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Photograph of a decorated shrine with ornate gold and silver ceremonial structures. On the right stands a small deity murti dressed in a deep maroon garment with a pink border, adorned with a jeweled crown, a sparkling necklace and a raised hand holding a staff. Behind and around it are yellow marigold garlands, red flowers, blue and gold drapery and sequined decorations. On the left, a gilded arched canopy frames a smaller figure covered by a red cloth with a pearl-studded collar. No living people are visible.

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Jun 09 2017March 04 20132013-03-04 +2 copiesPhoto 11731735March 10 20152015-03-10A richly gilded shrine interior with an ornate golden throne-like altar at the centre, topped by a decorative canopy. A deity murti sits on the altar draped in red cloth and heavy garlands of pink and orange flowers. Golden lion and elephant figures flank the platform, with brass kalasha-style lamps and oil lamps in front, a small floral arrangement and offerings on red mats. Golden pillars, umbrellas and colourful banners frame the scene. No people are visible.2020-07-05Photo 11739143A small bronze-coloured deity murti stands in a carved copper-toned throne with an arched back, dressed in a red sari-like cloth and layered white bead necklaces with a gold pendant and ornate chest ornament. Its right hand is raised in blessing. In the foreground, blurred brass kalasha-style vessels and a white floral offering sit near a dark bowl, while the background shows embroidered orange and purple fabrics decorated with gold and jewelled motifs, and a red garland. No people are visible.2013-04-10July 28 20132013-07-28Ornate golden shrine canopy with a red silk backdrop frames three deity murtis seated on a gold and yellow cushioned throne. The central figure wears a jewelled crown, pearl necklaces, a red and gold garment and raises hands in blessing. Flanking figures wear bejewelled crowns, elaborate necklaces and colourful dresses. Gold and orange ornamentation fills the scene, with a white tent ceiling above. The setting suggests a temple or ritual hall with decorated murtis rather than living people.2016-12-05April 30 20202020-04-30A golden metal deity murti of a standing goddess stands against an ornate golden arched prabhavali with carved yalis and foliage. She wears a red silk sari with a gold-bordered hem, a tall crown, a red tilak, and layered strands of pearl garlands with red stone pendants and gold necklaces. She holds a lotus-shaped object in one raised hand, and a pink hibiscus flower lies at the base. Stone wall behind.2012-05-09November 28 20172017-11-28