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A golden metal murti of a deity, shown in close view, wears a green, red and pink silk turban decorated with jewelled brooches. It has elaborate jewelled earrings, layered necklaces and a large crystal-encrusted arm ornament, and holds a golden trident. Yellow and purple flower garlands surround it against a dark backdrop with an ornate gold arch above. No physical people are visible.

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Close photograph of a golden metal deity murti decorated for a festival procession. The face has red lips, painted eyes and a red-and-gold forehead mark, and it wears a multicoloured turban wrapped in green, pink and red silk with jewelled brooches. Heavy layered jewellery covers the chest, including a rhinestone-studded sacred hand or shield-like ornament, and jewelled earrings hang from the ears. A golden trident stands at the left against garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple flowers, with a gilded arch framing the top. No physical people are visible.2008-12-28December 28 20082008-12-28Close side view of a gilded metal deity murti decorated with jewelled ornaments. The figure wears a tall jewelled crown with multicoloured stones, a bright orange-red turban or cloth wrap, a diamond-studded necklace and ear ornaments. It holds a golden trident in one hand, while the other hand is raised in an elaborately stone-set abhaya gesture. Fresh yellow and red flower garlands hang at the shoulder, with a deep maroon velvet backdrop and gold-carved arch behind. A carved fiery flame motif appears at the right edge. No living people are visible.2009-12-16July 20 20102010-07-20December 28 20082008-12-28A golden deity murti is seated before deep red draped curtains, wearing an orange and red patterned turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown. The face is polished gold with painted eyes and red lips. The figure wears a green silk garment under layered gold and jeweled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and large jeweled earrings. Its right hand is raised in a beaded, jewel-studded abhaya gesture, and a golden trident leans at its side. Colorful marigold and flower garlands hang at the left edge, and a golden kalasha-like vessel sits at the right. The photo is a close-up of the murti with a gold-framed arch above. This is a statue, not a living person, so no physical people are present.2010-10-13Close-up photograph of a golden deity murti or statue wearing a green and red bandhani-patterned turban with a jeweled brow ornament. The figure is adorned with a dense white and gold jeweled necklace, a heavy jeweled armour-like chest piece, and a large ornate earring. A white jasmine garland with red flower accents drapes over the shoulder. A golden trident-like staff rests at the left edge, and a deep red garment is visible beneath the jewelry against a teal drape in the background. No living people are visible.2009-06-30December 28 20082008-12-28A gilded metal deity murti. The face is golden with red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing a vivid orange turban topped with an ornate jeweled crown. It wears a green garment with layered rudraksha malas, a large red and green gemstone necklace and jeweled earrings. One hand holds a golden trident decorated with white and green stones, and the other holds a gold kalasha-like vessel with greenery. Marigold garlands in yellow, red and purple hang at the left edge. No living people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesJuly 20 20102010-07-20A gilded metal murti of a deity with an orange-red turban, a jeweled crown topped with a crescent moon, and a face with painted eyes and red lips. The figure wears heavy jeweled necklaces, a green and red pendant, large earrings and a jeweled gauntlet-like hand covering. One hand holds a gold trident and the other holds a small ornate staff, set against a red velvet curtain. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang at the left, and a tray with small brass figures and green-tipped items sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15A metal murti of a deity with a polished copper-toned face, painted red lips and kohl-lined eyes, wearing an orange turban and a jeweled crown with gem-studded ornaments. Ornate jewelled earrings, layered beaded necklaces, and rudraksha-style mala beads adorn the figure, dressed in a green and gold garment. The left hand holds a golden trident while the right hand is raised in a blessing gesture with a jeweled, beaded glove. Red velvet drapes frame the murti, with yellow and purple flower garlands at the lower edge. No living people are visible.2010-09-07