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A photograph of a seated wax or resin figure of a deity with a tall tiered crown, drop earrings, bare torso, a waist cloth and anklets, holding a trident-like staff in its left arm, with its right hand raised and legs seated on a green metal bench. A second figure with raised hand is partly visible at the left edge, and a silver metal shrivam-style yantra or pedestal stands at the right. Blue curtains and a window with red grilles frame the room. No living people are visible.

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A photograph of a brown wax or resin figure of a seated deity murti on a green metal bench, set against a blue draped curtain. The figure has a tall tiered crown, a serene face, bare upper body with ornamental bands on arms and wrists, and a long staff held in one hand, with the other hand resting open on the knee. A silver shrine-like pyramidal object stands at the right edge of the bench. No physical people are visible.2010-02-18A photograph of a glossy brown wax model of a seated deity figure, shown in close view against a blue curtain and grey wall. The figure wears a tall tiered crown with a rounded finial, a beaded headband, multi-strand necklaces, armlets and a jewelled waist belt. Its right hand holds a slender staff or trident-like implement, and the left arm extends outward. The sculpted surface shows patchy reddish-brown and amber tones. No physical people are visible; the figure is a wax sculpture.2010-02-18A photograph of a seated wax model of a deity with multiple arms, shown in a yogic cross-legged posture on a flat base. The figure has a dark-brown head with a tall ornate crown and a crescent ornament, dark necklaces and armbands on a tan-brown body, and several raised hands holding a trident-like staff and other objects. To the left stands a small metallic figure on a pedestal. A blue cloth hangs at the upper right beside a red-framed window, and a strand of yellow and red flowers hangs from above. The model sits on a green metal bench against a grey wall.2010-02-18A photograph of a glossy brown wax model of a seated deity figure with a tall tiered crown, a round emblem on the crown, multiple necklaces, armlets and a bangle. The figure holds a curved staff or stick in one hand and rests the other on a raised knee. Behind it sits a smaller wax figure of a seated person with hands raised together, and at left an arm holding an object is partly visible. The figures stand on a light green table against a pale wall and a blue draped cloth. No living people are visible.2010-02-18A photograph of a brown wax model of a seated goddess figure resting on a turquoise wooden bench in a plain room with a pale blue wall and blue drapery above. The figure has a tall conical crown with ringed tiers, a bare torso with a beaded necklace, bangles and anklets, one hand holding a curved staff and the other resting on the knee. Beside it stands a small white stepped shrine-form model, and another wax figure with multiple arms is partly visible at the left edge.2010-02-18Close photograph of a glossy brown wax model of a seated deity figure, shown in close view with a tall tiered crown and a fluted ornament on the head. The figure has a bare chest, a multi-strand necklace, a large ear ornament and an armband. Its raised hand holds a curved implement, possibly a staff or drum, and a second wax figure with extended arms is partly visible at left. Blue draped cloth hangs on the wall behind, with a small framed item above.2010-02-18A seated wax model of a deity, displayed indoors in front of blue draped cloth with yellow and red garland trim. The figure has a tall matted topknot with a crescent moon ornament, a large ring earring, layered beaded necklaces and an armlet on its upper arm. Its raised hand holds a small object, and another hand rests on the knee. The glossy brown-and-tan wax surface shows visible seams and rod supports. A tripod-mounted camera sits at the left edge, and a striped mat covers the floor. No living people are visible.2010-02-18August 24 20142014-08-24A seated multi-armed deity murti sits cross-legged on a round pedestal atop a turquoise-green wooden bench in a plain room with pale blue walls and blue curtains. The figure has a dark, ornate crown and a glossy brown-and-black finish with a wax-like sheen, holding ritual objects in several raised hands. A small polished bronze standing figure on a square pedestal stands to the left, and a smaller figure with hands joined in prayer sits to the right. A light switch panel is visible on the wall above, and a partial white-clad leg appears at the far left edge.2010-02-18Photograph of two large seated wax or resin-coated figures on a green metal bench in a plain blue-walled room with a barred window and blue curtains. The left figure has four arms, dark-faced with matte-brown skin, holding a trident-like staff and other ritual objects, and is seated cross-legged; the right figure is a seated female form with an elaborate tiered headdress. A small seated figure with folded hands sits between them. A silver statue stands at the far left edge. The figures appear to be a wax model display of deities, with no living people visible.2010-02-182007 - Making of Wax models of deitiesAugust 23 20152015-08-23