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A seated deity murti with a red-painted face, large round eyes, a red tilak and a gold nose ring, adorned with a gold crown and layered gold necklaces and earrings. It wears a gold and green striped sari with a gold-bordered orange shawl draped over the shoulders. Behind it stand colourful tasselled ceremonial decorations in red, orange, yellow, white and blue, gold ritual stands and brass trident-style lamp stands in a temple hall, with a white and gold-bordered cloth on a low platform to the right. No people are visible in the scene.

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A large deity murti, painted red-faced with large eyes, a golden crown with a white ornament, and a tall dark braid, is seated in the foreground. It wears a gold-striped silk sari with a gold-bordered green and brown fabric, layered gold and jewelled necklaces, and a bright red and pink garland. Behind it stand tall multicoloured garlands, brass trident-topped stands, a round metal disc with a fringed edge, and a red-carpeted hall with lights and offerings on tables.2016-05-17A large deity murti dressed in a gold and green silk sari with a striped border and a jewelled gold border shawl, wearing a red and gold crown, a heavy gold and ruby necklace, and drop earrings. The face is painted red with a bindi, and a silver kalasha-like finial hangs above the head. Behind it stand decorated pillars with multicoloured garlands, ritual brass lamps and a silver peetha, set on a red carpeted temple hall with stage lights at the base. A small figure in orange sits in the background, and a white and gold cloth lies across a low platform to the right.2016-05-17May 17 20162016-05-17 +1 copiesMay 17 20162016-05-17Close view of a deity murti richly dressed in a gold embroidered sari with jeweled gold crown and ornaments, adorned with garlands of white flowers, red roses and green leaves. A gold kalasha-like vessel appears blurred in the foreground, and a deep maroon curtain with gold embroidery forms the backdrop. The murti's face is painted with dark eyes and red lips.2016-10-07 +1 copiesMay 17 20162016-05-17September 30 20112011-09-30August 12 20162016-08-12A gilded metal deity murti of a goddess, shown from the chest up, adorned with an ornate jewelled crown and earrings set with red, green and white stones. Heavy gold and gem-studded necklaces cover the chest, and a red flower garland drapes over the shoulders. A golden hand holding a sceptre-like attribute is visible at the left edge. Behind the figure are flower decorations in yellow marigold, red and purple blooms. No people are visible; the image shows only the deity murti and floral setting.2010-10-16October 07 20162016-10-07Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti with a polished metallic face, black-outlined eyes, a red lip and a jewelled nose ring. The crown is studded with red, green and white stones, and large jewelled earrings hang at the sides. Behind it sits a golden ornamental stand, and a garland of yellow and purple flowers rests at the right. No people are visible.2010-10-13 +1 copiesA gilded metal deity murti. It wears an orange silk garment with green and red striped borders, layered gold and red-stone jewellery, a pearl necklace, a jewelled crown with a central ornament and tassels, and dangling earrings. A long braid is decorated with red, yellow, pink and white flower garlands and round gold ornaments. The murti holds a flame-tipped staff or sceptre in one raised hand, with bangles on the wrist. No living people are visible.2009-06-15