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Close-up photograph of a gilded deity murti's hand and forearm adorned with red rose garlands, yellow marigold garlands and a strand of rudraksha beads. The hand shows raised fingers in a gold-plated mudra-like pose on an ornate gold arm band with repoussé floral scrolling. Magenta flower strands hang in the background. No people are visible.

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Close-up photograph of a gold-plated deity murti, showing a large polished gold foot or hand with raised floral and scroll relief on the ornamental covering. Red roses, yellow marigolds, purple flowers, green leaves and sprigs of greenery are draped around it in a garland, with brown rudraksha beads strung among them. No people are visible, and no person is present in the frame.2010-08-19Close-up photograph of gold-plated deity murti hands and arms adorned with garlands. A raised hand holds a rudraksha-style bead mala, and a lower hand rests in an open gesture. Yellow marigold, purple, and bright red rose garlands drape across the figure, with a rudraksha mala and a sandalwood-coloured bead strand hanging over the frame. The background shows deep magenta petals. No people are visible, only the sculpted figure and its flower offerings.2010-08-19Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial pillar or staff wrapped in red rose garlands and yellow marigold garlands, with purple flowers at the base. Gold bead strands and bands set with white stones decorate the metal, with an ornate gold base at the bottom. No people are visible; the blurred background suggests a temple or hall setting.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a richly ornamented golden ceremonial object. Its gold surface carries intricate relief patterns, ring bands and a crowned top with green jewelled elements. Behind it, more gold metalwork and a teal fabric draping are visible. No people are shown.2010-09-22Close-up of a gilded deity murti's upper arm and a tall golden staff or mace-like ritual object, decorated with a band of diamond-like studs and a small red gem. Red rose garlands and yellow and purple marigold garlands hang down the staff, with green leaves tucked behind it. Above, a gold headdress with tiered finials and five hanging green stones. Behind, a crimson and gold textile and an orange cloth edge are visible. No people are visible.2010-08-15Close-up photograph of a gilded metal hand of a deity murti raised in abhaya mudra, palm facing outward, with a carved star-like motif on the palm. Red rose petals or garland flowers fill the left edge, and ornate gold drapery with dark beaded strands surrounds the hand. No people are visible; the photograph shows only the statue's hand and adornments.2010-09-22Close-up photograph of a gold-plated ceremonial ratha or chariot fitting or processional wheel-hub decoration, with ornate engraved golden bands, floral garlands of yellow marigolds, purple flowers and red roses draped across it, and a gilded deity-like figure with a jewelled crown at right. A green draped cloth forms the backdrop and a golden staff is visible at top. No people are visible.2010-09-22Close photograph of a golden deity murti seated on a crimson satin cloth, showing a gilded leg with ornate armour-like patterned covering, a small bell hanging from the ankle area, and silver bangles. Beside it stands a large polished golden shivalinga-shaped form with horizontal bands and a central gem, draped with garlands of white flowers studded with blue beads, yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. Above, a gilded crown-like ornament with green gem drops and a golden mace-like staff are visible. No people are visible.2010-01-02 +1 copiesNovember 15 20112011-11-15April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesClose-up of a gilded deity murti with an ornate golden hand gripping a slender wooden staff topped with a knotted saffron-orange cloth banner. The gold figure wears a red-orange drape with embossed gold scrollwork and a beaded gold armlet. Behind it is a dense backdrop of red roses, yellow marigolds and white flower garlands. No physical people are visible.2009-07-07A gilded deity murti with a tall golden shivalinga-style form at centre, draped in red and yellow marigold garlands and red rose garlands. Behind it stands an ornate gold-covered figure with jewelled crown-like headdress and gold armour, and a red cloth backdrop. In the lower right, a white statue with an orange-and-yellow headwrap and orange robe appears, which is a statue rather than a living person. Gold repoussé pedestal with floral engraving.2010-10-06