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A photograph of a decorated deity murti on a red-draped altar, flanked by two standing figure statues in orange garments with ornate gold jewellery. The central murti wears a tall gold crown, a layered gold necklace of coins, and a green and gold blouse, and holds ceremonial staffs. Garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers frame the altar, and a brass lamp stands in front. The scene contains no visible live people.

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A decorated deity murti of a standing figure with a golden crown and red-and-orange turban, holding a trident-like staff and a mace-like weapon, dressed in ornate jewelled red and white garments and heavy flower garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it on either side, also adorned with red-and-gold embroidered clothing, crowns and garlands. A deep red silk cloth forms the backdrop within an ornate gilded arch with carved peacock motifs. No physical people are visible.2016-11-06November 06 20162016-11-06November 29 20112011-11-29 +1 copiesPhoto 11728754 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti stands at centre in a gilded arched shrine, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, an orange and red embroidered garment, and a gold-and-red border, holding a staff with a jewelled head and a small flag. Two flanking figures, also richly adorned with jewelled crowns, necklaces and red and gold silk garments, stand on either side, framed by a gold-trimmed mandap. Purple and gold textiles drape the base. No physical people are visible, so the figures are statues.2015-09-10December 25 20132013-12-25 +1 copiesThree ornate metal deity murtis stand on a decorated platform, garlanded with thick bands of flowers in green, red, orange, white, purple and yellow. The central figure wears a tall crown and a jewelled necklace and holds a staff. The two flanking figures wear crowns and jewellery, one in a red and gold sari-like cloth. Behind them a seated white statue in orange robes sits on a golden throne with a red drape. Brass oil lamps and a small brass figure appear at the sides, and a microphone stands at the lower left.2010-11-12A deity murti stands centrally, decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, green leaves and white flower strands, and dressed in silver embellishment set with red stones. It wears a tall jewelled crown and an orange-red turban, and holds a trident-like staff and a ceremonial sword or spear. Two smaller attendant murtis flank it, also in silver jewelled garments with red and pink floral offerings. A red and gold draped backdrop and an ornate gold arch frame the scene. The image is an offering-decorated murti, not a live person.2016-11-06A brass or gilt metal deity murti stands centrally on a decorated platform in front of an ornate gold-leaf backdrop with a red velvet curtain. The central figure wears a tall jewelled crown, a red and gold garment, and holds a staff, with one hand raised in abhaya gesture. Two companion figures flank it, each in green and gold embellished garments with jewelled crowns. All three are heavily garlanded with white jasmine strands and red, yellow and orange flower garlands, and the scene is set up for a temple-style ceremonial display. No living people are visible.2015-04-30February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesOctober 04 20162016-10-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated deity murti seated under an ornate gilded silver arch with a red cloth backdrop and a multicoloured fringed canopy overhead. The central figure wears an orange turban, a jewelled crown, and heavily ornamented embellished robes with a shimmering skirt; two smaller attendant figures flank it, also adorned. Thick garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flowers drape over the figures. In front stand brass vessels, jewelled necklaces and an oil lamp on a silver tray over a red brocade cloth. No people are visible in the scene.2016-11-06