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A decorated deity murti is seated on an ornate throne-like platform draped with gold and silver brocade and strands of pearls. The figure wears a golden crown, layered gold necklaces and an orange-gold garment, and is heavily garlanded with white jasmine and pink and red flowers. Elephant figures flank the base, and brass oil lamps stand on either side under maroon drapery.

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October 04 20162016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04October 04 20162016-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20162016-10-04A photograph of a deity murti in a decorated shrine, adorned with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands and blue-and-white beaded floral festoons, with a gold crown and gold necklaces. Two smaller attendant figures flank the central image, all draped with garlands. Golden lions or animal figures sit at the base. A bare-chested priest in orange dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at right, holding a lit five-tier oil lamp aloft in aarti. Brass oil lamps and a shimmering gold-and-maroon backdrop frame the scene.2016-10-04A richly decorated deity murti of Devi is seated on a golden throne beneath an ornate gilded arch strung with small lights. The goddess wears a heavy gold and jewelled necklace, a gold crown, and a deep maroon blouse with a gold-bordered sari. Layers of white and red flower garlands drape her and two flanking attendant figures, who are also garlanded and hold ceremonial instruments. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and the setting is a festive alankara decoration. No living people are visible.2016-10-11A photograph of a decorated deity murti of Devi, shown in an ornate arched frame lit with small lights on a red draped backdrop. The figure wears heavy gold jewellery, a large gold necklace, a red and gold sari and a red cloth over the head, and holds a sword. White and red garlands and green leaf strands hang around the murti, and brass lamps stand on either side with golden umbrella-like canopies behind. No physical people are visible.2016-10-11October 04 20162016-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 04 20162016-10-04October 05 20162016-10-05October 04 20162016-10-04October 10 20162016-10-10 +1 copies