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A photograph of a gilded deity murti set in an ornate golden frame. In the foreground a large golden bull head with a detailed harness. Behind it a gold-faced murti wears a tall golden crown set with red and green stones and heavy gold ornaments. The murti is surrounded by dense garlands of yellow marigolds and red flowers, with green leaves and rows of round orange-yellow fruits, possibly mangoes or oranges, arranged across the frame. No people are visible.

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November 30 20172017-11-30 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a golden deity murti seated beside a gilded nandi bull head in the foreground. The figure wears an ornate gold crown with red and green stone inlays and a gold jewelled chest ornament. Thick garlands of yellow marigolds with red and green leaves drape across the scene, and apples are scattered among the flowers. No physical people are visible; the frame is filled with the golden murti, garlands and ornate gold-framed backdrop.2017-11-28A photograph of a golden Nandi bull statue with ornate bell and chain adornments, carrying a deity murti draped in a dense arrangement of multicoloured flower garlands in pink, white, orange, yellow, maroon and green. The deity murti wears a golden crown. A maroon silk cloth with gold border hangs over the bull's back. Behind it, a large printed backdrop shows a red-robed figure and a deity image, and a gold-carved throne stands at right. No people are visible in the scene.2010-11-12Close view of a gilded bronze-look Nandi bull head with curled horns, a bead mala with tassel draped across its forehead, and a small crown-like ornament between the horns. Fragrant white and mauve flower garlands and a yellow marigold garland hang around the neck, and a teal silk garment with gold embroidery is visible behind. A decorated pillar and draped pink fabric appear at the left. No people are visible.2010-11-14A photograph of a deity murti decorated with a large garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers arranged in concentric arches. The figure wears a green and gold sari-style garment, a jewelled necklace and a gold crown, and stands before a golden ornate arched backdrop beside a gold bull statue adorned with ornate necklaces. No physical people are visible; the scene is a decorated temple-style display with a dark curtain behind.2015-04-27 +1 copiesA golden Nandi bull sculpture carries a seated deity murti draped in multicolour garlands of red, yellow, green and white flowers. The murti wears a crown, a silver-and-jewelled necklace and a green silk cloth beneath, with a second smaller murti partly visible at left. Behind them is an ornate gold arch framed by white drapery, and a golden kalasha-style lamp stand and orange and yellow banners fill the edges. No people are visible in the frame.2016-12-07A photograph of a deity murti seated on a golden Nandi bull, the murti dressed in a green silk cloth and heavily adorned with multi-coloured garlands of yellow, red, white and green flowers. The murti wears a tall decorated crown and layered gold necklaces, with smaller attendant figures flanking it on either side. Behind them is an ornate gold-and-brown arched backdrop with pink draped fabric. Brass oil lamps stand on the orange-draped platform, and a silver-toned vessel sits in the foreground. No people are visible; only statues and decorations appear.2016-12-07A photograph of an ornate golden vahana-style festival vehicle with a large gilded bull (nandi) in front, supporting a decorated golden canopy. At the centre sits a deity murti dressed in white and gold with a golden crown, flanked by two smaller figures adorned with jewellery, all draped with garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers. A gold-embroidered brocade cloth hangs from the platform. A gilded lion stands to the left beside a red cushioned seat, and a plain room with a window and a fan is behind. No people are visible.2015-11-24A photograph of a gilded Nandi bull statue with ornate golden harness and bells, standing on a wooden platform in front of a richly decorated deity murti seated behind it. The murti wears a gold crown and is draped in long garlands of pink, white, yellow, orange, green and purple flowers, with a sacred green cloth behind. A golden trident stands to the right, and a large painted backdrop of a robed deity with a trident and a priest-like figure in red fills the left side. No physical people are visible.2010-11-12A photograph of a gilded Nandi bull statue with a golden bell-collar and forehead marking, carrying a shrine-like seat covered in multicoloured flower garlands in pink, yellow, orange, white, red and purple. A small metal deity murti wearing a golden crown sits atop the garlanded seat, beside a gold trident and an ornately carved gold chair back. Behind, a large printed backdrop shows a deity with multiple arms and a red-robed figure seated before offerings. Dark ceiling and a wooden platform surround the display. The image is a photo, with no physical people visible.2010-11-12November 22 20152015-11-22 +1 copiesPhoto 11707989