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A golden deity murti with a polished metallic face, wearing an orange turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent moon. It is adorned with layered gold and diamond-like necklaces, paisley earrings, and a jewelled waist belt over a pink silk garment and dark blue velvet bodice. It holds a gold trident (trishula) in one hand, decorated with a jewelled hand-shaped ornament and a strand of yellow and magenta flower garlands, and a gold damaru-like object in the other. A red draped backdrop and a blue-clad figure are visible at the right edge; a metal lamp stand sits in the foreground.

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A close photograph of a copper-faced deity murti with a red-and-orange turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown with a crescent. The figure wears a blue garment under layered gold and jewelled necklaces, rudraksha malas, and large jewelled earrings. Its raised right hand is covered in bejewelled ornaments and it holds a golden trident, while the left hand holds a lotus stem. Yellow and purple flower garlands hang from the arm and a vessel rests at the lower edge. The background is a deep red drape. No physical people are visible.2010-08-30A close-up photograph of a gilded metal murti of a deity with a bright orange turban and jewelled crown, large dark eyes, red lips and a red tilak on the forehead. The figure holds a golden trident in one raised hand, wears pearl and jewelled necklaces, dangling gem earrings and a rudraksha-style mala. Behind it, a red velvet backdrop and a garland of red and pink roses with greenery. No physical people are visible; the statue is a deity murti, so a person is none.2010-08-28July 20 20102010-07-20A close photograph of a copper-toned deity murti decorated for worship, set against a deep red curtain. The murti wears an orange turban with jeweled ornaments and a crescent-moon piece, a red tilak and a bright red lip. Its body is adorned with layered jeweled necklaces, rudraksha malas, a blue inner garment and an orange shawl, and it holds a trident on the left and a ritual implement in the right hand. Yellow and green flower garlands surround the figure. No living people are visible.2010-08-30Golden metallic murti pair of a male and female deity seated against a red draped backdrop within a gilded arch. The male figure wears an orange turban with a crown and crescent ornament, pink garment, dark bejewelled chest piece and jewelled necklaces, holding a trident and a damaru-like hand implement. The female figure wears a blue and purple silk sari with gold zari border, heavy jewelled necklaces and a black jewelled headdress. Both are draped in yellow and magenta flower garlands. In front stands a small golden Nandi-like or naga-hooded pedestal with an orange-wrapped element and garlands, and a decorative golden base. Statues only; no physical people visible.2010-02-09A gilded metal murti of a deity with an orange-red turban, a jeweled crown topped with a crescent moon, and a face with painted eyes and red lips. The figure wears heavy jeweled necklaces, a green and red pendant, large earrings and a jeweled gauntlet-like hand covering. One hand holds a gold trident and the other holds a small ornate staff, set against a red velvet curtain. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers hang at the left, and a tray with small brass figures and green-tipped items sits in the foreground. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue.2010-09-15A richly adorned deity murti, gold-faced, decorated for an alankar with a crown of jewelled gems and a crescent ornament, an orange-red turban, and heavy layered diamond-like jewelled necklaces and paisley earrings. The raised right hand is embellished with jewelled designs and the left holds a gold trident. A red velvet drape forms the backdrop, with green leaves and gold objects, including five gold-capped sculpted finials with green stones, in the foreground.2010-07-13October 03 20102010-10-03A golden deity murti, a shrine figure with a polished metallic face, red lips and a red turban topped by an ornate jewelled crown. It is adorned with sparkling jewelled earrings, a rudraksha mala, layered gold and gem necklaces and a red gemstone pendant. It wears a blue and gold brocade garment and holds a gold trident in one hand and a golden staff with a green parrot in the other. Garlands of yellow and red flowers hang at its side against a red velvet drape.2010-11-09July 20 20102010-07-20August 26 20072007-08-26July 20 20102010-07-20