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A photograph of a gilded deity murti (metal image) in a decorated ornate golden arch, adorned with heavy garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers and layered gold necklaces. The murti wears a tall golden crown with red and white decoration, holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial object, and is framed by a shining embossed golden backdrop against a dark night background. In the lower right corner a small portion of a person wearing a white garment with a gold-trimmed edge is partly visible.

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A richly decorated deity murti covered in layers of garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers and strings of gold beads. The central figure wears a tall golden crown set with red and green stones, a silver Shiva-like forehead marking, and a jewelled blue garment, holding a trident-like staff and a spear-like rod. A second, smaller gilded figure with jewelled ornaments stands to the right, and a golden vessel rests in the foreground. Behind them a large ornate golden canopy or throne is visible. No physical people are present; the figures are statues, decorated for worship.2015-02-03Night photograph of a richly decorated deity murti. Garlands of yellow marigolds, red and purple flowers, and green leaves drape the figure, with gold beaded necklaces and an ornate gold backdrop behind. A small portion of a person's head and shoulder is visible at the bottom edge, so no full physical person is clearly shown. Warm light falls on the golden ornaments against a dark background.2015-02-03December 23 20162016-12-23A deity murti stands in an ornate silver arched shrine, adorned with heavy gold jewellery, layered gold chains, a jewelled necklace and a blue crown. It holds a trident and is decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, purple and white flowers, with scattered petals on a green cloth below. No people are visible; the photo is a close view of the decorated murti during temple worship.2014-11-23December 23 20162016-12-23November 23 20142014-11-23February 03 20152015-02-03A photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, shown in a dark setting lit by warm light. The figure wears a tall ornate golden crown with red and green jewels and carries a long pointed spear or arrow shaft held diagonally across the body. The murti is draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and purple flowers, with a pink and gold shawl at the side. Ornate gold filigree backdrop panels frame the murti, and a gold lamp fixture is visible at the upper right.2015-04-29February 03 20152015-02-03February 16 20162016-02-16 +1 copiesNovember 23 20142014-11-23A gilded arched shrine holds a deity murti of Shiva with a crown, trident and a bull mount (nandi) at its base, adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands. A smaller figure stands beside it, both decorated with ornate gold jewellery. Golden floral carvings frame the arch, with a saffron cloth backdrop and a hanging orange cloth at the upper right. No people are visible.2016-12-18