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Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti of a goddess, with a polished golden face, painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes. She wears an elaborate jewelled crown with red, green and white stones, large jewelled chandelier earrings, a jewelled nose ring, and layered necklaces set with white, green and red stones. She is dressed in a green silk sari with a red and gold border and a gold-threaded veil. A yellow marigold garland and a red and green flower garland hang around her. Her raised hand holds a golden lotus-shaped object, and stacked bangles cover her wrist. Behind her are red and gold draped cloths.

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August 31 20112011-08-31August 31 20112011-08-31 +1 copiesMay 17 20152015-05-17 +1 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, dark swept-back hair and a jewelled crown. The figure wears layered necklaces set with white, red and green stones, large paisley-shaped earrings, a red nose ring and a red-orange garment. A brass lamp or vessel is held at the left edge, with red and yellow flower garlands at the right. No people are visible.2010-07-092007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIClose-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned for alankaram. The figure wears an ornate jeweled crown set with red, green and white stones, layered diamond-like necklaces, chandelier earrings and a red bindi on the forehead. The dark green garment shows beneath the heavy jewelry, and a golden ornamental pillar stands at the left edge.Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti in a temple, wearing an ornate jewelled conical crown set with red, green and white stones. It has a gold face with painted eyes, a nose ring and jewelled earrings, and is draped in a dark green silk garment. Heavy gem-studded necklaces and bangles adorn it, along with white jasmine garlands and red roses. It holds a golden ornamental staff topped with a bird figure and carries a silver tassel-like ornament. Stone temple walls with carved decoration form the background.2011-11-28 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded deity murti decorated for worship. The metal face has red lips, painted black eyebrows, a red bindi and a nose ring. A crown-like headdress with sparkling stones sits above the head. The chest is covered in layered jewelled necklaces set with diamond-like stones, red and green gems, and pearls. A yellow marigold garland and red flower petals lie to the right. The raised hand holds a small ritual object. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13 +1 copiesA close-up photograph of a copper-toned metal deity murti. The murti wears a deep orange-maroon silk garment with gold woven patterns, and yellow and magenta flower garlands rest at its right side. A golden embossed backdrop and dark red curtain frame the murti, and a partial metal figure with a trunk appears at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2010-09-152007-GLIMPSES-OF-NITHYANANDESHWARA-PARAMASHIVA-AND-DEVI-PARASHAKTHIClose photograph of a gold deity murti. The face is polished gold with a red bindi and nose ornament, framed by a jewelled crown with a crescent moon and a kumkum-marked forehead. Heavy gold and stone-studded necklaces, pearl strands and a green cloth cover the torso. White jasmine garlands and yellow and red marigolds surround the head and shoulders. No people are visible; the image is a photograph of a decorated idol.2008-10-02