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A photograph of a decorated deity murti seated within an ornate gilded arch in a dark shrine. The deity has a golden crown, a dark face with a nose ornament, and holds golden implements in raised hands. It wears layered white and crystal-studded necklaces, a red silk garment with a green underlay, and is adorned with red, white and purple flower garlands. A golden arch frames the murti, and a smaller decorated image with flower garlands and a green cloth sits in front. An orange cloth and a white towel lie at the lower left. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a black-faced deity murti seated in a gilded arched shrine niche against a dark curtain backdrop. The murti wears a tall gold crown, a layered white and silver necklace, a broad jewelled sash, and a red and green silk garment, with long garlands of red, white and purple flowers draped from its shoulders. Its hands hold golden weapon-like attributes. In front stand a gold-and-copper ritual vessel, a gold kalasha-style pot and a flower-strewn orange cloth on the floor, with a golden arched canopy framing the murti. To the left, a partial orange-robed figure stands beside another gilded shrine. No people are visible in the frame.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA deity murti of a goddess is seated on a golden throne within a gilded arched shrine against a black backdrop. The murti has a dark face, a tall golden crown, and is adorned with a sparkling white and silver jewelled necklace and a diamond-like chest ornament. It wears a red sari with a green lower garment and holds golden implements in its raised hands. Red, white and purple flower garlands drape its body and shoulders. In front, a smaller red-and-white garlanded figure sits on a green silk cloth, with an orange cloth and white towel placed nearby. No people are visible in the scene.2009-10-17A photograph of a seated deity murti shown in a gilded arched frame against a black backdrop. The black-faced murti wears a golden crown with a crescent, a red silk garment with green border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and is garlanded with red, white and purple flower strands. It holds a golden staff and a golden item in its raised hands. In front is a small golden arch and a copper kalasha-style vessel with a feather fan beside it. Gilded panels frame the scene on both sides. No people are visible.2009-10-17 +1 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.2009-10-17Photograph of a dark-faced deity murti seated in a gilded arched frame against black drapery, with a red curtain at left. The murti wears a tall golden crown with a crescent, a red silk garment with green border, layered silver and jewelled necklaces, and holds a golden staff-like weapon and a raised golden implement. Red, white and purple flower garlands drape its shoulders and sides. In the foreground stands a small golden arch and a copper kalasha-shaped vessel.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA 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 black stone deity murti stands within an ornate gold-toned arched frame against a dark background. The figure wears a tall gold crown, large silver and jewelled necklaces, earrings, and is draped in a deep red cloth with green border. Multiple garlands of white jasmine, red, yellow and white flowers adorn the murti, and a green sugarcane stalk stands to the right. A brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the left edge and a red curtain hangs behind. Flowers are arranged on the base at lower left. No people are visible.A black stone deity murti stands in a gilded arched shrine against a dark backdrop, adorned with a tall golden crown, silver-and-jewelled necklaces, and layered garlands of white flowers, red, yellow and green beads. The figure wears a red and green silk garment with gold border. A tall green sugarcane stalk leans beside the shrine. In the foreground a red and blue cloth drapes a platform with flowers, and to the left stands a brass oil lamp (deepam) and a brass lamp stand. No people are visible.November 09 20092009-11-09A 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.2009-10-17November 09 20072007-11-09April 20 20112011-04-20