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A night photograph of a deity murti (a statue of a goddess with a trident) decorated with a dense, arched garland of red, pink, yellow and purple flowers. The figure wears a red and gold sari, a crown, a white flower necklace and a golden ornament. A long trident rests against the figure's side. A gold-coloured stand and an orange cloth hang beside it, with a red pillar and a potted plant in the dark background. No people are visible.

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November 27 20112011-11-27March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02A temple deity murti stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana base, draped in layers of red, yellow, pink, purple and white flower garlands. The goddess holds a silver trident and wears a jeweled crown, white flower necklaces and a red silk sari with gold border, set against an ornate gold arch and a green cloth backdrop. Behind it, two gilded deity figures are visible in a shrine. No physical people are visible.2011-11-27March 02 20132013-03-02A photograph of a deity murti in a gilded shrine niche, richly decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, white jasmine and green leaves framing the figure. The murti wears a tall crown, a gold trident is held in one hand, and it is adorned with layered jewelled necklaces, a green silk skirt and a blue draped cloth behind. Ornate gold repoussé work surrounds the niche, with a painted red and blue border panel at right.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02February 25 20162016-02-25October 01 20082008-10-01A photograph of a decorated deity murti, apparently a goddess, seated in a golden shrine niche. The figure holds a trident in one hand and has a raised hand, wears a tall crown, jewelled necklaces and a green and gold skirt. The figure is framed by thick garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers, with ornate gold carving and red and blue textile panels around the altar.2013-03-02November 26 20112011-11-26 +1 copiesA deity murti of a seated goddess is displayed in a golden arched shrine on a procession palanquin, decorated with multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, red, white, green and purple. She wears a green blouse, an orange-gold silk sari, a silver necklace and a crown, and holds a trident and a bell-like ritual object. Red satin drapes the seat, with orange banners edged in teal and red floral patterns on either side. Palm trees and an open sky appear behind. No people are visible.2013-03-02 +1 copies