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A golden deity murti of a goddess stands in a decorated shrine alcove. She wears an ornate jeweled crown with pearls and red and green stones, a yellow and maroon silk sari with gold zari border, layered gold necklaces and a white pearl waist belt. Long black hair falls down her back, decorated with white jasmine flowers and green leaves. She holds a golden trident in one hand. Behind her are a steel vessel, an orange silk cloth, strands of white flower garlands and scattered petals on a yellow platform, with a painted blue backdrop showing a white bird.

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Close-up photo of a small golden deity murti dressed in a red and gold embroidered skirt with black and gold patterned fabric, an orange blouse and red sash, layered gold chains, and a jewelled pearl and gem crown. It holds a golden trident in one hand and a long golden staff in the other, with long black hair and a red bindi. The background is a blurred red and yellow backdrop with strands of pearl garlands. No physical people are visible.2021-07-04A metal deity murti stands on a dark stone base before a red and gold brocade cloth. The figure has a silver-toned face with a red tilak on the forehead, long black braided hair, and a jewelled crown set with red and white stones. It wears a golden-orange silk garment with a blue and gold border, gold necklaces, and a jewelled green and red waist ornament. Its raised left hand holds a jewelled ceremonial object with a red stone and green drop. The setting appears to be a temple altar decorated for worship; no people are visible.2022-01-24Photo 82901422021-02-28 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 8/5/20222022-08-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a Navaratri display in a temple shrine showing a golden-bodied deity murti dressed in a green sari with maroon and gold borders, wearing an ornate jewelled crown, pearl and bead necklaces, and a jasmine garland over the shoulder, holding a slender orange stick. Behind it stands a second deity figure in an orange garment with white and yellow flower garlands and raised hand. In the foreground a red cloth draped over a pedestal is decorated with white jasmine garlands and gold embroidery, and the platform is strewn with yellow and pink flower petals. No living people are visible.2009-10-10KAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 1/19/20222022-01-19 +1 copiesPhoto 82915622022-09-15 +1 copiesA bronze deity murti of a standing goddess stands on a square metal base before dark stone steps and a red backdrop. She wears a jeweled crown with red, green and blue stones, a long black braid hanging to the base, an orange and yellow sari with a blue and gold brocade border, and an ornate jeweled necklace with a large pendant. She holds a small kalasha-like vessel in one raised hand. Above her, a seated figure in green and gold brocade is partly visible. No physical people are present.2022-03-17A metal deity murti stands in a decorated display, dressed in an orange and green silk garment with gold brocade borders. It wears a tall jewelled crown and layered necklaces set with white stones, red and green gems and pearls, plus a jewelled waist belt. Its raised right hand holds a small object, and a marigold and white jasmine garland hangs in the background behind a deep red draped cloth.2009-06-17 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 6/6/20222022-06-06 +1 copiesKAILASA HOUSTON, USA on 8/21/20222022-08-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a goddess murti in a temple shrine, shown in profile. The figure wears an ornate jewelled crown set with pearls, red and green stones, a green sari with gold and maroon borders, a maroon shawl and layered gold necklaces and bangles. She holds a bow in one hand and a bundle of pink and white flowers in the other. Behind her stands a second murti in an orange turban and orange garment, one hand raised. Strands of white jasmine and marigold garlands drape the figures, and a red cloth with gold embroidery and loose flower petals lie in the foreground. A steel vessel stands at left against a blue painted wall. Statues only; no physical people are visible.2009-10-10