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A gilded metal utsava murti of a deity is seated under a wooden canopy on a procession vehicle. The figure wears a tall, conical crown decorated with red, green and white stones and a red flower at its side, large gold earrings, and a bronze-brown and maroon silk garment with gold zari border. Thick garlands of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers drape its shoulders and chest, and a green-leaf wrapped stick or staff is held in its hand, which is adorned with stacked silver bangles. Behind it stands a carved golden wooden canopy and bright outdoor foliage. No physical people are visible.

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Close photo of a golden metal deity murti in a procession setting, shown from below under a carved wooden canopy. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown set with white, green and red stones, a pink flower tucked above the ear, and a large garland of white jasmine blossoms with red and yellow flowers draped over the shoulders. Its hand holds a green leaf-wrapped stalk against the face, and a purple and gold brocade cloth is visible at the lower left. Trees and bright sky appear at the right edge. A date stamp reads 11.18.2008 in the corner.2008-11-18A close side view of a golden metal deity murti seated under a carved wooden canopy on a procession vehicle. The figure wears a tall, ornate crown studded with red, green and white stones, a red flower behind the crown, and a rust-gold brocade garment. White jasmine garlands and yellow and red flower garlands drape the shoulders, and the murti holds a green leaf-wrapped stick at its mouth with jewelled bangles on the wrist. Trees and dry foliage appear in the background. No living people are visible.A photograph of a metal deity murti on a wooden procession structure. The murti wears a tall jeweled crown studded with white, red and green stones, a red flower above the ear, and a gold-brown brocade garment. Thick white jasmine garlands and red and yellow flower garlands drape the figure, and a green leaf-wrapped stalk is held near the face. Carved wooden canopy beams and a tree are visible behind. No physical people are visible.A close-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti with a jewelled crown, pink and green stones, a rose tucked above the crown, and a large nose ring. Surrounding the face are white jasmine garlands and yellow and red marigold or celosia flower garlands. Green betel leaves wrapped around areca-like sticks with decorative tooth-like patterns are held against the murti's mouth area. Trees are blurred in the background.A close photograph of a golden metal deity murti standing under a wooden canopy beside a red cloth backdrop. The murti wears a tall jeweled conical crown set with pink, red and green stones, large jeweled earrings, and layered necklaces of gems. It is draped in white jasmine garlands interwoven with yellow and red flowers, with a green leaf stem tucked at its shoulder. One hand holds a small object near the chest. Trees and a banner are visible outside. A timestamp reading 11:11 and 11.18.2008 appears on the right edge. No living people are visible.2008-11-18Close photograph of a gilded metal deity murti face adorned with a jeweled crown of red, green and white stones, a red rose tucked above the crown, a jeweled nose ring and earrings. White jasmine garlands, yellow marigold and red celosia flower garlands surround the neck. A bundle of betel-leaf cones wrapped with white and red flower buds and teeth-like rows of petals is held in front of the face. A timestamp reads 11.18.2008 11.40 along the left edge. No people are visible.2008-11-18November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of a gilded metal deity murti decorated for worship. The face is polished gold with arched brows, a red-tinted mouth, a nose ring and a forehead tilak. A tall jeweled crown set with white, red and green stones rises above it, with pink flowers tucked at the side. Ornate jeweled earrings, a layered jeweled necklace and a long garland of white jasmine, yellow and red flowers and green leaves hang across the chest. A red cloth backdrop and carved gold architecture frame the image, and the metal hand holds a green leaf. A date stamp reads 11 18 2008 11:46 at the lower left.2008-11-18November 18 20082008-11-18 +1 copiesClose-up photo of a gilded metal deity murti with a large face, wearing an ornate jewelled crown set with red, green and pink stones and a red-stone nose ring. A pink rose is tucked above the crown at left, and the murti is draped in white jasmine garlands, yellow marigolds and red flowers, with a green leaf-wrapped stalk laid across the chest. A red cloth backdrop and a red-and-gold silk garment frame the figure. Orange date stamp at lower left reads 11.18.2008 11:50. No people are visible.2008-11-18A close-up photograph of a golden metal deity murti of a goddess, its face polished bright with red lips and a red bindi. The murti wears an ornate jewelled crown set with green and red stones, large pink and white earrings, a nose ring, and layered jewelled necklaces over a red and gold garment. White jasmine garlands and yellow and red flower garlands drape the figure, with green leaves at the left. Behind it hang a red cloth and carved wooden architecture, with a view of trees outside. A timestamp reading 11:12 and the date 11/18/2008 appears along the right edge.2008-11-18