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Close-up photograph of a copper-coloured metal deity murti seated on an ornate gilded lotus-shaped throne. The statue's arm and forearm are heavily engraved with floral scrolls and beaded borders, and its hand rests on the gilded base. An orange-red cloth draped over the figure appears at the right edge. The statue sits on a brass altar with small offerings and a few fragments on the ledge in the foreground, and a blurred red-and-white wall stands behind it.

Close photograph of a large seated bronze deity murti with a gilded face, red lips and a tall ornate crown with a snake-wrapped headdress. Its raised left hand holds a cobra-headed staff, and its right hand is raised in blessing. Heavily engraved copper-toned bronze armour and jewellery cover the body. At the right edge, a man in a white shirt steadies the statue's arm, and a partial figure is visible behind it. Red-and-white painted steps and an orange wall form the background. The statue sits on a carved pedestal.

A large golden-copper deity murti seated with a tall crown and a snake-hood behind it is being worked on by men. The murti has a copper-toned body with engraved ornamental armour and a raised hand gesture, and a yellow-gold face with red lips. A man in a pale pink striped shirt and blue waist cloth reaches up to adjust a copper element near the crown. A second person in a light blue shirt with a red thread on the wrist works at the lower part of the figure. Reddish-orange walls form the backdrop. The scene shows figures being fitted or polished during preparation of the murti.

Two bronze or copper-toned metal statues of a seated deity pair on a lotus-shaped pedestal. The larger figure is a deity murti with a tall crown, raised hand and an antelope-like object in one hand; a smaller companion figure seated beside it wears an orange-saffron shawl draped over the shoulder and a thin necklace. Red painted wall and striped steps behind, with a partial flame-shaped metal finial at right. No live people visible.

Close-up photograph of a large gilded metal deity figure section lying on a white cloth, showing an ornately embossed torso or chest piece with floral and foliate relief, round bosses and a decorated waist band. Red cords are tied to the edges of the piece, and other gilded fragments with engraved patterns are partly visible at the left and bottom. No people are visible; the image documents deity murti components prepared for transport.

December 28 2011

December 28 2011

Photograph of several large embossed copper sheets lying on a concrete floor, apparently pieces of a temple or deity ornament or ceremonial armour set. The copper has a reddish-brown patina with repoussé patterns of scrollwork, beaded borders, a central medallion and a ribbon-like bow motif. A blue marker and scraps of white paper lie nearby. No people are visible.

November 08 2011

Photograph of a bronze-toned metal murti of a seated Shiva with Parvati, the deities on a lotus pedestal. Shiva holds a serpent-coiled staff and a small instrument; the consort wears an orange shawl draped over her shoulder and a trident-like emblem is raised beside her. A dark stone figure in white dhoti and yellow-and-red garland stands in the background before a red-orange wall. No physical people are present in the foreground; the figures shown are statues.

June 27 2013

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A photograph of a workshop floor showing a large copper-coloured deity murti lying on a striped rug, with a seated figure's upper body, raised arm holding an object, and ornate carved base and throne-like pedestal. Brass and copper ritual implements, including a brass lamp stand and copper rods with curled finials, lie nearby. No people are visible; the sculpture is a statue, not a person.