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A photograph of a standing bronze deity murti in a richly carved gilt-bronze arched prabhavali backdrop with lion-like supports at the base. The murti wears a yellow sheer draped garment with gold border, layered jewelled necklaces with red and green stones, rudraksha beads, a tall crown-like headdress and a red bindi. One hand holds a raised object and the other hangs at the side.

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A silver-toned metal murti of a female deity stands in a gilded ornamental arch, wearing a tall crown and a pale yellow sari with a gold zari border. She is adorned with layered necklaces set with red, green and white stones, a large central pendant and rudraksha beads. Her raised right hand holds a small object, and the left hand hangs at her side. Behind her are ornately carved silver panels and a blue cloth. No people are present; the figure is a statue.2011-08-02A photograph of a gilded metal deity murti standing in an ornate golden arched shrine frame carved with foliage and mythical animal motifs. The murti wears a tall crown, a red kumkum bindu on the forehead, and a flowing yellow sari with a gold zari border. Layered jewelled necklaces with red, green and white stones hang on its chest, with rudraksha beads and a large round pendant. The right hand is raised in a blessing gesture holding a small object, and a purple cloth is visible at the lower right.2011-08-02April 28 20162016-04-28February 10 20122012-02-10A standing metal deity murti is the central subject, framed by an ornate copper-coloured arch with floral and scrollwork carvings and rearing animal figures at its base. The murti wears a tall crown, a red tilak on the forehead, a purple draped cloth, layered ornate necklaces set with coloured stones and a rudraksha-style bead strand, and holds a ritual object in one raised hand. Gilded carved panels and a warm, blurred background surround it. No people are visible; the figure is a statue.2013-03-01May 06 20122012-05-06A gilt copper-alloy deity murti stands within an ornate repoussé copper frame decorated with floral scrolls and a bird motif. The figure wears a tall jatamakuta-style crown, a red tilak on the forehead, and a green-gold draped garment with a zari border. Layered necklaces of multicoloured beads, a round pendant, rudraksha beads and a white flower adorn the chest, and the raised right hand holds a small object. Marigold garlands glow yellow in the blurred background.2013-03-16March 07 20132013-03-07A gilded metal murti of a goddess stands within an ornate copper-gold arched frame carved with floral scrolls and mythical birds. She wears a white silk sari bordered with gold and multicoloured jewelled trim, a jewelled necklace with a large green gem and a crown-like headdress, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. A deep red fabric backdrop sets off the figure. Statue only, no physical people visible.2010-08-06March 14 20132013-03-14A gilded metal deity murti stands within an ornate carved golden arch framed by rearing figures and foliage. It wears a purple sheer sari with a silver-edged border, a multi-strand necklace of rudraksha beads and pearls with a jeweled heart pendant, and a crown; it holds a small lamp-like object in one hand. No physical people are visible; the figure is a statue, and the image is a photograph of it.2013-01-25A gilded metal statue of a goddess murti stands within an ornate copper-coloured arched niche against an orange and gold backdrop. The figure wears a red sari with a gold border, layered rudraksha and pearl malas, a jewelled pendant with a red gemstone drop, a golden crown and a red tilak on the forehead, and holds a small object in one raised hand. No physical people are visible.2013-05-14 +1 copies