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Close-up of a gilded deity murti wearing an orange turban with a jewelled crown and an enamelled peacock brooch. It has a golden face with red-painted lips, a red tilak on the forehead, and jewelled earrings. A green silk garment is covered by an ornate necklace of red and green stones and white stones with rudraksha beads. The raised golden hand holds a jewelled staff, and flowers appear in the background. No physical people are visible.

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A gilded deity murti stands at the centre, its face gold-toned with red lips and a red tilak on the forehead. It wears an orange turban topped by a golden crown set with a green stone, a green velvet bodice heavily embellished with white and red stone-studded ornaments, and layered beaded necklaces. In its raised right hand it holds a silver-and-red jewelled staff, and a second jewelled staff rises at the right. Behind it are dense arrangements of red roses, yellow flowers and green leaves forming a floral backdrop. No physical people are visible.2011-10-29A gilded metal deity murti stands in a shrine against a gold shimmering draped backdrop. The figure wears a green and red turban decorated with a rudraksha mala and jewelled ornaments, a tall jewelled crown above, and an orange shawl draped over one shoulder. A dense jewelled necklace and jewelled earrings adorn the chest and ears, and red garlands and green leaves hang around the figure. It holds a silver trident in one hand and a jewelled ceremonial hand emblem in the other. No living people are visible.2011-12-28Close-up of a copper-coloured deity murti dressed in an orange-red turban with a jeweled brooch and red tilak, wearing an orange silk garment, layered ornate jewelled necklaces, paisley-shaped jewelled earrings and a heavily beaded white-and-green jewelled hand raised in blessing. Red flower garlands and white jasmine garlands drape the figure, and a green and gold brocade cloth forms the background with a brass vessel at the left edge.2011-10-02October 29 20112011-10-29A golden deity murti decorated for a festival stands behind a brown clay vessel in the lower right. The figure wears an orange turban with a jewelled crest and a gold crown ornament, a red bindi and red lips, and a golden torso adorned with jewelled necklaces and a red-and-green stone pendant. Its raised hand is covered in white stone and coloured gemstone embellishments. Red and pink roses and yellow marigolds drape around the figure against a red cloth backdrop, and a gold ceremonial ornament is visible on the left. No living people are visible.2010-10-16Close photograph of a copper-coloured metal deity murti with a painted face, wearing an orange and green turban decorated with a pearl and jewelled ornament, pearl drops and jewelled earrings. The murti is draped in yellow and red marigold and rose garlands and a brown rudraksha-style bead mala. Its right hand, covered in white beaded embroidery with pink and green motifs and a red flower, holds a silver flute-like rod. Orange and green fabric and a gold-embroidered green cloth fill the background. No physical people are visible.2011-12-01Close-up photograph of a highly ornamented metal murti with a polished copper-coloured face, painted black eyebrows and eyes, and red lips. It wears a bright orange turban decorated with jewelled ornaments and a crown of stones above it. The body is covered in heavy jewelled necklaces, earrings and a crystal-studded white garment with red and green stones. Its raised hand is covered in white stone inlay with red and green patterns, and a gold ceremonial implement appears at the left edge beside yellow flower garlands. The background is deep maroon draped cloth. The figure is a statue, not a living person, and no identifiable a person depiction is established by the visible cues alone.2010-09-15A close-up photograph of a gleaming metallic murti. The figure holds a silver trident and a jeweled ceremonial object, is adorned with yellow and red flower garlands, and stands before shimmering gold-and-orange drapery. No physical people are visible.2011-11-24October 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesOctober 13 20112011-10-13Close-up photograph of a copper-toned deity murti adorned with heavy jewelled ornaments. The figure wears an orange-red turban with gold brocade and a jewelled crown ornament, large paisley-shaped earrings, layered pearl and gemstone necklaces, and rudraksha-style dark beaded malas with gold spacers. The raised right hand is covered in pearl and emerald-coloured stone work, and a gold ceremonial staff rises at the left edge. Sprigs of green leaves appear at the right. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-08-28January 12 20092009-01-12