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Close photograph of a gold deity murti decorated for worship, wearing a large crown of pearls, red coral beads and gold-toned stones, with a pink and white flower garland draped across the chest and a gold shoulder ornament. Gilded ornaments and jewelled pendants fill the frame, and a gold-brown silk cloth with metallic thread lies beside it. Partial hands of an attendant appear at the lower edge, and a gold-embroidered black fabric edge runs along the top.

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December 17 20162016-12-17A decorated deity murti. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with red and green stones, a red-and-gold ornamented necklace, a teal blue garment, and a long garland of white flowers arches overhead. Large round red-and-white jewelled ornaments hang at the shoulders and chest, and a red tilak-like mark is on the forehead. Ornate golden and jewelled arm pieces frame the figure. No physical people are visible.2016-12-05Photograph of a dressed deity murti group on a lavender cloth in an ornate gilt frame, with yellow and red marigold garlands and a pearl necklace. The central figure is clothed in a red and green silk garment with heavy gold ornaments and a large ornate crown-like headdress. To the right, a bronze figure in an orange turban and ornaments holds a trident-like staff. A smaller figure in a black and silver head covering sits at lower right, and a brass lamp stand appears at left. No physical people are visible.2014-09-07January 08 20172017-01-08A decorated deity murti is seated between two large golden-yellow cushioned bolsters encrusted with rhinestone bands, sequins and pearl-like beadwork. The murti has a dark face with a vertical tilak, large crown-like headdress with red and green gemstones, ornate earrings, layered gold necklaces and a blue and gold jewelled breastplate. A purple beaded sash crosses the chest. Behind are a gold-embossed frame, red draped fabric and other metal ritual items. No people are visible.2016-12-05A decorated deity murti stands in a shrine framed by dense garlands of pink, red, yellow and white flowers, with purple accents and green leaves. The figure wears a brown and red cloth wrap, a brown turban-like headdress with a decorative gold-and-red brooch, and an ornate beaded and jewelled costume with red, teal and green stones. It stands on a gold lion-faced pedestal, and a photo credit appears in the lower right corner.2017-06-08September 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a deity murti decorated for worship, with a gilded golden face and hand, and a black stone form with a white-painted face at right. The figures are draped in red and gold silk and garlanded with red roses, yellow marigolds, and green leaf garlands. Ornate golden crowns and jeweled necklaces with green and blue stones adorn the murtis. No people are visible.2017-01-08Close view of a gold-faced deity murti. Its raised hands hold pink lotus flowers on green stems. The figure is framed by dense garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple globe flowers, with pink petals below. No physical people are visible.2012-10-18July 31 20132013-07-31April 26 20182018-04-26 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20172017-09-26 +1 copies