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Close view of a decorated deity murti of Shiva with a cobra hood (naga) behind its head, adorned with a red-and-green garland, an orange turban-like headdress, a jewelled silver band across the forehead, rudraksha beads, and green and white stone pendant earrings. A red and gold silk cloth is wrapped around the lower figure, sitting on a silver-gold pedestal. Behind it stand other figures in maroon and purple garments with gold borders and yellow flower garlands.

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A close photograph of a deity murti. Five golden cobra hoods with green gemstone pendants arch above, with a sprig of green leaves at the top. A layered garland of red roses and yellow marigolds hangs over both shoulders, and a strand of rudraksha beads drapes down the front. A silver jeweled band and a silver-threaded necklace complete the adornment. No physical people are visible, only the decorated murti and a gold and red background.2011-09-13Close-up of a deity murti, a bronze-coloured figure with a large hooded cobra canopy of five serpent heads, adorned with green stone pendant earrings. The head is wrapped in an orange cloth, draped with a yellow marigold garland and a red rose garland. The body wears a deep maroon silk cloth with a gold border, rudraksha beads, a jewelled gold waistband and gold armlets. Only the murti is shown, so no physical people are visible.2013-03-02A decorated murti of a deity dressed for worship, its face and head covered by an orange cloth wrapped in a turban-like fold. A gold five-hooded serpent canopy (naga kudai) with green stone drops arches over it. Garlands of yellow flowers and red blooms drape down both sides, and strands of rudraksha beads and a silver-thread sacred cord hang across the body. A pink and gold-bordered silk garment and silver bangles adorn the figure. The setting is a warm, red-toned temple interior with gold ornamentation behind. No people are visible.2011-11-01February 27 20132013-02-27 +1 copiesA deity murti of Kalabairava, dressed and adorned for worship. The murti wears an orange-saffron turban with a central jewelled brooch, a large golden crown-like headdress with green gem-set pendants, and a golden-hued kavacha armor. Dark rudraksha mala beads hang across the chest over a red cloth, with garlands of pink and white flowers draped on both sides. A gold canopy-shaped backdrop and a red and gold draped cloth frame the scene, with a pink fabric beneath. No people are visible.2012-11-06 +1 copiesApril 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesA decorated deity murti of a serpent-hooded form is the central subject, seen from the front. Five gold cobra hoods rise behind the head, with green leaves, a golden and orange turban-like cloth wrapped over the top, and a silver-studded band across the forehead. Thick garlands of red roses and yellow marigolds hang over the shoulders and arms. A red-and-gold silk cloth covers the body, with a gold coiled serpent form around the base. Red satin draping and blurred sparkling decorations fill the background. No people are visible.2010-11-09August 03 20132013-08-03July 05 20132013-07-05 +1 copiesSeptember 19 20112011-09-19August 15 20142014-08-15A decorated deity murti of Shiva-form shown in a close-up photograph, wrapped in an orange-saffron cloth draped over its head and shoulders. A gold five-hooded cobra canopy with green gemstone drops hangs above it. Strands of white pearls, a jewelled gold collar and a red-stoned pendant adorn the figure, and red roses and white flower garlands encircle the base and sides. A gold cylindrical pedestal sits below. Blurred people in blue, pink and purple garments appear in the background, partly visible at the edges, not clearly countable.2011-10-01