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A close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti adorned for worship, with a five-headed golden cobra hood above its head, each hood set with green stone panels. The murti wears a brown-red cloth, a green leaf garland, a jewelled chain and marigold and red rose garlands. Gold ornaments and silver-toned beaded necklaces decorate its chest and body. Behind it hang orange and gold silk cloths and a decorated golden backdrop.

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A photograph of a deity murti in a temple shrine, dressed and decorated for worship. A golden cobra hood with five green glass pendants rises behind the figure. The murti wears a dark maroon cloth wrapped on its head, a diamond-studded necklace, golden armbands and bangles, and garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The murti is draped in a green silk garment with gold border. Ornate golden decoration frames the shrine.2017-08-02A close photograph of a deity murti adorned for worship. A golden hooded serpent canopy with five cobra heads, set with green gemstone pendants, arches over an orange cloth draped on the head. Garlands of red flowers, yellow marigolds and green leaves frame the figure, with a jewelled diadem band at the base. Golden ornamental metalwork and bangles appear at the right edge. No physical people are visible.2008-10-19Close view of a golden deity murti seated on a red satin cloth, its face covered by a folded red, orange and green silk cloth with a jewelled white-and-gold band and a diamond-like pendant. Garlands of yellow and red roses and dark rudraksha malas drape over the head and shoulders, with green leaves between the flowers. Golden hands and ornate golden throne or seat details fill the background, with green gemstone crown ornaments above.2013-10-22August 03 20132013-08-03April 12 20132013-04-12April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesClose-up photo of a golden crown on a seated figure, framed by red, yellow, green and magenta flower garlands. The gilded crown has embossed scrollwork and a small central finial, with a jewelled strap and hanging gold beads. Above it rises a gold-and-silver hooded cobra canopy with green drop earrings, and a sparkling diamond necklace shows at the top left. Below the crown a white silk dhoti with a gold border is visible, and a small gold pendant with a portrait medallion hangs at the lower right. Only the crowned figure's garments are visible; no full face is shown.2006-12-25Close-up of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured figure with a large hooded cobra canopy of five serpent heads, adorned with green stone pendant earrings. The head is wrapped in an orange cloth, draped with a yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland. The body wears a deep maroon silk cloth with a gold border, rudraksha beads, a jewelled gold waistband and gold armlets. Only the murti is shown, so no physical people are visible.2013-03-02August 16 20172017-08-16 +1 copiesDecember 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20Close-up of a deity murti adorned for worship: a golden multi-hooded serpent canopy (naga-style) with green gemstone pendants frames the head, with a red and gold striped cloth wrapped around it. A rudraksha and bead garland with yellow marigold flowers hangs down both sides, and a white-and-gold jewelled tripundra-style band with a red stone centre sits across the forehead. Behind are purple and orange silk drapes with gold border patterns, and a blue cloth base below. No people are visible.2013-09-10