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A close-up photograph of a silver-faced deity murti. It wears a green and orange turban adorned with a silver crescent-shaped ornament and beaded fringe, plus large jeweled earrings, a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a heavy silver-and-stone necklace. Its raised hand holds a silver trident-like staff at left, and a bright orange garment with jeweled trim appears at right. Floral garlands in purple, yellow and white sit at the lower left against a dark blue draped backdrop.

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October 03 20082008-10-03August 13 20112011-08-13 +1 copiesTwo silver-faced deity murtis stand together against a deep blue velvet backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a green and orange turban with a crown-like ornament, a rudraksha mala and layered silver necklaces, and raises a hand holding a trident-like silver staff. The female figure wears a black and gold crown, an orange sari, elaborate silver necklaces and large earrings, and holds a small silver object. Garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers frame the right edge, and silver lamps or offerings appear at the bottom.2008-10-03June 27 20092009-06-27Close-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.2011-10-29A 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.2011-11-24A close-up photograph of a metal statue of a deity with a silvery-bronze face, red lips and painted eyes, wearing a green and orange turban with jewelled ornaments. It holds a golden trident and wears rudraksha malas, white beaded and jewelled necklaces, and a flower garland of yellow and red blooms. Behind it are silver ritual objects including a cobra-topped staff and a raised hand, against a dark blue velvet backdrop. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2008-10-04July 28 20132013-07-28Close-up of a golden metal deity murti head adorned for festival worship, wearing an elaborate multicolored turban of green, pink and red silk folds decorated with jeweled brooches. Ornate jeweled earrings, a gold necklace and a gold tilak-style forehead ornament are visible, with a gold trident-like ceremonial ornament at the left edge and yellow marigold garlands and greenery around it. A dark background sets off the figure. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28November 22 20152015-11-22August 29 20112011-08-29 +1 copiesJune 30 20092009-06-30