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A photograph of a dark-faced deity murti adorned in gold and jewels, shown in a close frontal view against a black background. The figure wears a tall golden crown, a gold nose ring, and a large ornate diamond-studded necklace with a pendant. Multiple gold arms hold symbolic objects, including a raised golden staff or sceptre on the right. The murti is draped in red and white flower garlands, with red and magenta flowers framing the sides, and a green cloth visible at the chest. A gold canopy arches over the head, and a jewelled silver-and-gold garment with embellished panels covers the lower body. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a dark-stone deity murti, a standing or seated Vishnu-form figure with a tall gold crown bearing a crescent moon and a tilak on the forehead. The murti wears heavy diamond-studded necklaces, a silver-and-jewel waist belt, and a red silk dhoti. Red and purple marigold garlands drape its shoulders and arms, and the hands hold a gold conch and a gold mace. A gold lion face sits at the base. The background is black draped cloth with a gilt frame at the edge. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17Close-up of a gilded deity murti with a black stone face, wearing a tall golden crown with a crescent emblem and a forehead tilak, a red-and-gold nose ring and diamond-studded necklaces over a red garment. Golden raised arms hold ceremonial objects, surrounded by red and white flower garlands with a golden canopy behind. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17A photograph of a golden deity murti decorated for worship in front of a gilded arched frame against a dark backdrop. The murti wears a tall gold crown, layered diamond-like jewelled necklaces, and a red silk garment with green border. Its raised hands hold a gold conch and a gold staff or mace, and it is adorned with red, white and purple flower garlands draped down both sides. A silver and gold ornamental arch frames the base, with a small silver lamp or stand in the foreground. No people are visible.2009-10-17A dark stone deity murti adorned for worship, standing on a red cloth before a gilded arched backdrop. It wears a tall gold crown, a large diamond-studded necklace and layered jewelled garments, with red and white flower garlands draped across its shoulders and arms. The raised golden hands hold ceremonial emblems. In the foreground a golden lion-faced base is visible. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17November 09 20092009-11-09A photograph of a gold-coloured deity murti decorated for worship, standing in a gilded arched shrine against a dark background. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a red garment, layered diamond-like silver necklaces and a jewelled waist ornament, and holds gold attributes in its raised hands. Red, white and purple flower garlands drape from its shoulders to its base, and an ornate gold-and-silver pedestal is visible below. No people are visible in the frame.2009-10-17November 09 20092009-11-09A close photograph of a dark-faced deity murti adorned with gold ornaments. The murti wears a tall gold crown and a gold forehead tilak, a jeweled nose ring, and a layered gold and diamond-studded necklace. Its gold-plated hands hold ceremonial gold implements, and it is framed by red and magenta flower garlands with white blossoms against a gold canopy. No physical people are visible; the statue is the sole subject.2009-10-17A photograph of a dark-faced deity murti shown in close view within a gilded arch. The murti wears a tall golden crown, a diamond-studded necklace and an ornate jewelled chest piece over red fabric, with a jewelled waist and sash. Its four arms hold golden implements, including a raised golden staff-like object. Garlands of red, white and magenta flowers drape across the figure and frame it. The background is black and the lighting is warm and focused on the murti. No people are visible.2009-10-17Close-up photograph of a black stone deity murti of a goddess with a large gold crown and gold ornamental side pieces framing the face. The face has white and tan forehead markings, a diamond-studded tilak with a red stone, a red-and-white jewelled nose ring and a small drop nose ring. Elaborate diamond and ruby necklaces, layered jewellery and a red-draped garment cover the chest, with red flowers at the lower left. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17May 27 20202020-05-27 +2 copiesA golden deity murti stands in a silver-framed niche, adorned with heavy gold jewellery set with stones, a gold crown, and long garlands of red, white and magenta flowers. It holds a golden staff and a golden lotus-like object, and the figure is draped in red cloth. Ornate gold and silver metalwork surrounds the shrine, and a red curtain sits at the left edge. No physical people are visible.2009-10-17