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A seated deity murti is decorated for a festival, framed by a large arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands. The figure wears a gold crown with a pearl-studded ornament, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a pink skirt with gold border. Green sleeves and white flower garlands adorn the arms, and the hands hold a trident-like staff and a lotus-topped rod. A tall palm branch stands at the right beside an ornate red and gold canopy with floral embroidery. The background is a dark velvet drape with a red and gold ceiling overhead. No people are visible.

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A richly decorated deity murti seated on a throne-like platform framed by an arch of red, yellow and green flower garlands. The figure wears layered silver and gold jewellery, a jewelled crown, and a pink silk garment with gold borders. Its green-sleeved arms hold ceremonial emblems including a staff and a conch-like object, and a tall palm-leaf stand rises at the right. Dense flower garlands and a red and white canopy surround the figure. No physical people are visible in the frame.2008-10-01A decorated deity murti seated frontally on a throne fully enclosed by a dense arch of red roses, yellow marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. The figure wears a tall gold crown with a central finial, heavy layered gold necklaces set with jewels, gold armlets and bangles, a purple and red garment and a red silk skirt bordered in gold. It holds a trident-like staff and other gold implements, while a tall green-leafed palm stalk stands beside the throne. A kalasha-style canopy appears above and a red-and-gold cloth hangs at the left edge. Ceremonial floral decoration suggests a temple darshan display.2008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01October 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.2008-10-01October 01 20082008-10-01A richly decorated deity murti seated in a dark shrine, adorned with a gold crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and red and gold garments. Fresh garlands of red, yellow and green flowers form an arch behind the figure, and tall palm fronds rise on either side. Ornate gold kalasha-style ornaments and umbrella-like canopies frame the image, and a small oil lamp glows at the lower left. No people are visible in the scene.2008-10-01