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A close view of a decorated deity murti seated in a gilded throne with a cobra-hood style back and ornate golden finials. The figure wears a bright orange-red turban with gold border, multiple garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers and green leaves, rudraksha-style beads, and a jeweled armband. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground, and magenta and teal silk cloth drapes the scene. No physical people are visible.

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February 20 20132013-02-20February 21 20132013-02-21A dark stone deity murti dressed for worship, adorned with a gilded naga hood of five cobra heads set with green gem drops, an orange and red turban, a jewelled diamond-style crown band, and a garland of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers draping both sides. Gold-embellished maroon and red silk cloth and a white cloth cover the seat beneath, with gold layered pedestal rings below.2010-10-30June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copiesSeptember 26 20132013-09-26 +1 copiesA deity murti is decorated for worship, seated under a large gilded cobra hood with five golden snake-head finials set with green stones. The face is covered by a red-orange cloth wrapped around the head, with green leaves and white flowers tucked in. Garlands of yellow marigolds and magenta and purple flowers hang over the shoulders. A jewelled band crosses the forehead, and a gold-patterned maroon cloth drapes the body above a gilded base. No people are visible in the frame; an orange garment appears at the right edge.2010-10-30June 20 20132013-06-20 +2 copiesSeptember 19 20112011-09-19A 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.2011-11-01Close 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.2013-04-24November 27 20112011-11-27July 05 20132013-07-05 +1 copies