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A temple deity murti stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana base, draped in layers of red, yellow, pink, purple and white flower garlands. The goddess holds a silver trident and wears a jeweled crown, white flower necklaces and a red silk sari with gold border, set against an ornate gold arch and a green cloth backdrop. Behind it, two gilded deity figures are visible in a shrine. No physical people are visible.

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November 27 20112011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27A decorated utsava murti of a goddess stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana mounted on a wheeled gold-coloured cart. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari, a silver crown and a silver necklace, with raised hands holding ritual objects. Her arch-shaped backdrop is draped with layered garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple and pink flowers. Brass oil lamps and a gold ceremonial fan stand at the sides, and a green cloth covers the seat. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-28November 30 20112011-11-30 +1 copiesNovember 27 20112011-11-27September 28 20112011-09-28A deity murti of a goddess stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana base within an ornate gold arched frame. She wears a red sari and layered silver and gold jewellery, with a tall crown and earrings, and holds a silver trident-like spear. She is covered in dense garlands of red, yellow, purple, white and green flowers, with a green cloth draped behind. Brass oil lamps and potted plants sit at the edges of the room, and a purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner.2011-09-28December 10 20112011-12-10A deity murti stands on a gilded lion-shaped pedestal before a gold carved arch with a green silk backdrop. The murti wears a red and gold garment, layered silver-toned jewellery and a tall crown, and holds a long spear or vel upright. Thick garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green drape from the arch over the figure.2011-09-28A deity murti of a goddess in a red and orange sari stands on a golden vahana-like base, holding a trident in one hand, adorned with silver jewelry, a tall crown and a heavy garland of red, yellow, white, purple and green flowers. The murti is framed by an ornate gold-toned arch with a green fabric backdrop, flanked by golden lion or mythical animal sculptures and potted palms. No people are visible in the scene.2011-09-28A photograph of a deity murti standing on an orange-cushioned pedestal at the centre of the frame, dressed with a long garland of orange, yellow, green, maroon and white flowers and jewelled ornaments. Gold lion-shaped vahanas or mounts flank the base, with ornate gold-tone lion and bird figures and a gilt chair frame. Behind it hang patterned fabrics and a dark curtain, and a gold trident and other ceremonial items sit on the left, with a wooden cabinet decorated in gold. No people are visible.2010-11-12A photograph of a deity murti in a temple setting, seated on a golden lion-shaped vahana stand with a green cloth seat. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari, a tall crown, a large white beaded necklace and gold ornaments, and holds a trident-like staff. The murti is framed by a thick garland of yellow marigolds, red roses, purple and white flowers, and green leaves, with an orange cloth behind and an ornate gilded arch above.2011-12-04 +1 copies