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A gilded metal deity murti of a female figure with a tall jewelled crown set with white stones and red and green gems, large pink-and-white stone earrings, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a green draped garment. The murti raises one hand in a blessing gesture and stands before a large ornate golden arch with a painted green and grey landscape backdrop. A partial arm of another figure appears at the left edge.

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Close photo of a gilded deity murti with a jeweled conical crown studded with red, green and white stones, large pink-and-white earrings, and layered necklaces of pearls, gems and gold coin-like pendants. It wears a green silk garment and raises one gold hand in a gesture, with an ornate golden arched backdrop and a painted landscape behind. A figure's white garment edge appears at the far left.A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, shown from the chest up. The figure wears an elaborate headdress set with red and white stones, red and white stone earrings, a nose ornament, and layered necklaces of white pearls, faceted stones and gold coin-like pendants over a deep purple velvet bodice with a red central stone. Green fabric is visible at the shoulders, and the raised hand holds a lotus bud. A large gold arch with carved hoods stands behind the figure. No people are visible.Close-up of a gilded metal deity murti with a polished golden face, red lips and a small nose stud. It wears an ornate jeweled crown set with white, green and red stones, large pink-and-white jeweled earrings, and layered necklaces of pearls, red and blue stones and gold coin-shaped pendants. The figure is draped in green fabric and raises one hand in a mudra-like gesture. Behind it is elaborate gold filigree decoration.Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti, a female figure wearing an ornate crown set with red and white stones, red-and-white jewelled earrings, a nose ring, and layered pearl and stone necklaces over a deep purple velvet bib. Gold coin-shaped pendants hang from the neck, and the figure wears a green silk sari with gold border. The left hand holds a small lidded gold vessel, and a large gold arched halo with repeating scalloped motifs stands behind. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.Close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti. The murti wears layered white pearl necklaces, a deep blue velvet panel edged in gold with a red central stone, and gold coin-style ornaments. A green silk garment is visible, and the hand holds a golden lamp-like object. A golden arch frame stands behind the figure, with a green-toned backdrop at upper right. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated with extensive rhinestone and stone ornaments. The face has a smiling expression, red lips and a nose ring, and wears a tall jewelled crown with red, green and pink stones and a crescent moon ornament. Large jewelled earrings and multi-tiered necklaces with red and green stones cover the chest, and a golden trident-like weapon is visible at the right edge. A watercolour-style painted backdrop in green, blue and white appears behind the figure. No physical people are visible.Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti. The murti wears a tall gold crown set with red and white stones, a red bindi, a nose ring, and large earrings with red and white stone settings. Layered gold beaded necklaces and a jewelled white-stone garland cover its chest, with red and green stones on the pendants. It wears a deep red sari with a gold border and holds a trident-like gold staff in its raised left hand. No people are visible.Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti with a polished gold face, red lips, and a jewelled crown with green and red stones. It wears layered jewelled necklaces with turquoise and red accents, paisley earrings, and a dark green velvet garment. The murti holds a jewelled hand in front of a bright yellow-green fabric backdrop, with a gold staff visible at the left edge.2009-07-01A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up in a close photograph. She wears an ornate jewelled crown with red and white stones, red-and-white jewelled earrings, layered white pearl and stone necklaces over a dark purple velvet bodice with gold trim, and heavy gold coin-style necklaces. She is draped in a green silk sari with a gold border. Her raised right hand holds a small lotus-shaped object, and a large gilded arch with scalloped carving stands behind her. A partial photographic backdrop is visible at the upper right.A gilded metal deity murti stands in front of an ornate golden peacock-patterned backdrop with a pale green and white painted wall behind it. The figure wears a tall golden crown set with red and blue stones, a black cloth band across the forehead with a blue bindi, and a golden nose stud. Its chest is covered by a dense golden necklace with green, red and white stones, and long strands of white beaded garlands hang to the waist. In the raised right hand it holds a golden kalasha-topped staff, and a blue cloth shows at the bottom of the frame. No people are visible in the scene.Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti, a golden figure with a tall jeweled crown set with white stones and red accents, pearl drops hanging from the crown band, red-and-white stone earrings, a stone nose ornament, and a red-lipped painted face. Layered pearl necklaces and a sequined golden bodice with red, green and clear stone embellishments cover the chest. Behind it a golden ornate backdrop is visible. No people are present.Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti dressed in a jeweled crown studded with white stones, green and red gems, and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure wears heavy layered necklaces and garlands of white and red stones, large jeweled earrings, and a magenta garment. Its right hand holds a small gold pot or vessel, and a long dark braid falls over the shoulder. Behind it stands an ornate gold-embossed arched backdrop with floral and bird motifs, set against a dark foliage-patterned background. No physical people are visible.