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A golden-gilded throne with a red cushioned seat holds a decorated deity murti of a female form in a turquoise and gold silk sari, wearing a silver crown with a red tilak, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and multiple garlands of red-orange marigolds and white jasmine. A green parrot perches on the left hand, and an ornate gold backdrop and dark red curtain surround the figure on stage.

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A decorated murti of a female deity seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back against a dark maroon curtain. The figure wears a turquoise blue sari with gold border, a white crown with a red bindi, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and long garlands of orange and pink flowers with white jasmine. A green parrot perches on her raised hand. The statue is the only figure in the scene.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back. The figure wears a turquoise blue silk sari with gold border, a silver crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a green parrot on the raised hand. Thick garlands of orange marigolds and white jasmine drape the figure. The gilded throne arch is carved with floral scrollwork, and a yellow and turquoise wall and dark drape form the background.2013-05-12May 12 20132013-05-12A decorated deity murti of a goddess stands on a gold arched pedestal against a teal wall and dark curtain. She wears a silver crown, blue silk sari with gold borders, layered red and white flower garlands, heavy gold and jewelled necklaces, and holds a silver hand-object. A green parrot figure is perched at her shoulder, and a green and gold silk cloth drapes behind her. A partially visible person stands at the lower right edge.2013-05-12A golden deity murti, a goddess figure, sits in a richly decorated shrine before a red velvet curtain and an ornate gold arch. The figure wears a conical jewelled crown, large jewelled earrings, a nose ring, layered gold and gemstone necklaces with a large red stone pendant, and a teal brocade garment. Its raised hand holds a golden staff or sceptre topped by a small green parrot, and a garland of yellow marigolds and red roses hangs over one shoulder. No physical people are visible.2010-11-09A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess stands before a deep maroon velvet backdrop, decorated for a festival. She wears a royal blue silk blouse and blue-and-purple brocade skirt with gold zari borders, layered gold and multicoloured stone necklaces, a large green-and-white stone collar, jewelled earrings, and a black crown with jewelled ornaments. She holds a green sprig in one raised hand and a gold staff or stem in the other, with a red flower garland draped down her side. A gold peacock-shaped vessel with green stone-set motifs sits at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2009-06-17A golden metal deity murti is seated in a temple setting, wearing a blue silk sari with an ornate jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and multiple red rose garlands draped over the shoulders and arms. Green leaf garlands surround the neck. The murti holds a silver ritual implement topped with a pink flower and a green leaf in one hand, with pearl bangles on the wrist. A golden cloth backdrop and stone pillar frame the image. Pink and white flowers rest in the lap. No physical people are visible.2011-11-05A bronze-toned deity murti, a goddess figure, is adorned for worship in a shrine niche framed by gold-embossed arch and green shimmering curtain. She wears a tall jewelled crown, layered gold and gemstone necklaces, and a red-and-orange silk sari. A green parrot-shaped ornament rests at her shoulder, and white jasmine garlands with red flower garlands drape her body. A teal silk cloth arches behind her, and red and yellow flowers lie at her feet. No people are visible.2013-03-08October 01 20112011-10-01A standing metal deity murti of a goddess. She wears a silver necklace set with pink and white stones and a pendant with a red gem. Her right hand holds a lotus-like object while the left hangs down. Behind her is an ornate gilded arch with carved makara and foliage, set against a gold cloth and red patterned hanging. The image appears to be a decorated temple or shrine display rather than a person.2010-08-30A seated deity murti. The figure sits on a throne-like seat framed by red roses, green leaves, white flower garlands and yellow marigolds, with carved golden arches and gilded pillars behind. Two green-and-gold peacock figures flank the seat, and purple flower strands hang on the pillars. No people are visible in the scene.2012-05-01