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A photograph of a multi-armed goddess deity murti standing before a copper-framed arch on a stepped plinth, decorated with garlands of yellow, red, green, purple and white flowers. The murti wears a crown, a white and silver necklace, and a deep maroon sari, and holds a trident and other weapons in its many arms. A gilded lion figure sits at its base beside a pink-draped frame, with floral garlands and small brass vessels arranged in front. A banana-leaf canopy and a red-and-white painted structure form the background, with an open-air temple setting. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a multi-armed goddess murti decorated for worship, standing before a copper arched frame with floral garlands in yellow, orange, purple, green and red. The figure wears a maroon sari, silver jewelled necklaces and a crown, and holds a trident and other weapons in many hands. A golden lion stands at her base beside an empty pink-draped seat, with marigold and white garlands and small kalasha-style offerings in front. The setting appears to be a temple or ashram hall with a banana leaf overhead. No people are visible.2011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31A festival deity murti is displayed on a gold-and-copper ornate arch frame decorated with garlands of yellow, white, red, purple and green flowers. The multi-armed deity figure wears a red and maroon sari with a gold-patterned orange skirt, a jewelled silver collar and a crown, holding a trident and other weapons. It stands on a golden lion-shaped pedestal on a wooden platform. In the foreground a smaller golden-framed niche with a pink cloth backdrop holds two kalasha-like vessels wrapped in purple and white cloth, garlanded with orange and white flowers. Seated devotees in the background wear white and green, and a red-walled hall with palm leaves surrounds the scene.2011-12-31A decorated deity murti in a temple setting, adorned with a large arched backdrop of multicoloured flower garlands in yellow, purple, red, green and white. The figure wears a maroon sari with gold zari border, a silver and jewelled necklace set with red and green stones, and holds a silver trident. A golden lion figure stands in the foreground beside a copper-toned arched frame and a pink cloth backdrop. A red and orange garment is draped below. Partial banner text is visible at the right edge.2011-12-31A photograph of a goddess deity murti standing in an arched copper frame decorated with floral garlands in yellow, white, red, purple and green, with several arms holding weapons including a trident and a sword. The figure wears a red sari, an ornate silver-and-blue embellished necklace and a crown. A gilded lion-head pedestal and a pink cloth sit in front, with a banana plant and a temple doorway behind. A white-clad person stands partly visible at the right edge holding a vessel.2011-12-31A decorated utsava murti of a goddess stands on a golden lion-shaped vahana mounted on a wheeled gold-coloured cart. The figure wears a red and gold silk sari, a silver crown and a silver necklace, with raised hands holding ritual objects. Her arch-shaped backdrop is draped with layered garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, white jasmine and purple and pink flowers. Brass oil lamps and a gold ceremonial fan stand at the sides, and a green cloth covers the seat. No people are visible in the scene.2011-11-28A multi-armed goddess murti stands decorated with flower garlands in yellow, white, red, purple and green arranged in a tall arch behind her. She wears a crown set with jewels, a dark blue velvet blouse under layers of gem-studded gold and silver necklaces, and a maroon sari with gold borders. She holds a silver trident and a sword among her many arms, each arm adorned with bangles, and a pink rose rests at her feet on an orange cloth. Golden ornamental metalwork frames the scene at the bottom. No people are visible.2011-12-31A deity murti stands on a gilded lion-shaped pedestal before a gold carved arch with a green silk backdrop. The murti wears a red and gold garment, layered silver-toned jewellery and a tall crown, and holds a long spear or vel upright. Thick garlands in red, yellow, white, purple and green drape from the arch over the figure.2011-09-28November 27 20112011-11-27A 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.2011-11-27