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A photograph of a gold-coloured metal deity murti. The murti has a serene face with a vertical tilak and a raised hand gesture. Behind it stand blurred people in white clothes and an orange-clad figure at the left edge, with a white barrier behind. No living person is clearly identifiable as a focal subject.

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A photograph of a metal deity murti of Lord Shiva's consort form, a standing figure with a silver-toned face, a tall jeweled crown decorated with green and purple stones and a dangling pearl ornament, and heavy layered necklaces of diamond-like stones, emeralds and rubies over a deep purple velvet garment. A gold pendant hangs at the chest. One arm is raised holding a hand gesture, and a thread is tied at the wrist. The murti stands on a gold-trimmed platform, with a blurred background of white cloth and a metal hand visible at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2011-12-20KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 5/21/20222022-05-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a bronze-toned metal murti of a deity standing before a red and gold silk backdrop. The figure wears an elaborate gold crown set with red, green and clear stones and pearl drops, plus a blue cloth draped over the shoulders, layered jewelled necklaces in blue, red, green and white stones, and a purple satin skirt. A red kumkum mark is on the forehead. The murti holds a jewelled object with a red stone in one hand and a tall ornate stand is visible below. No living people are present.2024-08-20September 18 20182018-09-18A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing in a temple hall, adorned with an ornate jeweled golden crown with red and green gems, a black cloth headpiece, a dense multi-strand necklace of gold coins, pearls, and red and green stone-studded pendants, and a maroon garment with gold border bands. The murti holds a pink lotus flower in one hand, and a tall flame-shaped metal torch is raised on the left edge. Green leaves and a brass pot blur in the foreground, with a red and gold shrine backdrop. No people are physically present in the scene.2014-07-11Photo 11715221A metal murti of a standing deity with a bronze-toned body and a smiling face, wearing an ornate jeweled crown with red and green stones and a pearl, a gold and diamond-style chest pendant, layered necklaces, a green waist sash and a red brocade dhoti. Long dark braids fall beside the body; one hand is raised in abhaya mudra. Red velvet drapes and a gilded pedestal with red-gold fabric stand behind. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue and should be read as deity murti.2022-07-24 +1 copiesA bronze-toned standing statue of a deity murti on a pedestal stands in a temple shrine. The figure wears a gold and jewelled crown with pearl strands, a red bindi, a jewelled necklace with red and green stones, and a gold jewelled waist belt with pearl drops. The lower body is draped in a gold and magenta brocade silk cloth with blue border and floral motifs. A pink silk drape and white flower garlands are visible behind, with a red curtain on the right.2021-03-09 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 6/9/20222022-06-09 +1 copiesA golden metal deity murti stands in a smoky, red-draped shrine. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown with a dangling tassel, a white jasmine garland around the crown, and a dense layering of silver-toned and jewelled necklaces over a dark maroon velvet garment. Garlands of yellow and maroon flowers and white jasmine drape the shoulders and hang to the ground. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Incense smoke drifts across the frame, and a brass lamp tray with an oil lamp sits at the lower right. A partial brass figure with a trident-like object is visible at the left edge.2011-12-20May 12 20082008-05-12A metal deity murti stands on a dark stone pedestal in a temple shrine. The figure has a tall jeweled crown with red, green and white stones, a red gem on the forehead, and dark matted locks falling to the back. It wears a maroon velvet shoulder covering over an orange blouse, a jeweled necklace and layered garlands in purple, green and red, and purple silk trousers with ankle bangles. In one raised hand it holds a small jeweled vessel with a red stone. Behind it hang gold and brown brocade drapes, and pink cloth lies at the base. No people are visible.2024-02-10