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Close photo of a golden deity murti's face and jeweled crown, decorated with a green-and-pearl embellished headdress, gold tilak, red kumkum on the forehead, and white and red beaded jewelry. A bare arm in the foreground, with a red thread wrist band, touches the murti's forehead in a blessing gesture. Yellow and red flower garlands rest below, with green leaves at the right and a striped navy-and-gold textile behind. The background is warmly lit.

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Close-up of a gilded deity murti's face adorned with an ornate jeweled crown set with green stones and pearls, a gold forehead ornament, red lips, and pearl and gem earrings. A human hand with a red thread wrist band rests gently against the murti's forehead in a devotional gesture. Yellow and orange flower garlands and green leaves surround the face, and striped ornamental fabric with bright sparkle appears in the background.2018-12-22 +1 copiesA close photograph of a golden utsava murti, a processional metal deity image with a tall gold crown and gold face, wearing a gold garment set with ornaments. Its chest and shoulders are draped in long garlands of yellow marigolds, white flowers, purple blooms and red roses arranged in bands. A human hand with bare arm, visible only at the left edge, is raised and touching the murti's forehead in a blessing or abhishekam gesture. Golden ornate arches and a red cloth form the background.2009-12-23A close photo of a gilded deity murti decorated with a jeweled crown of red, green and white stones and a long black hair braid, wearing an orange cloth and gold ornaments and necklaces. A hand holding a wooden stick or brush touches the murti's face at the left. Marigold garlands in yellow, orange and red surround the murti, with ornate gold carving behind it.2009-07-07Close-up photo of a golden deity murti with large painted eyes, red lips and a red-orange headdress decorated with a jeweled ornament and pearl strands. A person's hand with fingers extended touches the murti's forehead or cheek area. Yellow marigold garlands and green foliage fill the lower left, and gold ornaments with pearls and jeweled earrings adorn the figure on the right.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA close photograph of a silver deity murti with a gold crown, adorned with red and white rose garlands, yellow marigold strands and white jasmine. A woman's hand, wearing a green-stoned ring and gold bangles, touches the murti's face. Beside it is a brown silk sari with a blue and gold border and paisley-style woven motifs. A gold-coloured ornament and jewelled necklaces with red stones lie at the base. No people's faces are visible and no a person candidate appears in the frame.2012-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 23 20092009-12-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesJune 30 20092009-06-30Close view of two metallic deity murtis dressed for worship in front of gold-orange draped fabric. The nearer murti wears a jewelled crown of red, green and white stones, large pearl-style earrings, a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow marigolds and green leaves. The murti behind wears a green and red headcloth and red lips, and holds a green-and-gold sceptre or weapon in a raised hand. The image is a photo of statues, not people.2011-12-31February 05 20132013-02-05December 23 20092009-12-23A close photograph of a gilded deity murti with a large golden face, painted eyes, a jeweled crown with pearls and red stones, and ornate jeweled earrings and nose ring. A human hand. Yellow marigold garlands and a gold-embossed arch frame the murti against dark red drapery.2009-12-24