. A green tree backdrop and a grey wall sit behind the statue. The statue is shown on a stone pedestal.

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July 20 20122012-07-20July 12 20122012-07-12A gilded metal statue of a four-armed deity murti stands on a golden base, draped with long white jasmine garlands and dark red rose garlands. It wears an orange turban topped by a jewelled crown, an orange shawl, orange dhoti and an elaborate jewelled necklace and collar. It holds a trident in one raised hand and other ritual objects in its remaining hands. Behind it, devotees and onlookers stand in a crowd, with a large painted portrait and yellow marigold garlands at the edge of the frame. Its face is smiling and calm.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08July 21 20122012-07-21July 09 20122012-07-09January 15 20132013-01-15 +3 copiesMay 27 20132013-05-27A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands in a festival setting, dressed in a red and gold silk sari with a broad gold border and wrapped in thick garlands of pink roses, white jasmine and purple flowers. The figure wears a jewelled golden crown with green and pink stones, heavy gold necklaces, earrings and bangles, and holds its golden hands in abhaya and varada poses. A pink lotus is tucked at the waist. Warm bokeh lights fill the background.2014-10-05 +1 copiesA shaved-headed priest in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, wearing gold bead necklaces and white horizontal tilak stripes on his forehead, arms and chest, applies a jewelled ornament to the forehead of a gilded copper deity murti. The murti wears a tall orange and red crown with a gold finial, a white jasmine garland, a red and gold embroidered garment, and raised multi-armed hands holding ritual objects. Trees form the blurred green background outdoors.2012-07-21December 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copiesA metal deity murti stands on a pedestal, depicted with four arms, holding a small drum-like object in the upper left hand and a flame-like form in the upper right hand, with lower hands in gesture poses. It wears an orange turban topped with a golden finial and jeweled crown, a dense layered necklace of pearls, gemstones and rudraksha beads, gold-trimmed yellow and purple silk garments with zari borders, and a red bindi on the forehead. A second statue with a yellow sari is partially visible at the right edge. A plain light grey wall forms the background. No living people are visible.2012-10-13