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A deity murti. The murti wears a jeweled gold crown, large earrings, layered gold and multicolored gemstone necklaces, and a red garment. It holds a golden ritual implement in one hand. Green leaf garlands frame the arrangement.

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A gilded statue of a seated deity murti is richly adorned for worship, framed by a large arch of red roses and green leaves with white flower garlands. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and gem-studded necklaces, red silk garments with a purple-edged cloth, and holds a ceremonial staff. Gold pillars and green peacock-like decorations flank the altar. No physical people are visible.2012-05-01A gold-faced deity murti. It is framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine strands and green leaves arranged in bands behind and around it. A tall green palm-like pole stands at the right edge. No people are visible.2008-10-01May 01 20122012-05-01A seated deity murti. The figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by red roses, green leaves, white flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with carved golden arches and gilded pillars behind. Two green-and-gold peacock figures flank the seat, and purple flower strands hang on the pillars. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-01October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01A gilded deity murti. The murti is surrounded by dense bands of red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves and white jasmine garlands. A silver peacock figure with a spear stands at the left. The image is a close photograph of the decorated murti during Navaratri festivities, with no people visible.2008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01A gold deity murti of a goddess is decorated for festival worship, framed by dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. She wears an ornate gold crown with red and green gem accents, a gold face mask, layered jewelled necklaces, and a blue-and-gold ornamented bodice, with white jasmine garlands draped over her shoulders. Gold ceremonial weapons and a tall palm-like pole stand beside her, and a jewelled gold shield-like ornament sits at her chest. No physical people are visible.2008-10-01A golden deity murti decorated for Navaratri Brahmotsavam sits in front of a backdrop of red roses and yellow and green flower bands. The face is gold with a red bindi, and the murti wears a jewelled crown with a red gem, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and rich jewelled armlets. A white jasmine garland drapes over the shoulders and crown. A silver peacock-headed ornament stands at the left edge. The scene is lit against a dark background. No people are visible.2008-10-01